SurfBeat
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As I was entering a Sea Doo dealership today I noticed two clean 96 GTX's sitting on a brand new trailer advertised for $6800.00.
Wow, did they look bitchin! (I apologize Sniper, I've been using that word since my high skool' daze in the early sixties)
Fortunately, not only was my moola was in the bank, but I am also wise enough to know not to purchase any auto or sea craft from a dealer, so as much as I wanted to buy em, I was able to avoid the temptation and as hard as it was to avoid the impulse to buy, I simply bought the parts I initially came to buy and split.
(I did, however, talk to a salesman and to my surprise, he called me a few hours later to advise someone bought them with no hassle. Talk about dumb! Two weeks until the season ends and someone parts with good money for a toy to use once)
That said, as many folks know on the Forum, for two months I've been working on my engine, replacing the crankshaft, cleaning the carbs, etc., so I thought when I saw the shiny 96 Doos, maybe its time to get something newer?
After doing some research via the Kelly Blue Book, it was clear that I was wise to walk away because KKB set a price per Doo between 1220/1855.
My way of figuring, both Doos were worth about $3100 (I split the price between retail and wholesale) and the trailer was probably worth $800, so the total for all three should be, in my estimate about $3900.
Next, I found a article posted by Seadoosource that made mention that should the MPEM become defective, it will be quite expensive compared to an older Doo, about $500.
Not only that, SeaDooSource pointed out that it is dealer time should the lanyard be lost.
The MPEM and landyard could be dealer breakers for me.
Anyway, last night I found two 96's in perfecto condition, however, the seller wants $5500. I shot him an offer of $3500.00 along with a copy of Kelly Blue Book's retail/wholesale prices. He did not call this morning, so, I guess I know what he thought of my offer!
Anyone out there on the Forum have any suggestions to help me with my decision to buy a 96 GTX, knowing the potential problems that could be caused by a defective MPEM?
Being the Thrifty guy I am, maybe if I buy I should stick to a 1199 GTS or GTI, thus, I would have the same hull as my 93 GTX's and a newer, improved engine?
Whatcha think Forum?
Wow, did they look bitchin! (I apologize Sniper, I've been using that word since my high skool' daze in the early sixties)
Fortunately, not only was my moola was in the bank, but I am also wise enough to know not to purchase any auto or sea craft from a dealer, so as much as I wanted to buy em, I was able to avoid the temptation and as hard as it was to avoid the impulse to buy, I simply bought the parts I initially came to buy and split.
(I did, however, talk to a salesman and to my surprise, he called me a few hours later to advise someone bought them with no hassle. Talk about dumb! Two weeks until the season ends and someone parts with good money for a toy to use once)
That said, as many folks know on the Forum, for two months I've been working on my engine, replacing the crankshaft, cleaning the carbs, etc., so I thought when I saw the shiny 96 Doos, maybe its time to get something newer?
After doing some research via the Kelly Blue Book, it was clear that I was wise to walk away because KKB set a price per Doo between 1220/1855.
My way of figuring, both Doos were worth about $3100 (I split the price between retail and wholesale) and the trailer was probably worth $800, so the total for all three should be, in my estimate about $3900.
Next, I found a article posted by Seadoosource that made mention that should the MPEM become defective, it will be quite expensive compared to an older Doo, about $500.
Not only that, SeaDooSource pointed out that it is dealer time should the lanyard be lost.
The MPEM and landyard could be dealer breakers for me.
Anyway, last night I found two 96's in perfecto condition, however, the seller wants $5500. I shot him an offer of $3500.00 along with a copy of Kelly Blue Book's retail/wholesale prices. He did not call this morning, so, I guess I know what he thought of my offer!
Anyone out there on the Forum have any suggestions to help me with my decision to buy a 96 GTX, knowing the potential problems that could be caused by a defective MPEM?
Being the Thrifty guy I am, maybe if I buy I should stick to a 1199 GTS or GTI, thus, I would have the same hull as my 93 GTX's and a newer, improved engine?
Whatcha think Forum?
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