purchase price on new 2012 180 Challenger SE?

[pkturbo]

I am considering pulling the trigger on a new 180 Challenger SE, with ski tower, 255 HO engine and galvanized trailer. Price is listed at $27,120. From my research, the MSRP is #30,699 and the invoice is at $25,659 (these are w/o the galv. trailer upgrade, all the info I could find).

What do you guys think is a resonable first offer for this boat, especially in light of the news about BRP stopping production of these boats? Have any of you bought this model this year? What did you pay for it?

Thanks in advance,
Pete

 

[cycleguy88]

I bought a new 180SP for 28K back in March, so I'm not sure what you'd pay for this. Offer them 25K and see

 

[Ryan40601]

I bought a 12 180 se 255hp for 25750 ,no bullshit and no hidden fees like assembly or document fees from a dealer in northeast pa if u want email me at. Bdawson69@me.com I'll b happy to give you any info I have! The dealer is rusty palmers in Honesdale pa
Ps plus tax and I got it on July 16 2012 they got it from a dealer in upstate ny ,if they had,had it in stock mighta been cheaper

 

[pkturbo]

Thanks for the feedback! This info is very helpful. This boat is in stock, I am thinking about $25k is about right for my offer.

 

[Ryan40601]

I would try in the 24 range its already a model year old worse they could say is no

 

[Z_Monzter]

I would try in the 24 range its already a model year old worse they could say is no

I hope you get it for that price. If you do thatha twould be a steal. I paid 24k OTD for my 12 Speedster 150 HO.

 

[pkturbo]

Well, I got it for $24,200 plus some dealer fees. Seems like a good deal overall.

Also, I made sure to ask about the wake tower holder brackets (for securing the tower when it is lowered), and they gave me a set that was lying around the shop - not sure why they weren't on the boat. But it turns out they must be for a bigger boat/tower, as they don't fit mine. They said they will try to find the right ones for me. I can't find these brackets in any of the online parts lists. Did you guys get a set of these with your boats? Is there an aftermarket source for them?

Thanks!
Pete

 

[cheappc]

Well, I got it for $24,200 plus some dealer fees. Seems like a good deal overall.

Also, I made sure to ask about the wake tower holder brackets (for securing the tower when it is lowered), and they gave me a set that was lying around the shop - not sure why they weren't on the boat. But it turns out they must be for a bigger boat/tower, as they don't fit mine. They said they will try to find the right ones for me. I can't find these brackets in any of the online parts lists. Did you guys get a set of these with your boats? Is there an aftermarket source for them?

Thanks!
Pete

Congrats, it's crazy to think Brp is exiting the business and everyone on here is buying boats? Low inventory, great customer loyalty, great brand recognition.... Talk about nuts from the CEO, they could have just scaled down dramatically, concentrated on their biggest money makers, realistic pricing... There is a reason we bought these boats and not cheaper ones out there (think bayliner)..

FIRE THE CEO, regroup, resize, reinvigorate the brand.. Ingredients for success no? Plus fire the designer of the PWC's, they are ugly and too freaking expensive... Let's see how long they last even on the PWC side....

 

[Dr Honda]

FIRE THE CEO, regroup, resize, reinvigorate the brand.. Ingredients for success no? Plus fire the designer of the PWC's, they are ugly and too freaking expensive... Let's see how long they last even on the PWC side....

While I agree with your logic.... everyone in the "recreation" industry is hurting. (motorcycles, ATV's, PWC, boats, RV's... etc) Polaris, Honda, Arctic Cat, Wetjet.... and a few other smaller companies all got out of PWC. Unfortunately... Yamaha is pushing a low payment, and a basic boat... but who knows... in a year or two... they may stop too.

If the economy comes back... they will make boats again. It's just that the majority of their boats are in the +$30k range, and people don't have that to spend on toys right now.

 

[seadoo johnny]

Had a '99 speedster and decided time to upgrade..went for a new 2012 challenger 180se with the 255...they threw in a five year warranty and a 7k discount off msrp...happy to have another seadoo..was considering the yamaha 190, but it was hard to not stay with BRP..

 

[cheappc]

Had a '99 speedster and decided time to upgrade..went for a new 2012 challenger 180se with the 255...they threw in a five year warranty and a 7k discount off msrp...happy to have another seadoo..was considering the yamaha 190, but it was hard to not stay with BRP..

Wow... Guys... that is unbelievable, dont flame me gentleman, Im not sure if I would have done the same thing, I love my speedster... but considering everything thats going on, it would be hard for me to not go for the 190..

Well anyways, theres the proof in the pudding how much we love our boats! plus the 5 year warranty must be awesome, the $7k reduction is very nice too.. I guess you did awesome, you probably will never lose on that boat..

 

[Ryan40601]

:So if you got 7k of list what did u end up paying ? List seems to vary!
Good luck with it:thumbsup:

 

[pkturbo]

Seadoo Johnny - yeah, I got the 5 year warranty too.

Ryann - the list on the boat is $30,899, so I got around $7k off too.

Pete

 

[Ryan40601]

Great best of luck with it! Just hit my 10 hr mark going in for service and winterize , next years comin sooN!

 

[pkturbo]

Well, got up to my 10 hours this weekend. Hit 8040 rpm at 51 mph, sweeeeet!

 

[seadoo johnny]

Right on!!!! That's right where the boat is suppose to be running at!!!! I can't wait to break mine in next spring.