I can only speak for the movie series that I ride for (Boondockers), but there is no agreement that all riders must have a particular brand motor, turbo etc. Last year we had 6-7 BD turbos, a MTNTK turbo, RkTech motor, Carl's Cycle motor, and SLP motor. It just so happens that the majority of us choose BD turbos(set-up by Carls or Vohk in this case). You are right, a brand new turbo sled like this will retail for close to 20K......tough pill to swallow. If you can get into a less expensive kit for less, and afford it, I highly recommend it as opposed to riding a stocker. I truly believe all the companies are lights years ahead of the turbos we had 5 years ago, and I am sure you will enjoy your sled. I personally like BD the best, partly because the ease of their system, the fit and finish, and the fact that Carls Cycle chooses to use them. But please keep in mind, in my case, as with many riders, I am still paying a fair amount for this turbo system. When it comes to the products I run, and the sled clothing I wear, I don't base it off price or discount, I simply run what I feel is the very best that is available, and if I happen to get a discount, great. I would pay full price for every single product on my sled, and my back. Even if a competitors product was offered to me 100% free, I would rather pay for the products I run because I believe in them that much.