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  1. 10-19-2021, 02:14 PM #1
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    250XS Question

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    Does anyone know when they built the last ones?
    I have a 2018/2019 250XS, that was bought new in 7/2019. I didn't know if it was built in 2018 or 2019.
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    #2 10-19-2021, 03:41 PM
    I think the last number in the serial number is the year. But I am not sure about that.
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    #3 10-19-2021, 03:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by horsefly1112 View Post
    I think the last number in the serial number is the year. But I am not sure about that.
    I guess I could call Mercury and ask, lol..
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    #4 10-19-2021, 05:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rock2033 View Post
    I guess I could call Mercury and ask, lol..
    I'm sure Don will answer when he gets a chance.... Pretty sure the last number has nothing to do with it or mine was built 2 years after I bought it.


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    #5 10-20-2021, 08:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bryanmc57 View Post
    I'm sure Don will answer when he gets a chance.... Pretty sure the last number has nothing to do with it or mine was built 2 years after I bought it.
    LOL.... I didn't think that was the case. Maybe Don will answer.
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    #6 10-20-2021, 12:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rock2033 View Post
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    Does anyone know when they built the last ones?
    I have a 2018/2019 250XS, that was bought new in 6/2019. I didn't know if it was built in 2018 or 2019.
    Born 6/07/2018.

    Serial number assignments are totally random so the digits don't mean much. And... Mercury doesn't use "years".

    As far as the last ones: There were more built (later) than originally expected, primarily due to higher than anticipated demand for engines in that HP category.


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    #7 10-20-2021, 01:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by EuropeanAM View Post
    Born 6/07/2018.

    Serial number assignments are totally random so the digits don't mean much. And... Mercury doesn't use "years".

    As far as the last ones: There were more built (later) than originally expected, primarily due to higher than anticipated demand for engines in that HP category.
    10/4. Thanks Don!

    I guess its crazy it sat in a create for a year before being purchased.
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