2018 Levo or get a 2019/2020 Levo?

[mazukea]

Hey guys. So I have the oppurtunity to purchase a brand new 2018 Levo Comp Carbon from my local specialized dealer. Original price was $6800. He is trying to move it. So its about $1800 off right now, but I think he may go lower on the price since its collecting dust and the newer Levos are much improved. But thats where im stuck too. I really dont need another carbon bike in my quiver and i feel its a little pointless for an ebike (but I maybe wrong on that). So I was thinking of just getting a new 2019/2020 model in about the same price range $5000-$6000k. However, besides the newer motor, cooler geometry, and optional bigger battery on the new Levo, I dont know much about the differences. Thats where Im hoping you folks can help me out. What would you do?

Save money and buy the 2018 Carbon Comp Levo for about $5000 out the door?
Or
Buy a Brand new 2020 Levo Comp for about $6000?

Help me out please, Ive been thinking about this all week and i finally decided to join an ebike forum in the hopes to get some deeper insight into the two bikes.
Thanks!

 

[KennyB]

2020. Good spec, good range more up to date motor. Not been sitting around that long so suspension and brake fluids in better condition, as is the battery.
2018. Don't know the spec but rest opposite of above, would need suspension service and brake fluid change, I reckon.

 

[mazukea]

Well I went down to the store yesterday. After talking to the owner and trying out a 2019. I think I’m going to go ahead and order a new 2020. The better geo,motor, and 700 battery got me.
The 2018 is going to go to a good home one day but just not mine! Lol. Even at $4500 i don’t think I can buy it. Not with the new 2020 staring me in the face.

 

[Doomanic]

Even $4500 is too high for a 2 year old bike that's been superseded.

 

[z1ppy]

2020 or 2019 all the way

 

[Paul Mac]

No brainer 2019/20

 

[MarkH]

The 2018 would need to be below 4K USD before it shouts bargain, and even then the reduced suspension travel would suggest it's better suited to someone who doesn't ride particularly extreme stuff. I've still got my 2018 and it's great, but soooo far behind my Decoy, (and I would imagine the 2020 Levo) in terms of bigger hit capability.