What should i look for?

[bigwood]

Hello, new to the forum here, i did search the forums and didnt find the info i was looking for so im sorry if this is like a repost.

I am looking to buy a seadoo for summer, i have found a couple on a website and the one im most interested in is a 1998 XP. Here is a link to the add. http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-1998-seadoo-xp-951-W0QQAdIdZ55270795

Is that a solid machine to buy? What should i be considering. This is my first machine, but not my first time riding. My brother has a 2004 RXP so im used to going fast on water. If i go see this machine, what should i check on it to see if it is worth buying?

thanks

 

[kustomkarl]

Here is a link for you to look over.http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?t=134

Here is a link for book values on water craft. Just click and go.
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.a...50635&l=1&w=24&p=38&f=5693&gc=mr&gtc=mr&any=0

I hope this information helps out.

Karl

 

[bigwood]

oh sweet, thanks alot i checked out those links and theres alot more to just testing it then i thought

 

[kustomkarl]

It's better to have an education on what you want before you get stuck with someone else's problems.

Karl

 

[bigwood]

oh and is there something wrong with this year/make/model? there is like 3 or 4 for sale and there all 1998's, in the same city (my city, not big pop. of like 130,000)

 

[bigwood]

bump :hat:

 

[bigwood]

bump, again

 

[JPX]

Be patient - see if you can test ride it or at least see it in person to conduct some basic driveway tests (flushing water while running is always a crowd pleaser).

If you rush, then you may not carefully consider other costs or headaches down the road. These are fun boats. But as a first time buyer, you should know that it takes a bit of work to care for the craft as well as handle any repairs on a 10 year old ski.

Treat the purchase as you would a car. Natural mechanic? Then there is nothing stopping you but money. Don't work on your own car? Then budget for miscellaneous maintenance/repair accordingly.

Again, do your homework on the model you are looking at. And compare to other models such as the GSX. XP is a great boat, but if you have money to burn, then you can simply buy it up without much thought.

 

[bigwood]

Be patient - see if you can test ride it or at least see it in person to conduct some basic driveway tests (flushing water while running is always a crowd pleaser).

If you rush, then you may not carefully consider other costs or headaches down the road. These are fun boats. But as a first time buyer, you should know that it takes a bit of work to care for the craft as well as handle any repairs on a 10 year old ski.

Treat the purchase as you would a car. Natural mechanic? Then there is nothing stopping you but money. Don't work on your own car? Then budget for miscellaneous maintenance/repair accordingly.

Again, do your homework on the model you are looking at. And compare to other models such as the GSX. XP is a great boat, but if you have money to burn, then you can simply buy it up without much thought.

ya i went to see a sea doo today and i rode it in a creek. ran very well and it handled greatly, very nimble. i was told these were supose to handle accordingly. was a little cold but that was fine. he wanted 5000 i offered 4200, hasnt gotten back to be yet.

 

[bigwood]

well i just bought the seadoo, it looks great!

 

[kustomkarl]

Nice Ride...talk about jumping out at you. The image is so big I can see the water spots. Yeks... try to resize your picture a little smaller...like 1/2 the size.

Karl