Does anyone on the forum own a 343? I’m looking a a 2006 w/t496ho. The seller is telling me his boat does 70mph. It stock. I have to drive 3 hours to see it. I’ll punch this guy in the face if he makes me drive then realize it does 52mph. I told him I was not interested in this boat at 52mph.
Any thought?
Btw, I’d never punch anyone in the face, nevertheless, I’d be pissed for him wasting my time.
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Realistically, a 343 with 496HO's should be in the upper 60's range. My 2006 with 525's and the factory speed top would do low 70's.
The dream-o-meter speedo "could" possibly show 70 on the gauge. Work a deal that nets you $10k off for every WOT mph under 70!!
The dream-o-meter speedo "could" possibly show 70 on the gauge. Work a deal that nets you $10k off for every WOT mph under 70!!
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This is a good point - make sure to open a GPS app that shows true speed on your phone to make sure the speedometer is somewhat accurate.
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if the seller will overstate the top end by that much, I wonder what else he would lie about.Jeffrey262 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:16 am Does anyone on the forum own a 343? I’m looking a a 2006 w/t496ho. The seller is telling me his boat does 70mph. It stock. I have to drive 3 hours to see it. I’ll punch this guy in the face if he makes me drive then realize it does 52mph. I told him I was not interested in this boat at 52mph.
Any thought?
Btw, I’d never punch anyone in the face, nevertheless, I’d be pissed for him wasting my time.
I'd tend to stay home.
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Have him Take a vid of it running Wot
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Where was it located? Maybe a member can test drive for you.
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