New boat questions

OK so I started looking around and if there was ever a time to buy its now. I want the boat to be garage friendly. It all started at Nor Cal Mastercraft. I was picking up a new rope when the wife and kids fell in love with the X2 there. So I decided to look around at other boats on the top of my list- Supra 21v, Malibu VTX or even the VLX. I think I ruled out Nautique due to the budget and Sanger because its time for something different. I haven't got to an MB dealer yet. I know its a long list but without bashing whos got pros and cons. I heard a con for the X2 was the front is low and can take water over the nose when weighted. Im not too worried, as like I said I have a Sanger and if I can keep the front dry on that then I think I can handle about anything! This is a big decision so let me know what you all think without the bashing. Testing the Supra sunday but I havent been in any of the others except the VLX. Also one other question Mastercraft wanted a deposit before they took me out. Is that normal?