Axis boats getting a make over for 2014
So I have herd from the Axis forums that the 2014 Axis A22 will have the surf gate operated off toggle switches and they will be coming out with the new A24
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More like a herd of horses that were beat to death
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Well they are already doing preorders for the A22 with surf gate my friend order one Monday and he should have it by the end of August. A24 might be Rumor
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Da moose!!??
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I was close to pulling the trigger on one but one that I wish they would change is the tower/windshield design.
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And this of course will mean more $$ and a higher price exponentially. They are seriously pushing the limits. So much for a price point boat.
On the flip side their boats have come a loooooooong way and their wakes are macking. With the new vinyl for 2013 it's hard to discount them. I just hope they stay with the keep it simple method if toggle/ rocker switches and don't go computer LCD style. Something to be said for simple. I think all the improvements are killing the resale value though. Who's gonna want used when couple k more will get you the upgrades. That is my biggest hang up right now in their boats. |
Swatguy. Just consider the fact that, with the increase in yearly prices due to new options, the older boats, which were less originally, are holding their values very well. Just look at what 2009 and 2010 A22's are selling for. Those boats were a lot less than the 2013's.
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All boats are doing that. However, I've been told that the A22 base price increase for '14 is only like 2%.
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Which is much better than the other lines Malibu is putting out, that's not bad at all and the normal increase I would expect year to year.
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I guess I am thinking a bit different. Sure it's great for the guys who purchased 50's, but if I am a consumer a new boat loan rate vs a used boat loan will save you the price difference alone in interest. Also why buy the used 10-11 when u can grab a brand spankin new one for few k more with the upgrades. To me the Axis name just doesn't get the attention. While for all us who want a pure wakeboat understand its capabities and value there is no way a used Axis has nearly the looks or market from consumers as the big 3. The name just isn't out there yet. They are in the 60k range all day by me loaded with just the necessities. I guess maybe what's more of an issue iss 60k is now a budget boat .
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So ready to see some actual pics of the 14' models!!!!!!!
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I've priced out an a24. ~72k with all the options necessary aside from the biggest engine.
The Axis "dillema" is interesting. They're the perfect boat for someone like me. Younger, less financially secure than a 50 YO. When i go out, its to wakeboard, not cruise around the lake. Don't care about "image" associated with a "Luxary" brand boat. I was at Walloon Lake here in Michigan over the 4th, which is a VERY wealthy lake. Earnest Hemingway had a house on the lake. I launched at the local malibu dealership. I had a bunch of employees including the owner of the marina stop me and chat about my Axis. They haven't sold a SINGLE axis this year, as i understand it. Their clientel has no need for a budget boat like it. |
72k? Disgusting....
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Come on 60 plus K boats are not budget or even close to it. BU should just dump the V line make it Axis and be honest about the boat being a budget boat or for the regular guy.
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Yeah, good lord. What else can you get in the 24 ft range for 72k? Huh?
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A 2012 A22 loaded WITH the LS3 lists out over $70k
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list and sold are often two different numbers. That Vandall had an LS3?
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Seattle Bu dealer was asking 90k for a fully, fully loaded VTX after freight and prep.
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