Nada
#1
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Arlington Hts. Il.
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nada
Does any one use NADA prices to sell and buy boats. I guess what I am saying, are these figures about what a boat should cost at fair market value. It is time to upgrade and I am tring to put a price on the boat. For sale and to buy. How do you know when you are paying to much for a used boat? How far over book value should one ask for a super clean boat?
Russ
Russ
#2
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Arlington Hts. Il.
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I realize that we are talking ASKING prices on the trader site, but there seems to be a significant difference.
#3
Registered
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Deeee-troit!
Posts: 3,358
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think NADA actually uses a straight depreciation formula to come up with their prices. Not sure if they take into account other factors like fresh v. salt, long season v. short season, the "value" of a nameplate or particular model, etc.
#5
Registered
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Niagara River & Eastern Lake Erie
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
NADA prices are based on national averages for boat sales. Forget about High retail! We use a program by ABOS on the PC. It is more accurate than NADA, but is only available to dealers. There are adjustments for condition, hours and options to consider. Freshwater boats will draw more as well.
If you need a number on a specific boat, let me know and I can come close for you without seeing it.
If you need a number on a specific boat, let me know and I can come close for you without seeing it.
#6
Registered
All the dealers use the ABOS book or software. It is more in line with what the boats sell for. I went around offering the NADA value on some used boats a few months ago and it pissed some of the people off. I dont know about other brands but Fountain sells for more than the NADA book lists it for.
Ron
Ron
#7
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Arlington Hts. Il.
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you need a number on a specific boat, let me know and I can come close for you without seeing it.
Lets see what you come up with.
89' Formula 223, 7.4, fresh water boat, clean, 500 hrs., to sell
89' Formula 272, 7.4s, fresh water boat, 300hrs, clean, to buy
90' Formula 272, 7.4 360 hrs., clean, fresh water, to buy
Thanks Russ
#8
Registered
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Niagara River & Eastern Lake Erie
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Remember, These are averages!
Low Wholesale High Wholesale Retail
89/223 $16,212 $19,396 $24,102
89/272 $22,915 $29,462 $36,533
90/272 $26,730 $33,858 $41,645
Remember, by low, sell high! Good luck!
89/223 $16,212 $19,396 $24,102
89/272 $22,915 $29,462 $36,533
90/272 $26,730 $33,858 $41,645
Remember, by low, sell high! Good luck!
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
NADA
I noticed when looking for my Donzi that NADA seemed low also. I think they only publish the price for a boat equipped with standard power. They listed a 97 Donzi 18 Classic at like $16000, but the NADA site also stated 260hp. 260hp was as low as you could get. My boat has a 350MAG MPI and Bravo One. That's a pretty expensive upgrade from the standard 260hp/Alpha. When looking, I just had to learn to compensate for options and equipment. Randy