If you had to do it again buy new or used??
06-01-2006, 01:53 AM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
I'm not incredible wealthy compared to many on this board. However, I can afford many of these boats new.....
One of the reasons; I buy used. Let someone else take the hit. I'd rather have several nice lightly used toys & liquid investments, than one or two new toys and very little reserve.
One of the reasons; I buy used. Let someone else take the hit. I'd rather have several nice lightly used toys & liquid investments, than one or two new toys and very little reserve.
06-01-2006, 07:21 AM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
I also dont like the idea of borrowing (paying interest) on a depreciating investment.. Ive see too many people upside down 
06-01-2006, 08:06 AM
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buy pre-owned and expect to replace the motor - then buy a set of stock brand new motors with more power than the boat needs...that way WOT is funner and you can cruise economically without stressing the motors all day long.
06-01-2006, 09:15 AM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
man i havent checked this post since i put it up
guess im going used thanks
looking for a 30' with a 100k price tag would like a 80mph boat is all that possible
guess im going used thanks
looking for a 30' with a 100k price tag would like a 80mph boat is all that possible
06-01-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
Originally Posted by Outkast Rafe
man i havent checked this post since i put it up
guess im going used thanks
looking for a 30' with a 100k price tag would like a 80mph boat is all that possible
guess im going used thanks
looking for a 30' with a 100k price tag would like a 80mph boat is all that possible
06-01-2006, 05:40 PM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
A good way to buy new is to buy a 1-2 year old left over. They are around but you have to search. You can usually find a Formula or Donzi left over.
06-01-2006, 05:54 PM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
Used only, have never bought new.
I ocean boat, so between the salwater effects and stress of ramming a depreciable asset into the docks, it is a no brainer in my context.
Chris
I ocean boat, so between the salwater effects and stress of ramming a depreciable asset into the docks, it is a no brainer in my context.
Chris
06-01-2006, 06:46 PM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
Originally Posted by f311fr1
A good way to buy new is to buy a 1-2 year old left over. They are around but you have to search. You can usually find a Formula or Donzi left over.
06-01-2006, 08:51 PM
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Re: If you had to do it again buy new or used??
Originally Posted by f311fr1
A good way to buy new is to buy a 1-2 year old left over. They are around but you have to search. You can usually find a Formula or Donzi left over.
