My 5 cents
Firstly i'd say depends on what you play , supair , recball etc.
Then i'd ask have you ever fired any ego marker ?
if the answer to this is no then i'd ask you to try one first and see how she feels and shoots .
I have had many egos and they have been an awsome markers, easy to maintain and shoot ropes.
I'd Consider buying an older version an 07/08 and save abit of money.
Or see if anyone you know buys one have ago and deside from that.