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Post by gofast24 on Nov 17, 2019 11:07:18 GMT -5
Looking at your link it seems these prices are dealer cost (if you can actually believe them, like car dealers costs?) for new vessels, not used? I believe you gave up on the 2019 26XO with 50 hours on engines due to bottom paint, not price? I still recomend you look at a 2018/2019 used with low hours and remaining factory warranty still in effect! Your smart to look for a boat this time of year vs. early spring when everyone wants to buy a boat vs. having to winterize/store/etc. this time of year.
Good luck, keep looking!
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Post by rlazar on Nov 17, 2019 11:56:26 GMT -5
Yes I have twice but more as an informational tool. Meaning as a guide to get a sense or retail/msrp cost vs “dealer invoice”. Not sure how close the invoice cost is to real invoice bit it does not seem that far off. Also used it as a tool when looking at boat show prices. Keep in mind there is also dealer setup and transport costs to be added in plus taxes.Boats are super low volume and the dealers need to make money so you can’t really get a boat for cost. However you can use they as a guide. Time of year, geographic location and all that play a pat as well. It helps in terms of not going in blind when shopping for a new boat. |
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Post by lg260ss on Nov 17, 2019 12:18:17 GMT -5
Yes I have twice but more as an informational tool. Meaning as a guide to get a sense or retail/msrp cost vs “dealer invoice”. Not sure how close the invoice cost is to real invoice bit it does not seem that far off. Also used it as a tool when looking at boat show prices. Keep in mind there is also dealer setup and transport costs to be added in plus taxes.Boats are super low volume and the dealers need to make money so you can’t really get a boat for cost. However you can use they as a guide. Time of year, geographic location and all that play a pat as well. It helps in terms of not going in blind when shopping for a new boat. Great post! I have used it as a guide also. Another item that changes the equation is if you are trading in a current boat. |
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Post by gofast24 on Nov 18, 2019 11:04:25 GMT -5
Agree, most dealers in the cold climates dont want a trade in this time of year unless you let them steal it from you!interesting we pay ad valorem (property tax) on our 4160 which keeps going up each year while the value of the vessel goes down every year the older it gets! Try arguing with the local taxing authorities (also know as property tax assessors down here)! Yes, I am off subject a little but wanted to add that in as to the value (overall cost of ownership) of a boat which should also include insurance, dock or dry slip fee's, etc.
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Post by tomj on Dec 6, 2019 7:40:47 GMT -5
Update: We took the Fort Myers Express to Key West this past weekend. We really want to take our own boat from Ft. Myers to Key West someday. There are factors that concerned us during the trip across the Gulf...1. the 26 XO would not make the trip without refueling, which would make a long day on the water, and 2. the 26 XO might not be the right size for the trip due to the good size waves we experienced.
Therefore, we have decided to wait for the first of the new year and focus on a used 33 XO. A used one would best fit our budget. I know there are limited used 33 XO boats on the market due to it being fairly new, but we have a few marinas looking out for us and check the media often.
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Post by rlazar on Dec 6, 2019 7:50:26 GMT -5
Update: We took the Fort Myers Express to Key West this past weekend. We really want to take our own boat from Ft. Myers to Key West someday. There are factors that concerned us during the trip across the Gulf...1. the 26 XO would not make the trip without refueling, which would make a long day on the water, and 2. the 26 XO might not be the right size for the trip due to the good size waves we experienced. Therefore, we have decided to wait for the first of the new year and focus on a used 33 XO. A used one would best fit our budget. I know there are limited used 33 XO boats on the market due to it being fairly new, but we have a few marinas looking out for us and check the media often. Excellent choice on waiting for a used 33XO. While there is limited availability, I am sure some will come up especially since the release of the 38XO as some may want to move up from the 33. You may want to join facebook group "Regal - Club 32" and post that you are looking at buying a used 33XO so if someone is thinking about it they should dm you etc. That FB group has tons of 32/33 owners on it. |
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