Scott Aspect 940 vs. Scott Scale 70 (2011)

[Gio7]

Hi there,

 

I am interested in getting a MTB (I am a beginner).

I was looking at the Scott Aspect 940 & was quoted R6500.

Also I happened to find a Scott Scale 70 (2011) in a pawn shop selling for R7000. It seems in an ok condition - a couple of scratches & the tyres will probably need to be changed in a few months - the previous owner definitely used it & it was not just sitting around in his garage.

 

What would be a better deal?

What should I be looking out for on a second hand bike?

 

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks

G