Re: Negotiating price on a new boat?
Yes I'm serious.<br /><br />Don't know what price they are asking.<br />Is it the manufacturers suggested retail?<br />An already discounted price?<br />Everything changes if you are looking for financing also.<br /><br />Some will cut you a better price if you go with their financing, because they make a comission on selling the financing too.<br /><br />The last new car I bought cost me 71% of the sticker price.<br />The one before that was about 78%.<br /><br />If you buy one now, from dealer inventory, you should get a substantial discount, as the dealer won't have to carry it on the books till spring, or store it. If its in inventory, its costing them money. And if it is a 2004 model, they get to sell it before they have a showroom full of 2005 boats.<br /><br />You may only end up with a 10% discount ( in dollars and accessories) but you won't get any discount if you don't ask and get the negotiations started. Don't be afraid to walk out on the negotiations if it doesn't feel right. <br /><br />Beware of ad ons like freight and delivery, prep, rigging charges, storage, etc. Make sure if they are all included in the number you are negotiating, or if they will all be added on after you reach a price. I'm not saying these charges are not legitimate, just know up front, if they are included in the price you are negotiating.