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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Hello from Minnesota,

I will be buying my first HD this summer. I have decided to buy an Ultra Limited and I have talked a dealer down to $23,000 for a new Vivid Black machine. I have also found a used 2012 Limited with 9000 miles for just under $20,000 (highway pegs are the only modification, otherwise this bike is stock). The gentleman I spoke with seems to be a straight shooter, has all the HD service records, had a problem with the voltage regulator on his bike (replaced under warranty), and reports the bike was a joy to ride to California and back.

I feel like this is really a toss-up between the two bikes. It amounts to $50 more per month for the new bike (which I don't think is a huge deal), but I could drop a couple grand into the used bike to put in a stage 1 and a quick release tour pak (or whatever I may decide on).

Does anyone have an opinion on these two bikes?

Thanks
 
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Welcome from Florida. How many months left on the warranty of the used bike? To be honest for $50 more a month, I'd go for new, but I don't know your finances.
 
Old May 21, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Howdy from Tennessee.
Yes if that is the only Diff go with the new bike.
 
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Welcome from PA I would buy the new one if that is all the difference between the two
 
Old May 21, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Old May 22, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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