wheeling and dealing

[gchaney]

I know it is common when negotiating on new bikes to try and work a helmet or jacket or something into the deal. Has anyone ever tried to work a wake or surf board into a deal for a new boat?

[axeman]

Never hurts to ask. The worst thing that could happen is you get told no.

[4th ski-doo]

My dealer offered free private lessons with a coach

[gchaney]

lessons would be great.

[Nautiquehunter]

I got a new surfboard with my 210.

[biggator]

When I got my Malibu, they gave me $1k credit for the pro shop to load up with boards, vests, lines, whatever. When I got my Nautique, it came with probably $500 worth of safety gear and accessories.. and they loaded us up with Nautique shwag.

Can't hurt to ask.

[tvaleri]

I got a "free" boat cover on my recent '14 210 purchase.

[swc5150]

I used to throw in skis, vests, tubes, etc when I sold a boat at good margin (of the customer asked of course). If you get a killer deal on the boat, you'll be lucky if they throw in a dealership T shirt. I scored such a good deal on my '06 196 that the dealer delivered the boat bone dry on fuel. The owner of the dealership said flat out that the deal was so skinny that I was on my own for gas.

[scottb7]

Free stuff is fun, but I do think to some extent above is correct. If you are getting more then incidentals there is probably money being left on the table.

[gchaney]

good point I would rather get the best deal on the item then get extras. I feel like I am kind of in a tight spot here I only have one "local" dealer and they are like 3 hours away and there really isnt anyone else that deals wakeboard boats in this area so they really dont have any competition but they seam to be working with me.

[cc4me]

I am in the same "boat" gchaney.....pun intended. With one dealer 3 hours away it makes negotiations, test drives, etc difficult. It also causes me concern for maintenance.

[gchaney]

Cc4me I recently contacted nautique via there Facebook page and they are putting me in contact with the regional rep in this area to see if we can't come up with a solution to my limited dealer access.

[nyryan2001]

I am 3hrs from my dealer and would do it again in a heartbeat. Buxton is A+.

Its all about the dealer.

[cc4me]

Cc4me I recently contacted nautique via there Facebook page and they are putting me in contact with the regional rep in this area to see if we can't come up with a solution to my limited dealer access.

Hey gchaney, have you heard from the regional rep yet? If so, what did you guys come up with to help?

[gchaney]

Yes the south east regional rep contacted another dealership that is actually only another 45 minutes further then the one the website takes me to. He ensured they had the boats I was trying to view and then put me in contact with them.