I would imagine with all the updates and hype of the new 300 that getting a used Ninja 250 would be cheap! They probably depreciated a ton after the new 300 came out. If able to spend the cash go for the 300 but I would think you can a 2010-2012 Ninja 250 for $3000 or less probably. And the bodystyle of the recent Ninja 250's are pretty sweet looking!