Leftover R8 - Color and Discount help

[Cobalt240]

Hi Everyone! Long-time Cobalt owner — 240 for 23 years, still running super but time for my retirement boat. Been shopping mostly preowned R7s and R8s, but a leftover 2025 R8 has come up at a northern dealer at a number that's hard to ignore.

Spec looks like the typical package to me, and I don't see any major options missing – eg typical 380 VP power.
Color is Frost Grey hull sides over a Graphite bottom, white accent stripe, Summit/Frost interior with dark driftwood trim. Photo attached

I'm three hours each way from this boat and haven't seen it in person. Before I make that drive I'd like the forums view.

Two questions:
Is grey/charcoal color combo why it's still on the floor? I’ve been a traditional Cobalt color guy and anything off of that is new to me. Not unattractive actually some are kind of cool but don’t want to make a mistake There has to be a reason this boat is still on the floor and the the dealer at least hinted at color not being mainstream for most buyers

Discount One more sanity check while I'm here. This is a two-model-year-old leftover, never titled, never demoed, one or two hours on the meter, full factory warranty starting at my delivery. For those who've bought in that situation — where do these actually trade as a percent off total sticker including freight and prep? Most numbers I've seen quoted are current-year boats, or don't say whether freight and prep are in the calculation.

Thanks so much!!!

[billk2632]

Personally I like that color combination, but it is a little off the mainstream. Come to think of it, my dealer has an R8, gey on grey with dark grey stripe - it's a 2026 and has been on their floor for a year now. Only other options that are must haves for me are 1. Windlass and 2.Upgraded head with a sink. Honestly based on what you have said and the picture, you might have found a good deal -- sometimes boats/cars just don't sell and not for any specific reason.

[AsLan7]

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So glad you found us C240...and thanks for being such a dedicated Cobalt owner.

I agree with b..2632, sometimes certain models will sit longer for no apparent reason other than the right buyer to come along.

You purchased a beautiful boat. Post a few pics out on the water after you pick her up. And enjoy making more great family memories on a Cobalt.
Welcome aboard mate!

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[kas232ca]

I think that color combo looks great. I would think you are in the drivers seat with getting a good deal. Time of year, 2 model year old boat, etc. When you think they are as low as they will go, maybe see if they can do an extended warranty free or at their cost to seal the deal.