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1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:21 pm
by whitelightning

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:04 am
by AsLan7
whitelightning wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:21 pm Not mine but check this out.

https://loz.craigslist.org/boa/d/cobalt ... 20198.html
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I think Thunder550 ought to buy that & flip it....with his knowledge, he would have it in tip top shape up to speed ready to go in a day. :D
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Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:51 pm
by thunder550
Flipping doesn't work as well when you put more into it than it's worth. I think I have a problem :lol:

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:37 pm
by whitelightning
I may look at it. What could it bring cherried out?

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:58 pm
by thunder550
I'm far from an expert on value of these boats, but personally I think you'd be lucky to get $25k for it in absolute perfect condition. I'd guess maybe $20-22k? This is where I struggle with mine, bought for $11k initially but have north of $25k into it including the trailer upgrades I've done, and I doubt that I'd be able to get that back out of it.

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:21 pm
by Big Block Power
thunder550 wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:58 pm I'm far from an expert on value of these boats, but personally I think you'd be lucky to get $25k for it in absolute perfect condition. I'd guess maybe $20-22k? This is where I struggle with mine, bought for $11k initially but have north of $25k into it including the trailer upgrades I've done, and I doubt that I'd be able to get that back out of it.
I bet you could have saved some if you just bought a new trailer.

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:34 pm
by thunder550
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:21 pm I bet you could have saved some if you just bought a new trailer.
Wish you.would have told me that sooner :lol: :lol:

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:44 pm
by Big Block Power
thunder550 wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:34 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:21 pm I bet you could have saved some if you just bought a new trailer.
Wish you.would have told me that sooner :lol: :lol:
I tried when you were in the parking lot fixing the brakes. Lol

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:39 pm
by whitelightning
I'm going to look at it Thursday morning.

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:44 am
by thunder550
Sweet, keep us posted :)

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:35 pm
by whitelightning
Sounds like my trip to look at it may be delayed.

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:09 pm
by whitelightning
I drove to look at it today.


Needs/Issues
Canvas original, faded es nearing end of life
Snap in carpet original, hard and at end of life
Tear in narrow strip in front of rear seat
Tear in area between rear seat and sun deck
Trim up not working must use trailer up
Crack in water/air temp gauge
Steering loose
Front removable cushions starting to separate at seems
One major gel coat chip on nose on top deck
Radio basic but works ok
Woodgrain showing age
Trailer needs tires
Hatch motor slow and noisy
Dipstick showed a quart low but was not on level ground

Good
Desirable engine and drive
Normal wear, no signs of abuse
Trailer good, paint good with spare and cover
Overall gel shiny, recently buffed
Engine compartment clean
Sun deck recently recovered
Impeller new
New belts
Prop not perfect but good
No stress cracks

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:31 pm
by thunder550
Sounds like it could be good, for the right price. I'll be interested to see if it moves.

Re: 1995 252 w/502 MAG

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:56 pm
by whitelightning
Yeah, I'm keeping an eye on it.