It's great to see people actually "wanting" Husqvarnas, and not just settling on "good" deals. But, Husqvarnas are still, not for everyone. They've always been kinda taller, longer, and more stable than ALL other Jap-bikes, plus heavier, more finicky, and more expensive.
As far as getting ahold of a new 2000 model, for $5600? I would wait. I realize that it's tempting, because it's there, and the dealer is offering this "great" deal. But if you are willing to spend that amount of money for a new ride then I would simply wait for the 2002s to arrive.
Husky has been ahead of the Japanese-fours for some time now. Husaberg(Husqvarna mechanics)then raised the bar for a while, and KTM simply walked away with it all together. Vertamati, VOR, BBR, CCM, ATK, GasGas, TM, Cannondale, you name it, they will all have competitive fours available for 2002, plus Honda's new four, Yamaha's 426, and Suzuki's 400. So if you are prepared to spend a substantial amount, then I would wait until the new breeds arrive. Otherwise, tell the dealer to come down a bit, and run with the Husky.
Just for the record, I will probably be getting the 2002 Husky
Hope this helps...?
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