5 hours ago, dizzygti said:

The reports reference the Malibu segment, the saltwater fishing segment, and the Cobalt segment.    Looking at it, you're correct, the three segments decreased by 866, 337, and 145 units to combine for a total loss of 1368 across all segments.   I'd have to go back and look at all the older reports to pull Malibu "segment" only numbers, and the formats change over time so the data may not be there.  Maybe one day when I'm bored....

Yep, I was talking to the “Malibu Segment” which includes Malibu + Axis… this is the most relevant to folks on this forum. 

Sorry, I forgot to add I did install new plug wires as well!

And yes, I do run ethanol fuel. 

Would all these factors contribute to poor idle? Do I need a new carb?

That’s a tough call in my opinion because options, colors, dealer relationship, etc would also weigh in on the decision. To me, maintaining a standing or creating a new dealer relationship is also worth money. How much? I think that’s completely up to each individual. Also, paying cash, half and half, full finance? Depending on how that breaks down for you could impact your delta too. 

All things being equal, after all the fees I would draw the line between $10k-$15k saved on a 2022 23lsv vs a leftover 2023.  Sure you sacrifice an extra year of your warranty going used, but $10k buys a lot of boat gas and spare parts for 2028+.  Good chance you sell it an upgrade anyway, let someone else take the loss on a new boat.  If I was going to buy brand new I would order it custom and not worry about the money.  And it would be a 240/25lsv/26lsv.  I think the used market is better with the 23lsv vs new but that’s jmo.

Looking at used 2022's & left over 2023's 23LSVs, at what price differential would you go with the new left over 2023 model vs the used boat?  Assuming all boats are optioned close to the same & the used ones all have under 100 hours. I know I need to account for approximately $2K to get the warranty transferred.    10K, 15K, more, less?  Let's hear it & the pros & cons? & not from Tommy's - fyi