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Originally Posted by alazar14

Finding a good looking 08 model for $2600 or so with less than 15,000 miles is going to be the problem lol.

That could be a challenge. Around here there is one '08 for sale with 840 miles on it. It has been dropped and has some damage, and is priced at $2900.00. If they're asking that kind of money in October in NH, it will go for more in the Spring when people are actually buying 250s. Personally, I'd go for an older one that's been garaged and treated well and has a centerstand. We bought our '01 in 2006, and had no trouble with it save gunked up carbs from sitting too long. But that was our fault - we let it sit over the Winter with no Stabil in the tank. And a couple of tankfuls of Chevron Techron made it right as rain.

If you go for an older one, you can get a very acceptable starter Ninja for well under $2000.00 around here. Prices are probably a bit higher where you are.