Stoty Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey everyone, I'm looking at buying a 2006 Ranger 175vs in mint condition this weekend. Comes with: 2006 Yamaha 4-stroke - 115 HP Lowrance GPS 65lb minn kota all batteries matching RangerTrail trailer Any idea on what it's worth? I want to make sure that I'm not overpaying for it. Cheers, *Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Ball park $17,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) 17,000 to me would be top dollar.I would say the lowest I would offer it up for is 14,000. Just look at aniceguys post in the clasified and see what he was offering up and the price. Edited January 13, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 you guys sure it's only 3 years old at best ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 If it's the one in Bracebridge.. exactly what he's askin.. $17K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Seems to be a consensus! Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Man I was gonna say 25--guess my sucker light is on Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 There's another down Kitchener way with a 115 Merc Opti for $19K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 you guys sureit's only 3 years old at best ....... Terry, if I had the cash a couple years ago,I could of got one off of Boat max for 15000. It had a 115 opti,and the boat was mint.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would strongly suggest you talk to the guy with the 115 opti and compare boats,the 2 stroke would perform much better and they are the same on fuel/maintance costs.The 4 stroke would be a dog compared to the Merc.Go to bassboatcentral.com/boats for sale Ranger page to get an idea of different models values in US dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 hey Hirk are you the guy that has the allison with the 300 mariner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 no,225 Pro Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) more and more allisons showin up I guess..got intrigued with a convo I had at the boat show about bullet boats, did some serious reading and Im taking a run as soon as the snow brakes to see if I can take a peek and maybe do a deal on that 08 bullet for sale Stoty if I can give any advise its to get a bigger boat with a bigger engine....I love my boat its the best fishing purchase I have ever done, bought it from one heck of a great guy who maintained it to mint yet at 18.5 feet with a 150 and having been on a lot of 20 plus boats I wish I would have bought bigger and not be dealing with 2 footitis... Edited January 13, 2009 by aniceguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 It is a luxury item and with todays economy things change from sale to sale. Here is a site for used prices: http://www.nadaguides.com/ forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 It is a luxury item Thats not a luxury item,it,s an upgrade from a 14 ft tinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goteeboy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 http://www.nadaguides.com/ check out this site. it gives wholesale, tradein, buyback prices.... in US prices, but a standard guide. base price for boat alone w/o motor is 12,850 US. add another 1000 or more for features and options.... motor price is around 6000 not sure about trailer price. let's say 1000 21,000 US ball park, probably more... that comes out to 26,000 canadian... given most rangers are loaded w/ features and a trailer will add at least a thousand, but also considering that packages are cheaper... if you can get it for 17K, get it.... if you can get it for 20k get it. but if you have exact model numbers...and boat options, you can get a better estimate from the nadaguides website. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Stoty don't pay too much attention to NADA values,their guide has more holes in it than a speed freak,the best thing is to comparison shop similar boats.I will second what niceguy said,you may find under 18' is VERY small once you get used to it and will not have the speed,rough water handling or stability at rest a 18'+ w/v-6 has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Stoty don't pay too much attention to NADA values,their guide has more holes in it than a speed freak,the best thing is to comparison shop similar boats.I will second what niceguy said,you may find under 18' is VERY small once you get used to it and will not have the speed,rough water handling or stability at rest a 18'+ w/v-6 has. I can attest to the smaller boat/engine. I had the 350V Ranger with a 115. Great for the 2 footies like Milo said,but once the 3-4,s start,you can skip the first two,but that third can be a duzzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 trader.ca has a value finder for cars...not sure if it does for boats too, you enter make/model/yr etc and itl lists high/low and avg pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Stoty if I can give any advise its to get a bigger boat with a bigger engine....I love my boat its the best fishing purchase I have ever done, bought it from one heck of a great guy who maintained it to mint yet at 18.5 feet with a 150 and having been on a lot of 20 plus boats I wish I would have bought bigger and not be dealing with 2 footitis... Thanks for the advice but my truck is a street truck (Chevy Xtreme), so I am limited as to what I can tow. The 20+ full sized boat are too much for my truck. My life long dream has been to own a ranger, and this size is great for my 1st ever boat actually. This isnt an upgrade from a 14ft tinny like someone said...this is literally MY first boat. Again, I appreciate all the comments/advice though. Sounds like I am getting a good deal, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Research that motor. We had 1 at the lodge where I worked and for 2 years it was nothing but problems. Our 90's were almost flawless but that 115 was a bugger. I heard someone else say the same thing one time too about that 115. At least ask the owner for the maintenance history to see if he's had to have it in the shop a lot. Just an FYI and I didn't want to rain on your parade but when you're spending that much $$$ you want to cover all your bases. Odds are it works well though. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 This isnt an upgrade from a 14ft tinny like someone said...this is literally MY first boat. It was a joke me son. Hope you enjoy yer ride if you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 dude, I don't know what a footistis is but if that means dragging more than one buddy along....forget it! I can barely tolerate a partner let alone a third of fourth person on my boat....even if it was 30 feet long. Anyway, it obviously depends on what water you are fishing 80% of the time.....big water will be a problem from time to time but if you can handle it, that ranger will too. Common sense prevails on the water bro,......live the dream, get the Ranger. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 AMEN BROTHER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 If you always wanted a Ranger, then buy it. Seems like a decent boat. The gas costs go up when you move to a 20 footer and 225 hp (towing and driving around the lake). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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