Used GY-DV5000 or NEW GY-DV5100 ? ?

I was on the point of buying a new GY-DV5100 when the dealer (who states on his website that they're available from stock) announced he had no stock (does this sound familiar?).

Rather than take a different model, I looked around - and a different (reputable) dealer offered a used GY-DV5000 with 100hrs. It's in excellent condition, is a really good price (with 14x Fujinon, batteries and charger) and 12 month warranty - all for 2550 GBP.
(UK price of the 5100 is 3995 GBP ex batteries).

Should I go for the 5000 and save the cash - or are there any issues with it that are going to drive me to wish I'd spent the extra money on the 5100?

The dealer has offered 1200 GBP for my Sony PD170 (200hrs).
My problem with the PD170 is that it's virtually impossible to focus accurately (as a Commercial Photographer, I know what I'm talking about on this score). I'm not particularly interested in 16:9 but I'm curious and a little wary of the stampede for HD.

Any informed input would be appreciated - thanks.
Andy

Hi Andy: I just went thru the same process. I could not afford to purchase a new 5000; found one on e bay, 8 mos. old, 60hrs. on the drum, 2 Anton Bauer batteries & charger, Porta Brace case & Focus dv 5000 hard drive recorder. I took it for $4500-. I have no regrets; it works perfectly. I highly recommend the 5000.

Like you I am not concearned w 16:9 or hi def, at the present time.
This week I talked with a high end wedding videographer; (he is shooting a wedding this weekend for $12,000-) he also is not concearned w hi def.

God Luck