2013 Z3 VS 2013 G23???

[slonedigitty]

Hey Everybody!!!! I am in a little bit of a dilemma. Currently I own a 2012 Rz2 and want to upgrade to somethin a little bit bigger. I was decided on the Z3 until my dealer recently started carrying Nautique. So I started looking at the new super air G23. I know most people will be pretty biased, as this is a tige forum, but anyone that has ever owned/driven both boats can give me any pros and cons to both would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[turbonine]

As for wake, I would simply say if you are focused on wakeboarding then go G23 and if you are wakesurfing focused go Z3.

Interior, handling, fit and finish will be your personal preference.

[Wickedcummins]

From what I have herd if you get the G23 get the biggest engine they offer other wise your gonna hate the lack of power it will feel it has

[skippabcool]

What is it that you are looking to do? I would demo both boats for handling and to see how it fits your needs. If all else is equal what it the price comparison?

[Timmy!]

Price comparison? They aren't even in the same ballpark. The G23 is a HUGE boat, it's 5,400 lbs dry! Add in 65 gallons of fuel and some gear and you are over 6,000 lbs without the trailer. It doesn't have a choice but to throw a big wakeboarding wake with that much mass. What level of wakeboarders are in your family? I know that a giant wakeboarding wake can be VERY intimidating for some so keep that in mind. I've never been on the G23, only seen the pictures and videos of it. I wrote up a review on the Z3 on here somewhere.

I agree with those above, demo them both! That's a lot of money to put out without a test drive of the different boats in this size class.

[skippabcool]

Price comparison? They aren't even in the same ballpark.

That was my point without being so blunt.

[Bruizza]

I think you are going to be looking at a 30-50k price difference in these boats. If that isn't an issue at all to you go demo them both and make your decision. From everything I have heard you need at least the 450hp motor option in the G23 and the 550hp supercharged motor is really the way to go.

[robert theisen]

I used to own a Nautique.They are very well made boats.You can't go wrong either way. I would demo both boats and maybe even take a look at Malibu,as they are closer in price to Tige.Good luck on your decision.

[talltigeguy]

Good dilemma to have. As said above, it would be good to know what you and your crew do the most. The G23 was designed as a wakeboarding boat, and the Z3 as a surf boat. Both might be capable of doing the other, but their marketing is clearly slanted towards 1 discipline.

[kx250frider617]

Well the g23 is supposedly the biggest and baddest wake boat out right now. If money was no object I would definitely go with the G23. or the G25 haha.

Me, I would take either of them but sadly, both are about as far out of my price range as a G6 airplane.

[slonedigitty]

We are mostly into wake boarding, but we would have done more surfing in the RZ2, if we didnt need at least 5 people in the boat everytime...The Price difference is only about 10k as we are getting a great deal on both. We are actually goin down to Orlando in a couple weekes to test drive a G23. Haven't driven the Z3, but will def do that before I decide on either. I know how important it is to try out the vehicle before you buy it. Thanks for all the replies guys!!!! OH and we would be gettin the G23 with a 450...

[Bruizza]

At only 10k in price difference either G23 prices have dropped drastically or Z3 pricing has gone up drastically. I hadn't heard of a G23 going for less than 125k so far. Sounds like you have a good hold on things though. Go demo and go from there. If wakeboarding is your main focus the G23 is probably your best bet.

[talltigeguy]

...The Price difference is only about 10k as we are getting a great deal on both.

OH and we would be gettin the G23 with a 450...

I said something to this effect on the 'price difference' thread and most people think I am up in the night. I still stand behind the fact that a strong buyer who is ready to negotiate can get prices down much more close than people think. Sure, if I call my Nautique dealer on the phone and ask them my best price, they are going to tell me 130K. After a test drive and I show I am serious, then throw in the time of year and how much the dealer likes you, then the difference is not that much. And then after I buy it, I am going to tell all of you guys I bought it for 130K so that when I sell it, I don't lose so much.

Maybe I shouldn't be revealing secrets like that...

Maybe on the other hand, Slone is getting hosed by his Tige dealer. He was thinking both boats were a 'good deal', so take that for what its worth.

I am stoked to see how this one ends.

I think that a test drive on the Z3 is a must for wakeboard enthusiasts. Surfers could buy it and take it sight unseen. There are videos of a few Tige riders really killing it, but less talk about what a great wakeboard boat it is on this forum. I think we just need more wakeboarders to buy them.

[Timmy!]

I just don't see a G23 with the 450hp being under $100k, $30k drop in price is huge! On the other hand, a Z3 with the 450hp (not needed by any means), would add another $10k to the price of it so maybe it's $100k vs $110k?

[Bruizza]

Just doing a quick search online the cheapest (only G23 I found with a price) was 115k. That is with 20 hours on it and the ZR409. So once again just based of what I have heard and that little search a G23 with the 450hp engine for only 10k more than a Z3 seems crazy. If that is the case buy the G23 simply based on the value.