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Nov 5, 2011 | 07:41 AM

cobra281

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Hello from Houston, TX

New member checking in.

I live in the suburbs south of Houston and I am looking for an Ultra Classic to go on rides with my wife.

I have previously owned a 2006 Softail Deuce, but due to changing jobs and the economy, I had to sell it just under a year after I bought it.

I then went on to the sport bike scene and bought a 2007 Yamaha R1. I liked the sport bike scene so much that I actually bought another 2006 R1 for a track bike.

I tracked for a few years and then I got married and our daughter was born.

Now I am looking for a more "laid back" biking experience this time.

I am a Deputy with Harris County and I have the opportunity to buy a new 2012 Ultra Classic Peace Officer Edition for $19,750.00 or $21,150.00 out the door.

Being that my wife and I are avid followers of the Dave Ramsey plan, I feel that going this route would dip into our emergency fund too far.

Additionally, there is a 2003 100th Anniversary Paint Ultra Classic with 15,500 miles for $12,500.00. I have always loved the anniversary paint. My brother has a 2003 Dyna Wide Glide that I fell in love with when I saw the paint.

Then again, the 2013s will be here in August of 2012 and this will be the 110th anniversary. Rumor has it that they will put the 110s in the 110th so it may be worth waiting until then.

So basically I am looking 3 options:

1) Wait until I have the cash saved and buy the 2012 Peace Officer Edition Ultra Classic.
2) Wait until I have the cash saved and buy the 2013 110th Anniversary Peace Officer Edition (if they make one) or a 110th Anniversary Ultra Classic.
3) Try to pick up the 100th Anniversary Ultra Classic for $11,000 or so.

Is it worth the extra $8 or $9 grand for the new features on the 2012s and 2013s compared to the 2003s?

Thanks in advance for your replies and thanks for reading my long post.

Nov 5, 2011 | 08:05 AM

Wassup8687

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Welcome aboard from New York.

The 2003 may be a good option since you like the colors.

Nov 5, 2011 | 09:00 AM

Uncle Larry

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Welcome from the Great Lakes State.

Nov 5, 2011 | 09:32 AM

TUCCI

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Welcome deputy, always handy to have someone from the Law Enforcement community be a member, your expertise will come in handy from time to time. Make yourself at home and welcome from Arizona.

Nov 5, 2011 | 10:49 AM

NDBadlands4-2

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Welcome to the forum from ND. There will probably be a good waiting list for the 2013's. If you can find a good used one with a 96 ci motor you will be very happy.