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Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/11/18 07:49 PM
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Too Fat 2 Fish
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Sticker shock on the GPS units - looking at refurbs. Anyone have experience with them? More tech = more trouble on rebuilt? Thinking 2nd year of warranty might be worth the $$$
Last edited by Too Fat 2 Fish; 12/11/18 09:32 PM.
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Re: Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/12/18 05:15 AM
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Bobby Milam
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I had a remanufactured Terrova for a couple of years no issue. Now I have a remanufactured Ulterra. It was in the shop once because I let the cord get tangled and the auto show broke but have had no issue since. Saved a lot of money on both. For me it was totally worth it.
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Re: Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/12/18 11:50 AM
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Too Fat 2 Fish
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Thanks Bobby. Both were Factory refurbished & 1 yr warranty? Where did you buy them?
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Re: Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/12/18 06:25 PM
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Jones Trolling Motor
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You asked about the GPS units. MinnKota has just announced a 3yr warranty on the Ultrex. Ulterra and Terrove (the other GPS trolling motors) still have a 2yr warranty. I would hesitate to go with the Factory reconditioned. The last few (although I elected out of the FR program several years ago, I am still able to purchase and sell FR units), after adding freight cost to the dealer and a modest markup are within apx $400.00 of the new one. When I ship one, then it's another $85.00 which brings the customer to within $300. apx of a new one. To me, and knowing what the customer is getting, the extra warranty is worth more than the up front savings. John If I can help, let me know.
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Re: Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/12/18 09:51 PM
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Bobby Milam
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My Terrova I purchased from Cabelas. My Ulterra I bought from MyGreenOutdoors here on the forum. No one could touch his price and if I remember correctly, it included shipping. I think it was around $400 saving if memory serves me right.
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Re: Refurbished TM worth it?
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12/12/18 10:32 PM
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tmd11111
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Keep an eye on on HodgesMarine's website. I picked up a refurbished 80# X5i on there for $650 2 years ago and got a $100 rebate from MotorGuide to boot. It looked brand new and showed no signs of ever being mounted. Later I added the PinPoint GPS kit for only $300 again from HodgesMarine so I'm in it for a total of $950.
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