Two Wheel Forums banner

New or used? Please help me decide.

1470 Views 20 Replies 10 Participants Last post by  twisty
Okay folks, here's the deal. A few months ago, I had planned on buying either a 2005 GSXR 600 or an R6. I really liked the red/black bikes in each model and both have very similar performance. However, just a couple months ago, I found out I'm going to be a dad in late May/early June (which is why I most likely won't be able to make the gap trip). Now, since I'm not married to, nor am I planning to marry the woman (we aren't even dating), I'm going to be paying child support. Yes, I will be the best dad I can be, and I love children, but this woman is not someone I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Anyway, before I found out this news, I knew I could easily afford a new bike, however, child support will put a bit of a belt on my budget (don't know exact amount yet). I had then decided to just look for a good used bike (no older than 2001, 99% sure it would be a GSXR) and paint it the colors I wanted since the red/black was not an option before '05.

BUT, I JUST got an unexpected 5K per year raise (today), so I'm thinking that will at least come close to covering child support. So, the question now is do I still buy used, or do I go ahead and buy new as previously planned?

What are the pros and cons of each? Any opinions (on the bike, not the child situation since I already know what I'm doing there) would be greatly appreciated.
1 - 1 of 21 Posts
Well you could go either way with this. I would wait to see what the support is going to have to be and then make your choice. You may get lucky with a low support amount or she could try to take you for a ***** load.

I would go with the gsxr since I am a gsxr man and I know MP will say R6. But can you blame either one of us. Look at each of us ride. The best thing is to go with what you are going to like and feel good on. You will be able to get either one at a good price if you go used.

And last thing....wear a rain coat. :lol:
1 - 1 of 21 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top