2014 GSA TE or 2016 GSA base model

[sven]

If you don't ride in the dark, go for the XE and save the cost of the LED headlight.

There are plenty of folk who want a less complicated bike secondhand though.

I went for a base model GS + heated grips + ESA and saved a couple of grand. In retrospect, now it's come out of warranty, I wouldn't have bothered with ESA as it's a bit harsh at times.

 

[WindyChuffer]

Finance will be cheaper on a new bike.

 

[oldnfat]

This is the easiest decision ever. Buy Nutty's bike...it will be better than new, spend £600 over the next 2 years on extended warranty if you must and save a packet plus have the best specc'd GSA out there.

That is what I would do without question if I were in the market for the inferior Chinese BMW. Fortunately I have a lovely TC.

Simples.