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to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 #5772252 01/28/11 04:56 AM
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I just found out we are getting WAY more back in taxes than i originally thought...

I have had an eye on this boat for a few days and would like to get it but I need to know if it is a GREAT deal or if there are many just like it for the same price range..

the boat and motor are both 93 models and the owner said the only things that dont work is the front livewell, and the only thing the is broken is the rear fishing seat mount will slide out if pulled up.. the upholstery is a little rough around the edges but would last me a few more years..

the owner is asking $4,900.. What do you guys think?









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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: kelley350x] #5772303 01/28/11 05:27 AM
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If that Johnson is in good condition then I say offer him 4,150 cash if you have that much coming back at you. Those are great boats and plus you can always fix as you go. I think that is a fair deal if all titles are good and the hull is good shape. Git it and tear it up!

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #5772340 01/28/11 05:54 AM
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Have someone do a compression check on the motor and look at the lower unit. Easy to do and well worth the money to check these items that are costy to fix.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: keneth allen] #5772343 01/28/11 05:57 AM
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Check the transom as well

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: kellisag] #5772352 01/28/11 06:04 AM
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Sounds a little high to me.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: ezbassin] #5772375 01/28/11 06:25 AM
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Good boat, but definitely on the high side. Looks like it needs new carpet and seats. I don't see any graphs or prop. I would say 2k at best, assuming the engine checks out by a mechanic. Go to blue book, it will give you a couple of free values to see what the bank would loan on the boat. IMO

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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: Rangervx] #5772380 01/28/11 06:37 AM
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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: ezbassin] #5772386 01/28/11 06:49 AM
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J Rankin has a skeeter you may want to take a look at....

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: madermu] #5772405 01/28/11 07:18 AM
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too high, $3500 max ONLY if the motor checks out

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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: Devil Horse] #5772412 01/28/11 07:30 AM
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shocked

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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: madermu] #5772455 01/28/11 10:25 AM
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The question is how much you want to spend and how the boat checks out. Take it from someone that in the past just jumped on what I thought was a good deal and did not get the boat checked out. I got a very bad deal. The transom was soft and needed to be replaced. That was my first boat. The link with the 92 Ranger looks like a good deal, but if your budget will only allow 5,000 offer no more than $4,000 for this one. A little work and ypu can have a nice boat with not much in it. You need to think a head,graphs,small things that will need to fixed and other stuff you will need to add and replace. Good luck and let us know what you end up with.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: No Bass!!!!] #5772459 01/28/11 10:30 AM
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the fish dont care what it looks like !!!

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: BigBassDaddy73] #5772460 01/28/11 10:37 AM
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Kelly, PM sent

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: No Bass!!!!] #5772461 01/28/11 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted By: No Bass!!!!
The question is how much you want to spend and how the boat checks out. Take it from someone that in the past just jumped on what I thought was a good deal and did not get the boat checked out. I got a very bad deal. The transom was soft and needed to be replaced. That was my first boat. The link with the 92 Ranger looks like a good deal, but if your budget will only allow 5,000 offer no more than $4,000 for this one. A little work and ypu can have a nice boat with not much in it. You need to think a head,graphs,small things that will need to fixed and other stuff you will need to add and replace. Good luck and let us know what you end up with.


x10000000000000000000!!!!

I did the same thing last Sept. and thought I was getting a good deal. Now I'm stuck trying to get the money to replace rings on a piston and it ain't cheap!! bang Get the compression checked and TAKE A TEST RIDE!!! Have the motor AND transom thoroughly checked out. Don't fall in love with it till you've had this done.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: crankin'_dave] #5772491 01/28/11 11:34 AM
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I think there are better deals on a lot newer boats

Keep looking and try not to fall in love with any of them


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