I've owned many high end basses but was always too precious with them.
Inexpensive basses mean that you don't have to worry about losing £200 off the price when it inevitably gets a knock.
then the seller cancelled my bid and withdrew the item. Up for sale at my original bid.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G-L-L-2000-Tribute-Bass-Guitar-in-3-tone-sunburst/184493821627?hash=item2af4b04ebb:g:My0AAOSwwfVfHu-E
Just been looking at @Aero71's P body - adding a Status neck would give somebody a lot of bass for not a big outlay.
As you say, Sires are attracting a lot of attention at the moment.