I got mine brand new, 08 Black/
QUICKSILVER 
full year warranty for 6k + tax tag and title. I figured since she was brand spanking new (Virgin) I would be her first "love" and she would never leave me.

We hump and bump

on the street all the time in public

Seriously though, I wanted to buy her brand new because I wanted to make sure that she was in good condition plus under warranty. With used, you really don't know what you are getting and since this was my very first bike, I went brand spanking new.
I got the last brand new '08 in the Metro area and in the color I wanted!!
Good luck on your decision and choice.
Ride safe.
John