I know I've posted before asking about a '97 360exc vs a '00 380 mxc. The 380 sold last week, and I have been reading about the 200exc and how great it is. Realistically I will be mostly putting with the kids 95% of the time. The other 5% will be playriding on fireroads and trails. I probably will never enter an enduro, at least not untill my oldest son is ready to (he is 8 and just started riding this year). I just don't know if it is worth spending $4500 on a '04 200 exc and financing half of that for the riding I will be doing. I can pay cash for the '97 360 exc, which is in great shape, for $2000. Would it be worth spending the extra $2500 for a playbike that I will be riding with the kids. Don't get me wrong, if I had the money and planned on doing some more aggressive riding, I'd buy a new bike. If I get the '97 what mods besides a fmf gnarly pipe/silencer would be worth investing into this bike. I plan on keeping whatever I buy for at least 2 years. By the way, I have not ridden in over 5 years and my last bike was '86 CR 500, so anything in the '90's up will be a huge improvement.
Any input is greatly appreciated. This is an awesome site, and you guys have sold me on KTM's for life.