Discounts on an ordered 2007 370SS?
 

Hello Formula boat owners. I own a beak boat now, but was at the boat show over the weekend and the wife likes the 370SS. I was thinking a 370SS with 525s would be a good compromise boat, he said 62-64 mph. It would be a change of pace from the 90 mph the current boat does. I was curious what kind of discounts have you seen on an ordered Formula? I got 28% off on my Donzi and 32% off on the Fountain. The Formula dealer told me that a smoking deal was 20% off. Is he blowing smoke up my butt? I know they need to make money somewhere since they give away allot with the financing deals they do and the five year warranty. Also is the 5 year warranty is good as he says it is? I have had plenty of warranties that they one item that breaks is the item that they do not cover.
Does anyone own a 370SS that would like to comment about the boat? Thanks Mike

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Formula stands behind their chit!!!
I bought my first Formula a couple years ago and called the factory for some things I needed/wanted. They sent the stuff right out at no cost.......the kicker is, I bought the boat 7 years old USED. They have since answered many questions and done everything I needed them to at no or minimal costs. Just think of how they would take care of you if you bought the boat NEW.

BTW: I would seriously consider buying from Magicfloat, he's the reason I'm into a 382 several years ahead of schedule!

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That is good to hear. So I am told it covers basically everything.

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That is the kind of service that you do not hear enough of in the boat business.

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While I understand the need to get the most bang for your buck, look at all the other manufacturers that have people complaining about boats they just took delivery of. (GD has a conflict thread about Fountain right now) Formula's customer service has to be worth a little extra when comparing prices. Maybe you can find an 06 near that 30% discount you mentioned.

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I agree on the customer service end, I would rather pay a little more and get great customer service. I never have had any problems with Fountain factory customer service ( I have had 2 of them). One dealer was great (Shogrens) and one dealer sucked! ( they do not sell Fountains anymore). But at the same time I do not want to get taken advantage of. I am that kind of customer the boat dealerships like. I have never kept a boat longer than 3 years, with most of them being just under 2 years. I think I have a serious problem. :D

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You really need to call it an Extend service agreement not a 5yr. warranty. That means that wearable items i.e. batteries, hoses. belts and such are NOT covered(no one else covers these from day one) When I tell a customer it has a 1yr. warranty it means everything. The 4 years Captain class extended service agreement takes over. It makes a standard 6mo. warranty on a item
extend out to coverage for certain parts on that item to 4 years. Your choice of a 370SS is EXCELLENT. You will not be sorry, and a 20% deal in these days of 6.75 to 7.25% money the program will save you a bundle. You will not find better factory support and the dealer network working together will make sure your take care of in both service and resale value. I sell a lot of 370SS,400SS and have never had a 525 370SS I hope to hear how the boat runs.

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Most of my customers are on a 2-3 year cycle and trade in are usually gone before I get them. With 2 years extended service left people are getting a great product for their money! :cool:

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See if the new warranty covers fasteners like bolts/nuts and any damage that they my have caused

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I just purchased a 330SS at the boat show in KC over the winter. Its my first boat and my eye is on a 370SS as a next step up in a few years. No other boat in its class as and 20% off is a deal if they will swing it. If memory serves this past boat show they had a 05 @ $370k +/- and were taking in down around 60k as a discount which is 16%. The paper work is at my condo down at the lake but I think I am pretty close.

496HO' are what I took a ride in and that was more than enough. Comfortable boat, you will enjoy it.

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It's NEVER enough when you come from a performance boat to an SS!! :D

Dave

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I hear ya. I would be coming from a triple engine 525 EFI 47 Lightning, so I would need the most power they would put in the boat. They will go up to the 525s for the 370. Mike

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The warranty and service is second to none. 20% off would be a good deal.

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I second the idea that you should talk to Majicfloat... he is a great representative for Formula and someone you would want to work with.

That being said, you probably can get more % off IF you do not do the finacing deal... you pay one way or the other for a quality boat.

Great boat choice.

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I'm in my second 382 that I bought from MajicFloat. I live 20 minutes from the Formula factory. I have the best of both worlds :drink:


(Do the 525's!!!)

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I'm looking to upgrade to 382.....

I'm just a working man on the Great Lake of Erie....

I just have a normal JOB...Just over Broke


I have a 1984 F302 SR1 in great shape for a trade either on a 06 or older.



What you think?

Can you show me a little sumptin' sumptin'??

Regards,
Builder Bob

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20% is great- I bought 1 1/2 years ago and took delivery of a new 05 400SS with 525's. Pretty boat! If I recall 20% was best deal I could find nationwide working between fountain and formula.

Gor for it!

I will tell you it was major $ upgrade for 525's but they have proven to be bullet proof. I won't say that for everything else systemwise, but those engines have never even hiccuped through 2 seasons so far. And the formula finish is truely a better boat when you look side by side on fit and finish against others.

The ss series is by far a more useful boat than a straight go fast- You can go slow or fast with a crowd and there is decent speed and decibles- when you need it. But you won't win any races against a true go fast - I am counting the days until they are rigged for the new mercs 1050's or 875s - thats when I trade!

You would do reall well with a 370SS outfitted with 525's.....

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Lakeport Landing ,formula dealer in New Hampshire has 370 w/ 525s leftover owners boat, asking $300,000.

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"systemwise".........can you expand on that comment ? Not my intention to ask you to air our dirty laundry, just would like to know in case .