View Full Version : 28zx vs Formula 292
roadking
10-20-2003, 07:11 PM
Went to boat show in Annapolis,MD on Saturday. Donzi had no ZX's @ show. anyway I put a deposit on a '04 292...I can back out easy. It has twin 350's for 100K. they will only give me 20K for my '99 22zx. should I be looking at something else for these $$$. I'm still a rookie in the boating world....please give me ideas before I do something stupid. I NEED to go 70mph+++!
PS... I love the 22 Classic, but the water is a little too rough around here.
Shanghied Again
10-20-2003, 08:26 PM
The 28ZX all the way, Twin 350 Mags runs 72-74 mph and is a much prettier boat. The Windshield on the 29 makes it look like a Family boat. I like the windscreen on the 28ZX. Runs almost the same in rough water. The 28 is slightly faster.
Those were my two favorites at the Miami show.
RICPAZ
10-21-2003, 07:09 AM
I'd go with the ZX. I think it looks much more like a high-performance boat than the Formula and it's a bit faster. I also think they are screwing you by only offering you $20k for your 22ZX. I sold my '99 22ZX a couple months ago for $35k! Just my .02 cents.
-Rich
Shanghied Again
10-21-2003, 08:37 AM
Rich, You also had a 502 BigBlock, I have been selling brand new 22ZXs 350s for 36,500 Brand new with trim tabs full graphics Silent Choice and the 2004 are even lower with a stripped model 22 ZX. The Big Blocks are more desired. I have a 2001 Daytona ZX Reflections Loaded 50hrs Kiekeifer Race planes External Lathiem Steering Loaded to the hills for 34,000. 20,000 is about what the trade in price goes. I have seen them as high as 24,000 Trade in but what is he paying on the top end. Is the 29 a 2003 or 2004 I am pretty sure he is buying from Tenton Marine he has a couple of 2002s and 2003s from last year that he can't get rid of.
roadking
10-21-2003, 08:44 AM
the dealer is Full Tilt and the boat is an '04...they have an '03 that they will sell for 6K less. they have a deal where the 1st 30 payments go 100% no interest then payments have 5.25% interest rate. (saves around 5K in the 1st 2.5 years)....still haven't made up my mind.
roadking
10-21-2003, 08:46 AM
the dealer is Full Tilt and the boat is an '04...they have an '03 that they will sell for 6K less. they have a deal where the 1st 30 payments go 100% no interest then payments have 5.25% interest rate. (saves around 5K in the 1st 2.5 years)....still haven't made up my mind.
RICPAZ
10-21-2003, 09:37 AM
Oh OK. I didn't know the specs on his 22zx.
RICPAZ
10-21-2003, 09:41 AM
Hey Frank,
By the way, are they still offering the Z-Care 5 year warranty on new 2004 ZX's?
-Rich
RickSE
10-21-2003, 11:24 AM
No Z-Care for the 2004 boats. If you decide Donzi you may be better off looking for a 2003 with Z-Care.
Also you should be able to find an 03' or 04' 28ZX for a similar price, $100K or less.
Bill H....
10-21-2003, 01:32 PM
IMO, that price is way too high. Six months ago, I could have bought a brand new 2002 28ZXO w/twin 350 mags for 78.5K. This was at Grand Lake, OK. I bought my new 28ZXO about 1 year earlier. I almost cried. The only saving grace was the boat had graphics and I like the two tone look...much cleaner to me. The dealer was going out-of-business and wanted to get rid of the last of his inventory. I kid you not.
Bill H....
undertaker
10-22-2003, 07:24 AM
You might want to check out Jackson Marine in Northeast, MD they have two 28ZX one is a 2003 with Z care the other is a 2004 both have twin 350 mags and nice graphics. I think the 2003 was bought from a dealer who went out of business not sure though. I had a 2000 28ZX with twin 350 mags loved the boat ran 72 mph and loved rough water only reason I sold was to move up to a 2002 33ZX. Good luck in your decision.
PS Offshore Performance the new donzi dealer in Grasonville, MD had a 38ZR and 38ZX st the Annapolis show.
Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
10-22-2003, 04:33 PM
We have a couple new Formula's here, owners love the cust service and I am impressed with the boats, heavy boats, built well, IMHO.
Give me a call.
Bryan
Great talking with you, best of luck....
Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
10-22-2003, 08:27 PM
Under Taker;
http://www.offshore-performance.com/index.html
Offshore Performance is not a new Donzi dealer, in fact once those two boats go I believe they are no longer will be a Donzi dealer.
Call Harry and ask for specifics. Could just be rumor, he certainly is not the owner, just the guy I tried to work with for a test ride (mission impossible!)....
I can add more about that dealership if ask in regards to my dealings with them. They also dealer Cig and Sonic.
Bryan
undertaker
10-23-2003, 06:49 AM
I guess I was mistaken, when I went over to look at the 38ZX a guy by the name of Brett Dean was on me like flies on sh-- and he gave me his card and said to email him if I need any info on Donzi boats. I then went to Jackson Marine booth (they were showing Regal boats)and spoke to Bob Mitchell who sold me my two Donzi's and he said they were a new dealer in the area thats why Jackson did not have any Donzi's there themselves because the Annapolis show is in Offshore Performances area and Offshore Performance ordered a lot of boats thus they were abke to show Donzi's. The whole thing was wierd because Jackson for the last four years I went to the Annapolis show always had Donzi's there. I guess I am just a little partial to Jackson because they have treated me very well the last four years I have own a Donzi.
roadking
10-23-2003, 08:06 AM
They are a new dealer, infact Donzi would not let Jackson attend the show w/ Donzi's they were there w/ Regal only.
fasttrucker
10-23-2003, 12:49 PM
I was lookin at buying a sonic at offshore. :rolleyes: The salesman I was dealing with got the boot. eek! I was at red eye dock bar with my 28zx when the owner of offshore pulled in with that new donzi poker run/race boat. :cool: I like jackson marine,cool poker run.They are more donzi people. :p
Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
10-23-2003, 01:27 PM
When I said not new I guess I should have said not recently new, they have had Donzi for at least a year now, delivered a 38ZX to our club this past summer.
Sorry for any confusion.
Bryan
Go with the ZX. I think the Jackson Marine is doing demo rides this weekend. That should help make your mind up. :D
Jake
roadking
10-29-2003, 01:52 PM
couldn't take a spin @ jackson over the weekend, I was in LV. took a spin last Thursday on the 292, w/ 2 of us and a 3/4 tank of gas the boat was right around 70mph...forgot my gps. still haven't had a ride on the 28ZX, but was able to check one out @ Jackson last Wed. my opinion is the interior on the 292 is nicer and the cabin is much nicer w/ more headroom and nicer material. still think I'm going to go w/ the Donzi....faster and a little less$$$. thanks for all the input.
Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
10-29-2003, 04:52 PM
roadking
Formula's 18 month 0% interest and then 4.9% would be enough to sway me on a new boat, if they only had fairings.....
The 28ZX is a great boat too, weigh all the pros/cons on paper.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
Bryan
DaveP
11-04-2003, 11:38 AM
We currently have a 2004 28ZX in stock.
Please visit for photos: http://www.typhoonperformancemarine.com/donzi.htm
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