I know this has been beat to death and I did a search and read all the threads.

My situation is this, I can get a 2001 banshee for right at around $4000. It is only 3 months old and is in great shape. It is off ebay and I have not seen it in person only pics. I emailed the guy and he said it is in like new shape, except for the normal small riding scratches on fenders. It is blue and white.

Or I can get a black and white 2002 raptor, for $6400. only tax added to that. It would be a total of like 6720 out the door. This is the color I prefer.

I am trying to decide between these two bikes and need to decide in like the next couple of hours.

I like the banshee, I had one before and it was a blast, never ridden a raptor, I know I can handle the bike. I have ridden on and off for many years. I like the four stroke idea, I like the reverse idea.

My dilema is the price, I think it is a good deal on the banshee, but I like the raptor's looks and I have sat on one and liked the feel.

Any suggestions, what would you do if you were me.

Thanks
Paul

 

I personally would get the Raptor. Sometimes buying stuff off E-bay can get kinda hairy. Plus the fact you get at least a 6 month warranty when you buy from a dealer.