Mountain Biking - What would you buy with 1000.00?

Ok I am looking to get into the MTB scene. I want to buy a bike that I won't have to upgrade for a while. I would like full suspension and disc brakes. I am about 5'7" and don't really know what size bike to look for either.
WHat would you buy and where would you get it?
Thanks in advance!:D

Read:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=67259

Excellent read!!!
Thanks, I guess I should pay attention.
Ok, now I have a better idea of what I want. I am looking at the TREK 6700 disc and the RockHopper Pro Disc.
I was planning to buy online but now that I read the FAQ's, I will go to a bike shop that has both bikes, ride them both, get a feel and get properly fitted to it.
Anything to pay attention to or that I might be missing?

The bruiser 3 was full suspension w/ disc brakes and it was right around 1000:D

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If I had a 1000 dollars, Id fill my car up with gas, 3 or 4 times, and then with the left over money, I'd take in a movie.:rolleyes:

Give me the $1,000 and I'll give you my bike!!!!!

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For $1,000 I would buy a nice wheelset and a couple sets of tires. :D

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Maybe a bay window for the kitchen.




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I'd get a Plain ol' Rockhopper and save the rest for upgrades (read: breakage). Unless you're racing, then I'd save until I could afford a Stumpjumper or equivalent. If you're not racing and those milliseconds don't really count, save the money. Your fun per dollar quotient will go up.

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Methinks it be crystal meth....


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Assuming I already have a bike, I'd upgrade the suspension fork, drivetrain, and other things - either that or I'd buy some parts for my car - yes, I am also an Acura nut. :D

A road bike :)

Id buy $1000 worth of 5 cent candies...

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I just bought a used 2003 enduro for $400 and after $300 in repairs Im good to go.
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Joe

I'd get a Plain ol' Rockhopper and save the rest for upgrades (read: breakage). Unless you're racing, then I'd save until I could afford a Stumpjumper or equivalent. If you're not racing and those milliseconds don't really count, save the money. Your fun per dollar quotient will go up.
+1, I'd sell my plain old Rockhopper and move up to a hardtail Stumpjumper or TREK 8500. I'd probably have to buy a recent used on ebay or craigslist, but I think my next move is to a lightweight hardtail with better components.

I'd pay off the credit card I bought my bike on :) However if you're talking about just having $1k for a bike specifically, i'd get a $500 - $800 bike and use the rest for extras... (tires, water bottle and cage, camelbak, frame and/or floor pump, seat, grips, cleaning/lubing supplies, tools...) and if you have all that you could just buy a lot of gatorade and power bars to take on your rides

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With a grand......... I save it for my next holiday and buy plane tickets with it.

My Rogue is all the bike that I need right now.