Both bikes are gorgeous, but I think the Springer is a more Special bike. I love the front end. I vote Springer....

 

I like both. I own a deluxe. Always like the springers. I suggest you look around at the used market, lots of bikes out there with less than 10k miles and upgrades. See what you can get the best deal on. You can always buy a new one. I saved 5k off the price of a new one and got a hopped up 95 inch motor.

 

They are both very cool bikes. I picked the Springer Classic in vivid black for the old school look. I have no regrets whatsoever with this bike. A friend tried to warn me that the springer front end will beat you to death........never been a problem for me. Granted it's not as smooth as a Road King but one advantage it does have is due to the weight of the front end, it tracks straight and true at any speed. i can pass an 18 wheeler at 90 mph with one hand on the bars and not think twice about it.

 

I love 'em both but gotta say, the Springer Classic is cool..
Wish they still had the chrome front end Heritage Springer.. But eitherway, Springers are just plain cool! ... I'm sure the chrome version will eventually come back.

 

I'd go with the Springer. Those 'luxes look way too Froo-Froo IMO

 

Although both of those bikes are sweet, my vote goes to the Deluxe. Why, just because I like the way it looks better. They are both great bikes though....Good luck!