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Yeah I agree, that is a decent deal. You can probably pick up a trailer somewhere for about $300 bucks.
 
I called last night & the number is a Motorsports dealership in Ft. Worth. Does it being at a dealership warrant any concerns?
 
Rusty75459 said:
I called last night & the number is a Motorsports dealership in Ft. Worth. Does it being at a dealership warrant any concerns?
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Nope. They probably took it in on trade, and they just want to move it out, since it's the off season.

Go buy it, and use it for your Sunday trip.
 
Thought it was sold; just relisted.

It is a trade in and a lake test is not an option....

Concerns?
 
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Rusty75459 said:
Thought it was sold; just relisted.

It is a trade in and a lake test is not an option....

Concerns?
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That's typical for a dealer that isn't on the water.


Do a good visual inspection of the pump, and hull. Then have them do a compression check. if it has more than 140 psi... get it. Then again... if it's a seadoo dealer... tell them you want a 30 day warranty. That will give you enough time to give it a good shake-down.
 
Sadly, I got your response about 15 minutes too late last night. I got caught up in traffic and got to the dealership about 5 minutes until 6; just before they closed (70 miles from home).

I did a visual inspection and there were a couple bruises in in exterior and the rear seat is starting to show some wear. They started the ski and everything sounded ok (to someone with limited knowledge anyway). The ad said "135 lbs compression on each cylinder". I had forgotten to take my tester, got in a rush and didn't ask them to show me in person.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/2174347673.html


I negotiated the price to $1,000 even, based on the bruises and seat wear. Signed the papers while they loaded me up; deal done about 6:35. Headed home.

Just went out to piddle around with it some. Pulled out my tester - 75 lbs on each. They are closed Monday and I'm sure Tuesday I'll get the "as is" speech...

So....do you think SBT is my next move?
 
$1,000 is still a good deal even if you throw in a new sbt motor. Make sure you did the test correctly with a good gauge. If you are for sure it is at 75, I would contact them monday and see what they tell you.

If there is no help from them, then tearing it down will be your next step. I would pull the head and get a look. Anything causing a reading of 75 psi should be visible.
 
Thanks, I keep telling myself (& my wife) that isn't a total loss...

I'm pretty sure I did it right. I've spent the last 45 minutes reading threads about compression checks. The only thing I didn't do is ground the plug wires.

I will be on the phone, that's for sure. Once I get shut down, I'll pull the head to see if anything is obvious. I think I would just as soon replace the whole engine instead of just tring to rebuild it. It looks like the Premium package from SBT would be the way to go; 2 years of no-questions-asked warranty.
 
You still end up with a nice ski with a rebuilt engine warrantied for 2 years for under $2,000. Thats not bad at all.

There are other places for engines. Full Bore is a good place. They rebuild your engine.
 
SBT asks if it is a 1 or 2 carb unit. I can only (barely) see 1. Is 1 carb typical?
 
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Well.... that sux. Sorry.

OK... on a 2000... it will have a single 40mm carb. On the earlier 720 engines, they used twin 38's.

But... something doesn't sound right. When you took it out for a ride... how was it? At 75 psi compression... it wouldn't idle in the water, and it would have a poor top speed. If it ran ok... then you may want to check that compression again. Make sure you ground the spark plug wires. You can burn the coil if you don't.

I guess I may have assumed that you too it out for a ride.


To do the test... pull both plugs... open the throttle, and give it a good crank for 3 or 4 revolutions.
 
It happens (maybe more often than it should...).

Thanks, I couldn't see where they could hide another carb under there. This was the "dealer trade-in, no test available" ski.

Yes sir; more than once. I re-read you give the same advice to many people today, hoping I had missed something.
 
seems like a decent deal. Looks to be in good shape. I would for sure water test it and do a compression test. Then I would talk them down some. 1500-1800 would be good.

On the other one, what is their explanation for saying compression was 135?
 
They say that they had "multiple Green 2000 GTI's" when they listed the ad and since the ad doesn't list a VIN, it may have been a different machine.

I call BS....

We are supposed to test with their checker & mine. They say the unit will not start at the compression I found.....
 
Yeah BS, did you see any other green GTI? In all honesty though, I dont think it should run at 75 lbs either.
 
They said they had already sold the others. I have the ad printed out that they listed at 12:52 Saturday afternoon; they said the others were sold a couple days earlier. I told them it is either a bait & switch or flat out misrepresentation.
 
Yeah that is nuts. I would fight that big time. Check to see what type of consumer laws you have in TX.
 
They are sticking with the ad states "As Is"; I told them it also said 135 lbs per cylinder...

I have a buddy that is a county sherriff; I may have him ride with me (in uniform).
 
I know it sux, but an officer has no power in this situation. I'm sure you signed a documents saying "Used, As-Is." If the dealer was honest, they would take care of you, but since they seem crooked, the only way to resolve it is to take it to court as a misrepresentation. (assuming you have the original add saying 135 psi)

OK... It happened, so let's move forward. If I was in your situation, I would double check the compression, and if it is low... I would just do a quick top end. Heck... you may get away with just putting in new rings if the pistons are good. If the crank is still good, there is no reason to do an entire engine swap.

If you do just a top end... you will still be into it for less than the original asking price, and you can have a nice running ski.


The other GTi you posted looks nice. BUT... you need to take it on a test ride, and you need to check the compression before you buy, and don't take the word of the seller.
 
Agreed...

I do have a screen shot of the original ad saved as a word doc. It clearly identifies that the ad was listed at 12:52 Saturday afternoon and that the unit has 135 lbs per cylinder. Also, my wife has "prepaid legal" through the school system she works at. I'll be calling them today.

I brought my tester and some swim trunks. He lives 20 minutes from the water and it's supposed to be 55 this afternoon. The testing will be done; that is for certain.

I'm looking at the whole thing as a learning experience. If I do buy the one today (& I keep the other one), I'll have one to tear into to learn how things work. That, sir, is when I feel that I will put my posting (and reading) skills to the test... I have no doubt that my prepaid 1 year membership was a sound investment.....

Thanks for everything. It's going to turn out fine.
 
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