New and need help with 22 classic

[WhiteBoy]

My brother and I are looking at a 2000 22 classic 454 mpi with 150 hrs. We took it for a ride today, the boat looks and runs great. The owner wants 20k. It does not have a trailer. What do you guys think? Is this a fair price? If not what would be fair?

Remember it does NOT have a trailer.

Thanks

[Mckillop]

You can get a nice aluminum trailer for $4500. Just because they want $20K, doesn't mean they are going to get it. If it were me, I would offer $17.5K and hope to settle at $18.5K, then track down a good trailer.

[WhiteBoy]

I do plan to offer him less than what he's asking, but just in case he will not come down, is 20k to high?

[Buddyc]

There are alot of factors that would determine if that was a fair price. If it is real clean, Kept out of the water, Not bottompainted, What does bilge look like? intierior? And probibally most of all get it checked out by a local surveyor... then ask yourself is it worth it for you to enjoy at that price.
Best of luck and pics would probibally help

[gcarter]

There's always exceptions, but I would guess the average for a pre AMH boat would be $10K-$18K, w/a trailer.

For someone asking the upper end of the price range should always expect a survey to justify the price.

[WhiteBoy]

After doing some reading on here I guess I need to tell y'all it is a 7.4L mpi not a magnum. How much does that matter?

This would be my first Mercruiser all my expericence is with outboards, so don't hold back on your thoughts.

[WhiteBoy]

The more I read on here the more I think I sould stay away from the 7.4L and look for something a little stronger. Are the 496's worth having?

[Pismo]

Trailers are cheap, $2500.

It will still be well powered with a 7.4 and that engine will last forever. A 454 Mag or 502 Mag would be more fun but more money too. 496s are newer and will be more money as well. Fine engine tho. I like the 502 better.

The trailer issue, the smaller 7.4, all good negotiating points.

Saltwater use is a top priority. Avoid it or offer much less if so. There are plenty of fresh boats out there.

[Carl C]

Here's a nice 502. Pier 57 delivers too!http://www.pier57.com/200838DonziZxfWhitee3x300.htm

IDK though. The more I look at it I don't like the trailer or Donzi logos and it's saltwater.

[WhiteBoy]

Thanks guys. I think I'm going to offer him 15k and see where it goes from there. I like that pier 57 boat, but I'm not looking to spend more than 22k.

[Carl C]

Thanks guys. I think I'm going to offer him 15k and see where it goes from there. I like that pier 57 boat, but I'm not looking to spend more than 22k.

They will deal and no one has a better reputation than Pier 57. I bought my boat there.

[FISHIN SUCKS]

http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/2000...dard-Equipment

Using my zip code in Indiana, this is what NADA says. change the zip to yours and add any options to see what the book says. Depends on where you're at and what options and how clean she is. Like my ole man once told me, the book never wrote me a check, but you can use it as a guide. Good luck,
tom

[RickSE]

Here's a nice 502. Pier 57 delivers too!http://www.pier57.com/200838DonziZxfWhitee3x300.htm

IDK though. The more I look at it I don't like the trailer or Donzi logos and it's saltwater.

Holly Cow, nice boat for a reasonable price. Carl, do you have a contact at Pier 57? I'm suggesting my coworker look at this boat as a move up from his 1996 18C.

[GBond]

[quote=Carl C;603461]Here's a nice 502. Pier 57 delivers too!http://www.pier57.com/200838DonziZxfWhitee3x300.htm

Nice boat...looks like you'll have to get creative adding hydraulic steering with the way they mounted the K-planes.

Just a thought...

[Fishermanjm]

George,,, silly question, AMH?