Originally Posted by
grubetown
I feel like we are being trolled.
If not, there a lot of good bikes for $3000 and you will not have to upgrade components.
What kind of terrain will you be riding?
Based on the fact that the OP is considering a Merida, I think that may not be American dollars. Ot at least they are not in the US, and biked can be signifficantly more expensive in other countries.
Otherwise yes, you can get a decent full suspension bike for $3000.