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 Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
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05/29/16 11:25 PM
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luke18one
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Gentlemen,
I am ready to pull the trigger on a Ranger RT188 with a Yamaha 115, power pole, and 2 HDS9's. (I know its not a $60,000 rig but i don't wanna be boat poor!!) I live near Tyler and I am looking for some feedback on dealers. I called a couple local dealerships and they seemed uninterested in my business. Advice on finding a dealership that acts like they want to sell a boat? I don't mind driving at all.
I am looking to either trade my current boat or I may try to sell it on TFF/Craigslist. The dealerships here didn't seem interested in trading... I currently own a 2015 Xpress DBX rigged up for bass fishing. Advice on trading vs selling out right?
I am looking for whatever wisdom you guys can offer.
Always pray, and never lose heart. Luke 18:1
I am passionate about 2 things, bass fishing and bass fishing.
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 Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/29/16 11:35 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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B.Hollingshead
Extreme Angler
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Diamond Sports Marine talk to Fred Barthold he is as good as they get and specializes in Rangers.
Branden Hollingshead
38-DD's and counting
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: B.Hollingshead]
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05/29/16 11:44 PM
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WAWI
TFF Guru
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Diamond Sports Marine talk to Fred Barthold he is as good as they get and specializes in Rangers. Yep, a lot of dealers aren't interested in trade ins., Fred is a good guy.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/29/16 11:51 PM
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KB1953
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Sell your boat first and then go shopping. 
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: WAWI]
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05/30/16 12:44 AM
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Z119
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If you sell your boat outright, you know exactly what you got for it. Deal direct with Fred Barthold at Diamond Sports. He will treat you right. He is a straight shooter. He runs a business and has to make a profit but he will deal.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 02:12 AM
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Douglas J
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Call Fred @ Diamond Sports he is a good guy and will work with you...
#MFGA
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 02:45 AM
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Stephen Phillips
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Cliff Brown at Texas Boat World has been awesome to deal with.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: Stephen Phillips]
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05/30/16 03:50 AM
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N-M-W
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Cliff Brown at Texas Boat World has been awesome to deal with. Second this, Cliff is a great guy and will take care of you. Best buying experience I have ever had.
IM FROM THE REDDEST STATE IN THE UNION.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: JackF]
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05/30/16 12:56 PM
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PaPa@fork
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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X2 Good people to deal with.
If it was easy, everyone would do it
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 01:28 PM
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DaveS
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Bought my current boat from Fred at Diamond Sports and will buy the next one there.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 02:17 PM
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Phoenix 920 Pro xp
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Texas boat world has the best prices
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 02:28 PM
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Mark Perry
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Super Freak
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Fred and Ben at Diamond Sports rock!!!!!
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 05:17 PM
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gatoreyes
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I bought an RT188 in February and am very satisfied. I found it through theTFF so it wasn't from a local dealer. I had priced one at Cabelas and was told there is little room to negotiate. Also, I sold my Tracker on Craigslist and it worked out well. PM me if you have questions on the boat.
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Re: Ranger Dealer/ Buying Suggestions?
[Re: luke18one]
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05/30/16 08:56 PM
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Rick Collis
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Boat Center in Flint is a top notch Ranger dealer.
Rick Collis
903-473-8820
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