decision time on white 09

[FONC]

hello to all i have been considering buying a busa for close to a year now and really liked the white ltd edition,so having some spare time while on holiday popped in to my local suzuki dealer and right in front of me were the three 09 models with the three colour schemes,standing looking at the striking white and blue i asked the salesman whats the ride away price? ,"he said $19500 and being a previous customer he said but i will do you one for $18000 ride away no trade in".so here is my problem i have always wanted to own one but never riden one so i am looking for any comments to help me with my decision ,being close to 50(yeah i know im an old fart)also makes buying one of the most powerfull bikes on the planet somethig hard to justify but i do love motorcycles and have nothing but the utmost respect for anyone that rides the hayabusa. regards FONC