Lots of great info guys!


What is a reasonable mark-up for a dealer to get?

Is 15% enough in this market?

I know they want 20% plus if possible. Let's face it, they don't move the number of units a car dealer does and they can't survive at 10-15% on every deal. My opinion (not that it's worth much) is that if your in the 15% range you've beat the guy all you can and at that price can't expect him to jump through hoops for you. If you let him make a little more then I'm willing to bet the service after the sale reflects your treatment of him before the sale.

Hydro,
Where are you located? $180K seems pretty reasonable.

Hope I'm not too late. Contact Walker's Marine in Fort Myers. They have a 2006 with 496's and 20 hours on it. Believe they are asking $175K for it. One catch - has a pink and purple paint job as I recall. But hey, check it out and good luck!

yes, it's "Barbados" gold #1 I believe.

when I saw pictures it was filthy, cockpit, floor, ect. and sitting outside in the yard in that Fla. sun also. No hyd. steering as I remember either?

I know where there's an '06 Sport like it with Latham, only test hours (low) and kept undercover for less $ I'll bet on a clean deal.

You are quite right,Rip. Of course you usually are.

Robert,
Have you received my PMs?

HIRE THIS MAN !!

Robert is PM challenged....send him an email and he usually responds very quickly.

I'm not PM challenged,I'm just lazy. I am available by e-mail 24/7. It's a lot easier for me at my age Also available by phone,205-221-3072 or 205-221-1772. Heck,I'm in the phone book