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The cheap ass in me wants to buy something used for a decent deal, hope nothing breaks and resell towards the end of the season and get my money back. But that doesn't always work out. The only downside to the Spark is the 90HP version top speed is only like 48 mph...... That's crawling. A company sells a tune, little under a grand and gives you 109HP but I haven't seen and top speed numbers.. Cruising around for half the day on the Spark seems like it might wear that little motor out quickly.

Sounds like I should run. I'm going to go check out the Spark this weekend and take it for a ride, just hoping it's not a complete pile.. Not holding my breath though for the price. Standups aside, What would you suggest in the 5-7k range on something? Cheers

Why so much hate for the RXP? I've had a few XP and Waveraiders over the years are really like both of those old buckets. Not a fan of stand ups, as I travel to certain areas by water in the summer.

All of the dealers in the area I've spoken with just mentioned the washer issue with the supercharger, but said they are pretty stout. $4,200 with a trailer with lower hours and one owner is appealing.

It's starting to finally get warm and I'm looking at picking up another pwc, every year I buy these used have fun and sell them when it starts to get cold and get all of my money back. Last year didn't work like that, I bought a used ski, that was nothing but problems. It was bound to happen, just like when buying a used car-something will break. I looked at some new Sea Doos yesterday and not sure I can justify spending the 9+k on a ski and then paying the tax and trailer costs... Maybe if it was warm year round, I wouldn't hesitate. So I started looking at used stuff and found a 2004 Sea Doo RXP, 215hp, Riva stage 1 kit, one owner, 65 hours, nice trailer for $4,200. This is a pretty good deal, If I end up going this route I will make sure everything is in order, and have the supercharger rebuilt to avoid any issues. This morning I looked at a few local places that sell skis online and noticed Sea Doo has a new model, the Sea Doo Spark. It's right under 5k new! Granted it will only reach 50mph, it's rather small and is probably really fun to ride. I've never had a ski that can go over 60MPH when it was new anyways and those were always fun. Not sure which route to take, buy a new slower ski that has a warranty (only a year) or buy a 04 RXP and basically have the same amount of money tied into it after I have it serviced? Someone that knows more than me, give me some insight please! Thanks! :gabe:

That's good news! Ohio is lucky with all of the tracks near

Glad I'm all electric.

Thanks! I didn't get that vibe from his post. I also understand you have a business doing this, a lot different than a 26 year old buying this junk to have fun with a possibly make a few bucks once finished.

I responded to your PM. Most likely I will end up turning it for a few bucks, but still don't want any surprises. Bought into a business recently so coughing up almost 60k isn't chump change for me.

I've never heard of a owner paying for the PPI..... That's kicking someone in the knees a little too hard, and you know I'm pretty stingy. It's a 2010 with roughly 30k miles, 56k. Great deal

Yeah, it's nothing to brag about considering Cedar Point....

I understand it can break, I just don't want to purchase it with a list of issues to get back to where I thought the car was when I bought it. I have no issues with anything breaking in my possession once I own it, not the type of person to have the car then complain once something breaks. It's a used car and things will break. I'm not sure why a stock replacement motor was put back in and some of the guts from the built motor weren't transferred over, the owner wouldn't know as he has a shop doing all of his work, which I will as well. I hate working on cars when I can pay to hopefully have it done right the first time. I haven't priced a motor build, but it looks like that should be something to factor in....

That's something I didn't think of, could have the dealer do a PPI and have a trusted shop do a few dyno pulls. If all is well I will be purchasing it, from a friend. The downside he is the type to just bring it to a shop and really has no idea about any tech specs or anything... So I want the thing looked at carefully. He had a Ferrari 360 and thought changing the oil every 15k miles was acceptable because the Amsoil bottles said so.... I know this car has been taken care of though, because it's broke a few times and has been in and out of the shop, so more time in their hands than his ha ha

I'm planning on taking a AMS Alpha 9 GTR off my friends hands, normally when I buy a car I do the normal look at the usual stuff and drive it and call it a day. I don't know much about these and would prefer dishing out the money on a PPI. The car was making 950+HP on pump gas with a built motor, which has since exploded.. The car currently has a stock replacement motor and is making 700HP with a built trans. Would a GTR equipped Nissan dealer be my best bet or should I look at shops that deal with upgrading these? Not sure how much faith I have in dealers.. Thanks

I live in the lake Norman area. If you have any questions just ask

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17 years is a long time to own a car! I remember watching videos of this car before I even knew about this website haha

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Just left mine. 70+ and sunny!

That can be said with any oil, it's e85 that's the issue.

Score! Nice when things like this workout for people.

Skip the WV date night and have her tug on your two inches of death instead

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Evos don't have cruise control! Ordering one of these now, had no idea they were legal.