PLEASE HELP US...WE ARE NEWBIES!

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

MY WIFE AND I ARE NEW TO WAKEBOARDING....WE ARE ALREADY ADDICTED!!..WE ARE IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN '06 MALIBU VLX...340 MONSOON, BOW BALLAST,2 OUTLET HEATER,ILLUSION X, SONY 6 SPEAKER, AMP, REMOTE, CHROME PYLON, POWER STAINLESS WEDGE, EXTENDED 2 COLOR BIMINI, TRANSOM MOUNT FLUSH KIT, DOCKING LIGHTS, DEPTH FINDER, FIBERGLASS PLATFORM,TRAILERW/SPARE, BOW LIFTING EYE, ETC........WOULD A PRICE OF 55,000/56,000....OUT THE DOOR INCLUDING SALES TAX AND REGISTRATION BE A GOOD DEAL???? PLEASE HELP...ANY INPUT AT ALL WOULD BE SOO APPRECIATED!!!! Very Happy

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

WHY ARE WE YELLING? LOUD NOISES!
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holdsworth · Posted: Oct 16, 2005 5:32 pm Post subject:

My opinion:

i dislike people that can't do crap on a board but get expensive gear/boat to look good Rolling Eyes

DavidHoff · Posted: Oct 16, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:

2_TWO_WAKE, Yes, That would be a good price. Go for it, and keep having fun.

ohio_wake_2008, I respect your opinion and all, but it just seems like it's all out of jelousy my friend, how many times can you beat it dead... Rolling Eyes

Chad H · Posted: Oct 16, 2005 5:44 pm Post subject:

DavidHoff,
I agree with you there.

ohio_wake_2008,
Is everyone supposed to start out behind a bayliner?

holdsworth · Posted: Oct 16, 2005 5:56 pm Post subject:

DavidHoff, it's not jealousy.

Wakeboarddrumma, no. good point though. i just hate seeing people that can't go outside the wake with a wakeboarding-specific boat. it's just me.

sorry if i sounded like a dick, i didn't mean to at all.

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

ohio_wake_2008, so other people have more money but less wakeboarding talent bother you? You're a hater. Congratulations, you are one of the people that bring this sport down. FU

NOMA · Newbie Joined: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 17 City: Santa Rosa

If I had enough money I would buy a Ferrari, but some people could drive it better than me. If you couldn't drive worth a crap but had money would you buy a honda civic or ferrari?

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

I'd like to add......I don't like to see a vlx, san, or x2/xstar pulling tubers around all day b/c that boat has so much potential, but it's their boat so who cares, maybe they'll give me a pull

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

WE ARE NOT JUST TRYING TO "LOOK GOOD".................I BELIEVE TO GET QUALITY THINGS IN ANYTHING I DO....I AM ALSO AN AVID BACKPACKER...AND I CAN TELL YOU THIS MUCH........YES YOU COULD BE 2 DAYS FROM CIVILIZATION WITH A BACK FULL OF WAL MART "CAMPING GEAR", BUT I CAN GUARANTEE YOU WILL WISH YOU HAD GONE TO AN OUTFITTER AND DROPPED SOME COIN ON REAL GEAR WHEN YOU TENT IS LEAKING IN THE 10TH HOUR OF A STORM, YOU CAN FEEL THE COLD GROUND THROUGH YOUR COLEMAN SLEEPING BAG, AND YOUR STOVE WONT FIRE UP TO MAKE YOU A HOT MEAL OR DRINK.....SO YES I AM SURE YOU CAN WAKEBOARD BEHIND A JOHN BOAT, AND NO I CANNOT DO SPINS AND INVERTS..(YET)......BUT HAVING A QUALITY BOAT I CAN GROW INTO MAKES MORE SENSE THAN GETTING BOAT AFTER BOAT AFTER BOAT..............I JUST WANTED TO ASK PEOPLE ALOT BETTER THAN ME IF ITS A GOOD PRICE........AND BY THE WAY HATER..................I'M THE KINDA GUY THAT IF I SAW YOU IN THE WOODS COLD, TIRED , WET, AND STARVING.......I WOULD HELP YOU NOT PUT YOU DOWN......

Bruky · Guest

DJew Jake · Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:30 am Post subject:

2_TWO_WAKE, CAPS LOCCCCCKKKK.

Brit Rider · Posted: Oct 17, 2005 4:31 am Post subject:

2_TWO_WAKE, Sounds like an idela boat choice to me.
Plenty of space, good quality, GREAT wake etc... and good re-sale when you do come to sell it on.

have you looked at many other boats? the Nautique 211 may also be worth looking at if its quality you want.

Mike

p.s just a small point, if you could knock caps lock off in future posts... it doesn't bother me so much but i know it annoys a few guys on the forum here who are sticklers for grammer and correct spelling.

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

sorry for the caps lock guys...........i appreciate your input.....so the price of say up to 58,000 would be a good deal correct?

Leggester · Posted: Oct 17, 2005 8:04 am Post subject:

Sorry, but I wouldn't drop too much coin on an "out fitter". Mr. Green

Been hunting and camping in the Colorado mtns too many years to bother with REI stuff. Rolling Eyes

But, yes. It sounds like a fair price.

Thug Hunter · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 134 City: Austin

That sounds like a great deal to me. I was looking at a closeout '05 with the same options minus the heater and power wedge and was quoted 52k.

Greg__S · Criminal Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 92 City: Carlsbad

Take your MSRP and back 10% off for a good deal (everybody can get 10% off) and the closer you get to 15% off the better. Keep your negotiation friendly, your dealer will be your new 'wife' for a while.

I haven't seen anyone get more that that unless it was a demo blow out. I bought a 05 VLX this past spring and did tons of homework on it and the numbers above tend to be the norm. Enjoy it, Malibu makes a great boat!

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

i got off the phone with my dealer today, and he came up with a total price of 58,697.00 out the door......that includes sales tax (3315.42), registration fee's for the boat and trailer, spare tire for trailer and boat cover of course......even a full gas tank at delivery....am I getting bent over or should i sign the deal?

itch · Posted: Oct 17, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject:

If your getting all that I would say so, but you should add on Perfect Pass Wakeboard edtion. It will save alot of learning and arguments between the wife and you or who ever else will be driving.
I just purchased a 05 Vride and your price is very fair!
Tell them to add the PP and get you out the door for 58,697.00 and you got a great boat.
ITCH

Greg__S · Criminal Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 92 City: Carlsbad

I think the new Bu's are coming with their own "PP" as a standard option, but it's just for Malibu's.

I also think thats a pretty good price. Buy it!

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

the 06' boats have cruise control standard, and my dealer said perfect pass is not needed since the factory cruise control does the exact same thing.......still a good deal?...

Bruky · Guest

Get Wakeboard Pro Perfect Pass.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

2_TWO_WAKE, as nice as Perfect Pass WB Pro is, I would opt for the factory installed and warranted option.

Other than that, it sounds like you are right in the ballpark.

PS: don't let the children on here get to you. Best advice is to ignore them as much as possible.

Thug Hunter · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 134 City: Austin

The local dealer I spoke to said the 06's cruise control offered by Malibu is not near as good as Perfect Pass, because the Perfect Pass has a lot more user friendly features.

I don't have personal experience with either, so take it for what it's worth. That was coming from a dealer that wasn't trying to sell me on the upgrade, we were just bullchitting about the 06's.

I would also make a request to add perfect pass. The response is "YES" or "NO". Not like your taking a kick to the groin for asking.

riverside · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 12:00 am Post subject:

malibu precision pro speed control is standard on 06 models,most people who have used it say it works better than PP.(i have not ..yet)
No pull up cleats?Anyway good luck with the sleepless nights and ispec collor combo,s Colorful

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

i forgot to mention that yes the boat does have two sets of pop up cleats, extended two color bimini,chrome pylon,two boardracks for illusion x and the boat cover also includes a swim platform cover...i think i forgot to mention these items that the boat has....

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Sounds like a good deal on that ride. Eventhough it's not a Supra, I would jump on it. And you have the right idea getting good equipment to start off with.
It's worth it in the long run.

Welcome to the addictive world of wakeboarding. You are one of us now!! AHHH HA HA HA HA HA.....oh sorry. Laughing

Don't let haters bother ya.

itch · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 7:24 am Post subject:

I have experience with both and even though the throttle by wire does do the job it is not as accurate as Perfect Pass. PP is easy to adjust and is personizable you enter the persons name and speed and all you have to do is bring that person up each time you change riders no adjusting the speed. I believe it keeps up to 8 seperate people and settings.
I could not afford it but use it on others that I ride with it will be one of our first upgrades.
ITCH

oshensurfer · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 7:35 am Post subject:

Like itch, I've used both. I think the throttle by wire lagged a little bit out of the hole, but while under way, it was great. itch, What do you mean by it's not as accurate? I didn't notice it lagging or whatever even through d'ups.

It not important to me if i can input someones name into the display so I'm not taking that into account. If you're picking names, you're punching buttons just like changing the speed the way I see it..... I liked the Malibu SPeed control better for two reasons, it adjusts in .2MPH increments in lieu of .3 (PP) and has a bigger and better display IMO.

oshensurfer · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 7:37 am Post subject:

BTW,2_TWO_WAKE, the 06 VLX is a SAAAWWEEEEEET ride! I think you'll be totally happy with it.

itch · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 7:43 am Post subject:

TRue that oshen
Everyone sees things differently to each his own.
He is right though I rode in an 06 two weeks after buying ours and OOOOOOOOOH man part of me wished I had waitted and part of me was glad I got the deal I did.
ITCH

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

well this boat is already at my dealers shop......it was weird, my wife and i were using the ispec boat builder on malibus site, and we came up with almost the same boat!...............its black and yellow and looks real sweet..................he is letting me put down 5% and take delivery in 90 days....................he will take off the racks etc...and put a storage cover on it so we wont wear out the factory cover.....sounds like you guys are all saying jump on it.............and thanks for the advice on not paying attention the these haters......probobly all young dudes that pick out toys and have daddy write a check...........i'm about living life and making friends......not putting people down because some people seem to think they are parks bonifay or shaun murray......one last word to the haters....who are you sponsored by again?...noone?...thats what i thought....

Vampyre · Addict Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 622 City: Ooltewah, TN

Cool. You must be so excited, that sure is a sweeet ride. Next fall , my wife and I will be going through the same deal you are going through.
Welcome to the site, enjoy!!!
90 days delivery.. wow, that will be a long 90 days!

2_TWO_WAKE · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 14 City: ORLANDO

yes it will be long 90 days....but at least i know its my boat...plus the time will allow us to get the cash together...we don't want to finance..heres some pics...

itch · Posted: Oct 18, 2005 8:11 am Post subject:

Welcome to the Malibu family you will love that boat sounds like conscience dealer if he is willing to work with you as well as protect you boat until you can come up with cash.
All that is left to do is join us here http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?
itch