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Jdpber · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:57 pm

I'm sure you could look harder

deafwish · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:47 am

For similar money, look at buying a cool, old skool XP Limited.
You'll be the coolest kid, brapping on the lake!

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:39 am

deafwish wrote:

For similar money, look at buying a cool, old skool XP Limited.
You'll be the coolest kid, brapping on the lake!

That's so funny you say that.... because I've found two 99 XP Limited's in mint condition for $2000 each. Very tempting. 1/3rd the price and goes 10mph faster than a Spark. Also uses twice the fuel and breaks all the time.

captkevin · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:21 am

This might be why you can't find a spark.

http://www.sea-doo.ca/content/dam/seado ... 282%29.pdf

I'd buy a Yamaha.

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:43 am

The 2015 models come out in 2 months the dealer said. I know the spark isn't the best, fastest, or whatever but it fits my needs and budget. I just want something that looks good and I can fart around on. They get great fuel consumption and have a warranty.

RotaryRacer · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:18 am

People say they ride a little more loose like the mid-late 90s ones did.

I had a 97 GS with the 787. It was a blast. The Spark seems like a current version of that generation GS.

But, that GS was so easy to work on and so simple.

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:13 pm

RotaryRacer wrote:

People say they ride a little more loose like the mid-late 90s ones did.

I had a 97 GS with the 787. It was a blast. The Spark seems like a current version of that generation GS.

But, that GS was so easy to work on and so simple.

Yeah. My buddy rented one while on vacation. Said it was loose (compared to his tank of a ski). I've heard of people adding weight to make them more stable and to pull wakeboarders. They are the EASIEST ski in the world to work on. Literally. Due to their plastic construction the hull and deck are bolted together. Remove the bolts and a harness clip or 3, and the whole top of the ski comes off.

I found a used one with 11 hours on it locally for 5k (2up, HO engine), that's about $1200 off. BUT it's orange like that pic. I want black and gray to match my car (black car gray rims).

RotaryRacer · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:48 pm

By easy to work on I meant that the GS, as a 2 stroke carb'd engine, it was easy to keep running and get running again after an unfortunate "drowning". Engine access sucked. I concur the spark has that department cornered. But you are still dealing with a 4-stroke fuel injected engine at the end of the day.

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:15 pm

So apparently the 60hp and 90hp Seadoo Sparks are the same engine, just a different ECU tune. $1000 for a re-flash kit and they make 110hp (60 or 90 model).

This changes everything.

Jdpber · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:30 pm

you can wrap the orange for $20 and an hour in your driveway problem solved

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:41 pm

Jdpber wrote:

you can wrap the orange for $20 and an hour in your driveway problem solved

Yep. Found an orange HO with trailer in jacksonville with 20 hours. Guy asking 6900 LOL!!! I just texted him 5500 cash, that's what NADA says it worth with trailer.

fi.na.tine · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:56 pm

Jdpber wrote:

you can wrap the orange for $20 and an hour in your driveway problem solved

or go retro and rattle can it for $10.....

captkevin · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:59 pm

Why wouldn't you buy the one you found for $5000?

ric · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:12 pm

deafwish · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:06 pm

ric wrote:

They get great fuel consumption.

You're looking at the wrong toy to own!
The 951 in the XPL is as tough as a brick outhouse & goes like a cut cat.

www.iFourWinns.com

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