If you do your homework and aren't in a rush I think you can get much more boat for your money that is good to great condition used or a left over model from previous years.
Even though I own a Ranger and a Bullet, I would lean towards Bass Cat if I were in the market for a strict bass boat. Take a look at the Pantera. I have a 2003 Ranger 185VS Intracoastal and love it, really well made, but the ride is a bit rough when compared to sharper V bottoms of other boats in the same class, but it is a bit portly and wide which makes it a better fishing platform, doesn't move around when your partner is walking around, tracks well in wind. The Bullet is nice and fast and takes waves well since its 21'10" and has a sharper V than most, but its too light making it a pain to fish solo in the wind and the fit and finish isn't there. I hate to say it, but I have had more fit and finish issues with the new 2012 Bullet finishing problems in 2 years, than I have had with my Ranger for over 6 years! From wet compartments, to edge trim, lid trim, lid pistons rusting, lid pistons failing, latches failing, console securing screws coming out, steering wheel cosmetic covers falling off, live well not working, hinges being misaligned, etc. just to name a few. I have corrected them, but its not what I expected. Fast though!