Good Dealers?

[HFarr]

That's a good catch/question. And big time gap between the two. You have a good memory!

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[mgswake]

That's a good catch/question. And big time gap between the two. You have a good memory!

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I'm actually in the process of ordering a boat and I am trying to search old threads before I post too many duplicates. I have always had a hard time with the search function on this forum.

[larry_arizona]

Why are post 10 and post 39 pretty much the same post, but from 2 different accounts?

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[Goose2]

I am working with local dealer in TN for a new makai. I have to go in this week to finalize deal which is only finalizing colors everything else on build sheet is correct. My issue is they are not giving anything off as this is there only 2022 build available with a May delivery. They are also charging 2500 for freight and prep, which seems high as factory and dealer all all in TN. Its great to get all the colors i want but seems like i am going to pay between 7-10k extra for the demand.

have call into another dealer out of state as I dont care where i get it from to see if they are giving anything off or full MSRP. Even 5% would make me feel better.

[Jason1975]

"Supposedly" they have territories, however i bought my boat at the dealer i wanted to work with. I would NOT use the dealer close to my house just due to reputation. The dealer 2 hours away had no issues with that. There are ways around it and if moomba or any boat mfg told me i couldn't use a particular dealer that i didn't trust i wouldn't be buying one of their boats. CASE CLOSED! As a consumer you have a right to buy from who you want and trust that they take care of you. Your buying the dealer as much as the boat.

[larry_arizona]

I am working with local dealer in TN for a new makai. I have to go in this week to finalize deal which is only finalizing colors everything else on build sheet is correct. My issue is they are not giving anything off as this is there only 2022 build available with a May delivery. They are also charging 2500 for freight and prep, which seems high as factory and dealer all all in TN. Its great to get all the colors i want but seems like i am going to pay between 7-10k extra for the demand.

have call into another dealer out of state as I dont care where i get it from to see if they are giving anything off or full MSRP. Even 5% would make me feel better.

Heads up, an out of state dealer won’t be allowed to order you a boat. SC has dealer territory. As mentioned perhaps you can work around the territory, especially if your dealer is sold out of build slots.

See what you get for your $2500 prep fee, I agree your freight should be minimal.

But dealer prep typically requires
1) a 2 hour water delivery process where dealer teaches you how the boat works (appx $300)
2) they install 2 batteries as SC doesn’t not include batteries. (appx $400)
3) dealer may include your required 20 hour maintenance (appx $800)
4) dealer installs, mirror, tower speakers on a moomba, and board racks


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[Goose2]

Heads up, an out of state dealer won’t be allowed to order you a boat. SC has dealer territory. As mentioned perhaps you can work around the territory, especially if your dealer is sold out of build slots.

See what you get for your $2500 prep fee, I agree your freight should be minimal.

But dealer prep typically requires
1) a 2 hour water delivery process where dealer teaches you how the boat works (appx $300)
2) they install 2 batteries as SC doesn’t not include batteries. (appx $400)
3) dealer may include your required 20 hour maintenance (appx $800)
4) dealer installs, mirror, tower speakers on a moomba, and board racks


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He did mention that it included ceramic coating. I have live meeting on Thursday to finalize and will ask about items that you mentioned. I do know it is there last build spot for 2022. I have call with other dealer tomorrow so will see what they are willing to do or not do which will help in my decision. I have bought most of my vehicles and RV's from all over the country, so don't mind traveling if I can save 5-10%. Other option is to just find a 2021 with the colors we can live with and go have fun.

[mgswake]

Where are you going to take your boat for service? I'm not sure how skiers choice does territories, but I have worked with other boat manufactures in the past and they told me they do the territories but they can't legally tell you where you can or can not buy. However, if you go to a different dealer further away or out of state, you may run into issues when you need service. Many dealers will give varying degrees of priority to customers who bought the boat from the dealership where it is getting serviced.

[mgswake]

IMHO - regarding territories, MSRP, discounts, and pricing. All of this is extremely frustrating to me. I wish they would just say this is the price and be done with it. It seems some people get better deals than others due to location, dealer volume, dealer relationship, time of year, demand, supply. It just adds so much variability and leaves the chance that you may feel like you got screwed or charged more than the other guy. Best of luck in your search, I wish I had some advice, but I don't.

[MJHSupra]

“Charged more than the other guy”, with demand so high and the limited number of boats SC makes, it comes down to how bad someone wants a new one.

You’re going to pay.

Soon we will be taking about 2023 models and the new SE.


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