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I have been looking of buying my first boat and I have notice that Champion value on NADA seems to be lower than other boat line. I'm was tring to decide between 06 198 Champ and a 06 Z19 ranger. I was tring to compair the two but it hard when the avg retail are 10,000 differance. Can anyone tell me why such the big differance.
Because Rangers charge so much for the original purchase. Have you ridden in both boats?
I know this 198 is a steal. http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=739490
I have ridden in a 203 and Z21. The only thing I have experiance in rough water has been a Legend
Z19's hull is not as deep of a V as the 198. 198 will give you a better rough water ride and not get you wet like a Legend. I don't know about the speed difference.
Before you even think about any boat...you need to get in it, ride and fish...
NADA is not going to give you the info you really need!!!
I know and I will ride in both before buying. I just would like to know why such a huge difference. I really don't know boat values very good and everyone thinks there boat is top $$$$$ when resale. I was just tring to get a guide to help me out when the day comes.
I don't know about the 198s, but my boat is booked without the motor. Make sure you check to see what is included in the estimated value. It will say "special notes" or something like that and when you click on it it will drop down and tell you the info you need. Good luck on your search! http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif
Here is an example of how the pricing works:
Here are #'s on Ranger I almost bought and the Champion I did buy in 2004
2004 521 Ranger $46,500 new
Resale value in 2011 $22,000 used lost 52% of purchase price
2004 198 Champion $37,500 new
Resale value in 2011 $18,330 used lost 51.2% of purchase price
What this means you pay more in the beginning and get more at resale, but the boat still depreciates about the same amount percentage wise.
This is not a bash of Ranger as I really like the brand. Ride and fish out of both and get the one that fits your needs
That make the picture a lot clearer that is the info I waS looking for. Make since now
Just like anything you have to think, about just what you are paying for. Beauty , ride , fishability , Name and most of all quality. I wish I could get a Champion for a bit less , I would have 2 at least. Price doesn't always translated into a superior product. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif