Water SKI Mag

[shane]

Did yall see the new issue of Waterski Magazine? They have the RZ2 listed at 55k MSRP. How accurate is that? Coach is that close to what you found when purchasing your new baby?

[chpthril]

In the auto business, MSRP is usually more than than dealer sticker. But boat dealers seem to mark them as high as the market will bear

What options/bells & whistles did it have? That is cheap!

[Coach]

Did yall see the new issue of Waterski Magazine? They have the RZ2 listed at 55k MSRP. How accurate is that? Coach is that close to what you found when purchasing your new baby?

That is close with the 310 HP engine, and only standard features.

[Moki]

Probably no trailer either. Tige prices their boats without trailers.

[chpthril]

add in trailer and all the other goodies and your @ 65k

[bfrank]

When did you get your new issue???

[Domsz06]

wow that's high for a boat, guess they are all going that high now!

[bschmaus]

I looked at a 22VE prior to ordering my 24VE and it was 68G MSRP.

[sparky216]

I looked at a 22VE prior to ordering my 24VE and it was 68G MSRP.

WHAT!!! That is outrageous....no 22v is going to sell for 68k

[bfrank]

Thats nothing did you guys see the MC with twin engines that sells in the $106 range??? Its a pickle fork as well.

http://www.waterskimag.com/product.j...clientID=17146

[bschmaus]

Actually, the one I looked at was 68,209 to be exact. Very big jump in the Tige boat prices.

[spharis]

Thats nothing did you guys see the MC with twin engines that sells in the $106 range??? Its a pickle fork as well.

http://www.waterskimag.com/product.j...clientID=17146

Yeah, but that thing has twin 350CID's in it.....that's an apple compared to an orange.

A more comparable boat would be an X-star.....It has a better resale, finish, and look than the RZ2, but it also has a little higher base price....I think they are around 62k vs mid 50's for RZ2. One huge advantage is I think you can order an X-star with the LQ9 or an LS7.....can you say Corvette?

IMO Tige is leaving the niche market they had cornered by raising the MSRP on all their models over time. They started in the 20-30 and are now in the 50-80 I think many potential buyers are going to look into Moomba and Gekko as an alternative. Tige used to target the same buyer and won; going up against Mastercraft, Supra, Malibu, and Natique is going to be tough. The Tige name, altough it shouldnt be, is not considered by many to be in the same class. That is a huge hurdle they are going to have to clear.

[sparky216]

IMO Tige is leaving the niche market they had cornered by raising the MSRP on all their models over time. They started in the 20-30 and are now in the 50-80 I think many potential buyers are going to look into Moomba and Gekko as an alternative. Tige used to target the same buyer and won; going up against Mastercraft, Supra, Malibu, and Natique is going to be tough. The Tige name, altough it shouldnt be, is not considered by many to be in the same class. That is a huge hurdle they are going to have to clear.

Well said..couldn't agree with you more

[sparky216]

Actually, the one I looked at was 68,209 to be exact. Very big jump in the Tige boat prices.

That's unbelievable, did it come with a new tow rig , I bought mine this Feb with Samson Tower, trailer, and all the trimmings for over 20k less than that, that is some serious markup, as a matter of fact I would never buy a new boat if that was the price I'd have to pay....this wakeboat pricing is getting a bit out of hand, you just about have to clear 250k just to afford the sport anymore

[FIC]

I dont know what MC your talking about , but as to fit, finish, ride, performance and quality , the Tige is every bit as good and in most areas better , and as for resale value , if check percentages you find they are equal and certain models the Tiges are higher. As to current pricing of inboard , all are going up, I dont like it ,but its do to heavy demand in the market.