How much does a new engine cost?
In class a couple of weeks ago, the instructor told us that an ISX 15 engine alone costs about $75,000. He said the transmission is about $25,000. Told us the K3 chassis retails for $250,000. I cou...
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kind of in comparison, we were at a boat show a couple of months ago in Lake Havasu City AZ and, of course there were some outstanding boats, all kinds of boats, jet, family pleasure, cruising, fishing and much more. The "Mercury" reps were there with ONE of their latest show stoppers. It was a brand new, fresh off the press, "400HP" HI OUTPUT Mercury, four stroke outboard engine.
Because it didn't have a price on it, while sitting there on an engine stand, I asked. I 'bout fell over the price. He (one of the reps) without hesitation, blurted out, "JUST OVER $40,000". YEOW!!
Man things cost a lot to have fun! I guess that's why it "PAYS" to be Donald Trump.
Scott
kind of in comparison, we were at a boat show a couple of months ago in Lake Havasu City AZ and, of course there were some outstanding boats, all kinds of boats, jet, family pleasure, cruising, fishing and much more. The "Mercury" reps were there with ONE of their latest show stoppers. It was a brand new, fresh off the press, "400HP" HI OUTPUT Mercury, four stroke outboard engine.
Because it didn't have a price on it, while sitting there on an engine stand, I asked. I 'bout fell over the price. He (one of the reps) without hesitation, blurted out, "JUST OVER $40,000". YEOW!!
Man things cost a lot to have fun! I guess that's why it "PAYS" to be Donald Trump.
Scott
