Why are dealers dropping Donzi???
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IMO Donzis are a hard sell. When a Donzi is sitting next to a less expensive boat say Baja for example, it gets tough to sell the Donzi since most prospective buyers don't understasnd the differences, that is except for the large price premium on the Donzi.
Another issue I've heard of goes like this: A Boat dealer on a relativly small lake say Winnipesaukee becomes a Donzi dealer. On lake Winni, Classics and smaller ZX's are popular, but the lake is really too small for say a 33 or 45 footer. Problem is in order to get the Classics and small Zx's, the dealer must sell the big boats that no one on the small lake wants. Add to this that the Dealers must buy the boats from the factory and deal with the sale (or no sale ie depreciation), you can see why some dealers don't want to carry the line.
One last thing to consider is that the difference between list and the actual price you pay can be huge. I've seen a 22 Classic listed for 55-60K and then sell for 45K. If list is 60K and the Blowout price is 50K, it might look good to the unsuspecting buyer, but if the same boat can be had elsewhere for 45K, is it that great of a deal? The buyer really needs to know the market rate and what a good deal is.
Another issue I've heard of goes like this: A Boat dealer on a relativly small lake say Winnipesaukee becomes a Donzi dealer. On lake Winni, Classics and smaller ZX's are popular, but the lake is really too small for say a 33 or 45 footer. Problem is in order to get the Classics and small Zx's, the dealer must sell the big boats that no one on the small lake wants. Add to this that the Dealers must buy the boats from the factory and deal with the sale (or no sale ie depreciation), you can see why some dealers don't want to carry the line.
One last thing to consider is that the difference between list and the actual price you pay can be huge. I've seen a 22 Classic listed for 55-60K and then sell for 45K. If list is 60K and the Blowout price is 50K, it might look good to the unsuspecting buyer, but if the same boat can be had elsewhere for 45K, is it that great of a deal? The buyer really needs to know the market rate and what a good deal is.
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Ranman, why don't me all the "differences "between the cheaper Baja and the overpriced Donzi. I ve owned both and I do see a big difference between the two...the Baja was a better performing boat for the dollar.....Don't get wrong, I liked both boats, just not the fact I paid too much for the donzi and getting nothing in return. To answer the question...very simple.....Donzi is overpriced. Just my .02 worth.......I guess the "war" is on now!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by srpbaer
Ranman, why don't me all the "differences "between the cheaper Baja and the overpriced Donzi. I ve owned both and I do see a big difference between the two...the Baja was a better performing boat for the dollar.....Don't get wrong, I liked both boats, just not the fact I paid too much for the donzi and getting nothing in return. To answer the question...very simple.....Donzi is overpriced. Just my .02 worth.......I guess the "war" is on now!!!!!!!
Ranman, why don't me all the "differences "between the cheaper Baja and the overpriced Donzi. I ve owned both and I do see a big difference between the two...the Baja was a better performing boat for the dollar.....Don't get wrong, I liked both boats, just not the fact I paid too much for the donzi and getting nothing in return. To answer the question...very simple.....Donzi is overpriced. Just my .02 worth.......I guess the "war" is on now!!!!!!!
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29 Outlaw,
What year Donzi did youown? I know when they were part of the Mercury family they were not what they are today or were in the past.
If you look at the details of the fit and finish of a Donzi and a Baja you will see where the extra money goes. I am not saying Baja is a bad boat just not as "finished" as the Donzi's. As Bang for the Buck goes it is hard to touch Baja.
This is all just my humble opinion.
What year Donzi did youown? I know when they were part of the Mercury family they were not what they are today or were in the past.
If you look at the details of the fit and finish of a Donzi and a Baja you will see where the extra money goes. I am not saying Baja is a bad boat just not as "finished" as the Donzi's. As Bang for the Buck goes it is hard to touch Baja.
This is all just my humble opinion.
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Originally posted by SmilingBob
29 Outlaw,
What year Donzi did youown? I know when they were part of the Mercury family they were not what they are today or were in the past.
If you look at the details of the fit and finish of a Donzi and a Baja you will see where the extra money goes. I am not saying Baja is a bad boat just not as "finished" as the Donzi's. As Bang for the Buck goes it is hard to touch Baja.
This is all just my humble opinion.
29 Outlaw,
What year Donzi did youown? I know when they were part of the Mercury family they were not what they are today or were in the past.
If you look at the details of the fit and finish of a Donzi and a Baja you will see where the extra money goes. I am not saying Baja is a bad boat just not as "finished" as the Donzi's. As Bang for the Buck goes it is hard to touch Baja.
This is all just my humble opinion.
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If this is Donzi vs Baja, Baja you get more boat for money than donzi, our "19" is 21' 2" w/the glass swim platform. Donzi is more quality than quanity. I rode in a 22classic donzi with the 454, our 21' 2" baja has a 4.3 , the donzi seemed a lot more in control turing at 55 than our baja does at 45 going strait. It might be the added weight of the 454 kept it planted better, or the trim tabs, etc.... Donzis have a lot more behind them, Aronow, better finish, and as for the warranty work..... is either of the companies going to ever step up?