getinmerry
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2007
- Messages
- 211
I went to drop off my boat at the dealer last night for winterization. While there I browsed the showroom looking at the 22-24 footers. Wile browsing, I noticed that the 2009 model of my boat (a 2008 Glastron GT 185) was about $3000 more MSRP than the 2008 models (pretty much the exact same boat).
The service manager wandered by and struck up a conversation about the prices. He told me that the prices have already gone up because of the emission controls that are going to be required by 2010. He said that there are already emission control changes on the 2009 models, and the 2010 models will have the addition of a $3000+ converter stuck on it. He then advised me to upgrade my boat if I'm thinking seriously about it before next July when the 2010's arrive on the scene. He said the service bullitens he's seen so far make the 10's look like a real PITA to repair and maintain (and very expensive).
I don't know how accurate any of this is, but I assume it's true because he stands to gain nothing even if I buy a new boat.
Chuck
The service manager wandered by and struck up a conversation about the prices. He told me that the prices have already gone up because of the emission controls that are going to be required by 2010. He said that there are already emission control changes on the 2009 models, and the 2010 models will have the addition of a $3000+ converter stuck on it. He then advised me to upgrade my boat if I'm thinking seriously about it before next July when the 2010's arrive on the scene. He said the service bullitens he's seen so far make the 10's look like a real PITA to repair and maintain (and very expensive).
I don't know how accurate any of this is, but I assume it's true because he stands to gain nothing even if I buy a new boat.
Chuck
