Need help on the lowest price for the new WS 23lsv

[cmcgee82]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

[2004 WSVLX]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

shoot for 10-15% off MSRP

[InvisibleMask]

Get a 2008 or 2009 already on the floor and get $25-$30k off.

[cmcgee82]

Get a 2008 or 2009 already on the floor and get $25-$30k off.

What? How is that possible!

[stroker-ace]

brand new 2009 models will be at invoice soon if they are not already.

I bought a 2006 model with a $60k sticker (new) for $30k in 2009. They were offering me a "new" 2008 model for invoice at the time.

Edited September 22, 2009 by stroker-ace

[cmcgee82]

^^^what he said^^^ brand new 2009 models will be at invoice soon if they are not already.

[cmcgee82]

Is this an incentive that malibu offers the dealership?

[stroker-ace]

Not to my knowledge. The dealers just need to clear the floors of the 2009 models to make room for the 2010s. It is better to move them fast at invoice than to sit on them untill 2011 and take a beating.

I dunno where you are located, but Waterski America in Dallas is real good for running invoice specials.

Edited September 22, 2009 by stroker-ace

[UberXY]

Get a 2008 or 2009 already on the floor and get $25-$30k off.

I saved big $$ buying a new 2007 in the spring of 2008.

Ub

[boardnxtx]

Waterski America sells out of most of their boats though. I was there in early August and the only 2009's left were one VLX and one VTX. Gotta act fast for those deals, as they move them pretty quickly...

Stroker-Ace, sounds like you got a pretty dang good deal. I'd be stoked on that. A brand new boat is a brand new boat, a few years difference is well worth the $30k you saved IMO.

If a '10 is what ya want, haggle as much as you can. Walk away if you have to. They may be calling you if you do...

[RedOwl]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

Is the '10 23LSV you're looking at already on the dealer's floor, or would it be a custom order?

[InvisibleMask]

Its true, I bought a $82k MSRP 08 23LSV model for $50k. Brand new. Not sure if we're supposed to post that or not but in this economy we need to help each other save a few bucks.

I guess it was good timing but at the time, and maybe still, nobody could get financed so the boats just sat. I believe here in temecula they are not going to have any boats on the floor, everything is preorder until the economy turns around.

[con247]

Bought a New 09 VLX msrp @ about 78 grand for 54 grand with a 1996 sunsetter trade in.

[WakingMeHappy]

Bought a 99 Sunsetter in 06. Of course it’s not a pretty as a new one. But then again I’m too cheap to buy new.

[Baddog]

Mine's a '98, has scratches and a small seat rip but it didn't cost anywhere near $50K+. I think I enjoy it more knowing that.

[stroker-ace]

Waterski America sells out of most of their boats though. I was there in early August and the only 2009's left were one VLX and one VTX. Gotta act fast for those deals, as they move them pretty quickly...

Stroker-Ace, sounds like you got a pretty dang good deal. I'd be stoked on that. A brand new boat is a brand new boat, a few years difference is well worth the $30k you saved IMO.

If a '10 is what ya want, haggle as much as you can. Walk away if you have to. They may be calling you if you do...

Ya, I ripped it on Craigslist. I am totally stoked. It was the exact boat I was lookig for. I will post pics tonight.

And, ya. WSA rips through the boats. They have been #1 in sales for as long as I can remember. I will say that they usually price their used boats at the price they own them for. They don't mmake money on the trades, just the new units that go out the door...after the trade.

[cmcgee82]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

Is the '10 23LSV you're looking at already on the dealer's floor, or would it be a custom order?

It will be. the dealer hs the '10 on order and will be recieving them in a weeek or two!

[Michigan boarder]

Waterski America sells out of most of their boats though. I was there in early August and the only 2009's left were one VLX and one VTX. Gotta act fast for those deals, as they move them pretty quickly...

Stroker-Ace, sounds like you got a pretty dang good deal. I'd be stoked on that. A brand new boat is a brand new boat, a few years difference is well worth the $30k you saved IMO.

If a '10 is what ya want, haggle as much as you can. Walk away if you have to. They may be calling you if you do...

Ya, I ripped it on Craigslist. I am totally stoked. It was the exact boat I was lookig for. I will post pics tonight.

And, ya. WSA rips through the boats. They have been #1 in sales for as long as I can remember. I will say that they usually price their used boats at the price they own them for. They don't mmake money on the trades, just the new units that go out the door...after the trade.

Holy cow!! THAT is Black Sunshine?? 30k as pictured??? Nice, nice job man!

[cooper]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

My main suggestion would be to keep in mind, these will be the guys to service your boat, save your weekends when you smoke a prop and keep you on the lake if you grenade an impeller. I totally agree that everything is negotiable, but just remember that you want these guys to be on your side. - Just my two cents

But I wish you the best, make sure to post pics when you get your new baby.

Good Luck.

[masterdinh]

Get the best price you can get, then walk out and call the other dealer from out of town and get a better price. Have them match it or you got a better price somewhere else. There is a HUGE mark up so dont feel sorry for them. Boating season is a month from being over so time is on your side.

They are going to service your boat regardless. Warranty work is warranty work, they get paid.

[Chia]

Get the best price you can get, then walk out and call the other dealer from out of town and get a better price. Have them match it or you got a better price somewhere else. There is a HUGE mark up so dont feel sorry for them. Boating season is a month from being over so time is on your side.

They are going to service your boat regardless. Warranty work is warranty work, they get paid.

now that's funny, i don't care who you are that is funny...

[WakingMeHappy]

I am going to the dealership today to negotiate price on a 2010 Wakesetter 23lsv. I need help on how i will know that i am getting a good deal and not getting strong armed.

Actually, if you’re asking this question on the same day your going to the dealer you’ve already paid too much.

[cooper]

Get the best price you can get, then walk out and call the other dealer from out of town and get a better price. Have them match it or you got a better price somewhere else. There is a HUGE mark up so dont feel sorry for them. Boating season is a month from being over so time is on your side.

They are going to service your boat regardless. Warranty work is warranty work, they get paid.

Trust me, the dealer doesnt always get paid for warranty work...and FYI technically dealers aren't supposed to sell out of territory, so if he does call someone else Im sure the out-of-towm dealer will be very reluctant to quote anything below MSRP.

[stroker-ace]

Waterski America sells out of most of their boats though. I was there in early August and the only 2009's left were one VLX and one VTX. Gotta act fast for those deals, as they move them pretty quickly...

Stroker-Ace, sounds like you got a pretty dang good deal. I'd be stoked on that. A brand new boat is a brand new boat, a few years difference is well worth the $30k you saved IMO.

If a '10 is what ya want, haggle as much as you can. Walk away if you have to. They may be calling you if you do...

Ya, I ripped it on Craigslist. I am totally stoked. It was the exact boat I was lookig for. I will post pics tonight.

And, ya. WSA rips through the boats. They have been #1 in sales for as long as I can remember. I will say that they usually price their used boats at the price they own them for. They don't mmake money on the trades, just the new units that go out the door...after the trade.

Holy cow!! THAT is Black Sunshine?? 30k as pictured??? Nice, nice job man!

Hell ya, dude. Just as pictured. Tandem axle Boatmate trailer with wheels. Power Wedge. Titan 3. Hell ya I'm stoked!

[masterdinh]

Get the best price you can get, then walk out and call the other dealer from out of town and get a better price. Have them match it or you got a better price somewhere else. There is a HUGE mark up so dont feel sorry for them. Boating season is a month from being over so time is on your side.

They are going to service your boat regardless. Warranty work is warranty work, they get paid.

Trust me, the dealer doesnt always get paid for warranty work...and FYI technically dealers aren't supposed to sell out of territory, so if he does call someone else Im sure the out-of-towm dealer will be very reluctant to quote anything below MSRP.

If they refuse service, raise a stink with Malibu, and I am sure you can get warranty work done. These boats arent flying off of anyones showroom, thats just a fact. No one is going to pass on business, in town or out of town. Dont feel sorry for the dealer, if they want to make the deal, they will make it. If not, move on down the road. Your not talking about saving a hundred dollars, your talking about saving THOUSANDS of dollars. SHOP UNTIL YOU GET YOUR PRICE! You will find out real soon how desperate they are to sell.