viper12161
New Member
Hey folks!
Looking to buy my first Jetski and wondering if I could get some input. The two that I am currently looking at are a 2004 SeaDoo GTI which is a 2 stroke and a 2002 SeaDoo GTX 155 which is a 4 stroke. So far, I have only seen the 2004 in person, but just visual and did not hear it run yet. (I will before final purchase) Seems like a solid ski, but cosmetically is a bit meh. Seat will definitely need to be recovered as it had a hole currently covered by duct tape. Graphics are a bit scratched but didn't really see anything glaring or broken, black plastic parts are dull. It is a very basic ski though. No mirrors, only has a fuel gauge. There is a spot for another gauge like a tach, but it has a stock black SeaDoo cover over it, so I'm assuming maybe an option to add one but wasn't included in that package? Advantage is I have some mutual friends with the seller. And one of my friends has actually ridden the ski and said it was fun and comfortable. It is also literally 3 minutes from my house. Jet pump was just replaced back in May of 2022 and he showed me all the paper work for it and he said maintained by a marine mechanic the whole time he had it. The 2002 looks to be a very nice ski from pictures I have seen. Definitely has more options. Mirrors, multiple gauges and really nice looking. Owner said some scratches and gel chips here and there, but nothing not expected on a 20 year old ski. Down side is it's about an hour away, and I know nothing about this seller. He has been very responsive and offered to and answered any questions I had. I am going to see and hear it run tomorrow. Overall so far, the 2002 is a better looking ski, and has more bells and whistles But 2004 is 2 years newer ( but doesn't look it) and is 2 stroke. The 2002 is $300 cheaper than the 2004. So, I guess I am looking for any additional input anyone can give me on either of these models that I should be aware of? Sorry for the long story lol, and appreciate any insight.
Thanks!!!!
Looking to buy my first Jetski and wondering if I could get some input. The two that I am currently looking at are a 2004 SeaDoo GTI which is a 2 stroke and a 2002 SeaDoo GTX 155 which is a 4 stroke. So far, I have only seen the 2004 in person, but just visual and did not hear it run yet. (I will before final purchase) Seems like a solid ski, but cosmetically is a bit meh. Seat will definitely need to be recovered as it had a hole currently covered by duct tape. Graphics are a bit scratched but didn't really see anything glaring or broken, black plastic parts are dull. It is a very basic ski though. No mirrors, only has a fuel gauge. There is a spot for another gauge like a tach, but it has a stock black SeaDoo cover over it, so I'm assuming maybe an option to add one but wasn't included in that package? Advantage is I have some mutual friends with the seller. And one of my friends has actually ridden the ski and said it was fun and comfortable. It is also literally 3 minutes from my house. Jet pump was just replaced back in May of 2022 and he showed me all the paper work for it and he said maintained by a marine mechanic the whole time he had it. The 2002 looks to be a very nice ski from pictures I have seen. Definitely has more options. Mirrors, multiple gauges and really nice looking. Owner said some scratches and gel chips here and there, but nothing not expected on a 20 year old ski. Down side is it's about an hour away, and I know nothing about this seller. He has been very responsive and offered to and answered any questions I had. I am going to see and hear it run tomorrow. Overall so far, the 2002 is a better looking ski, and has more bells and whistles But 2004 is 2 years newer ( but doesn't look it) and is 2 stroke. The 2002 is $300 cheaper than the 2004. So, I guess I am looking for any additional input anyone can give me on either of these models that I should be aware of? Sorry for the long story lol, and appreciate any insight.
Thanks!!!!
