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I would think you could get the 2012 for closer to $20k less than a new one, certainly when freight, dealer prep and such is added to the new deal. I'd take the '12 in that case assuming its a nicely maintained boat.
From what I've found in Popyachts, and Boattrader, the 240 series ranging from 2010-2012 go from mid to late $30's to the early $40's for a later model with low hours. Even if you don't consider the upgrades of a '15, and you take advantage of Yamaha's promotional financing, and 5 year warrantee, buying new is a no brainer right now. The 2.99% gives you around a $5,000- $7,000 advantage on your payment schedule compared to standard financing on a used boat.
I started looking at 230's before they stopped making them . Never did pull the trigger. When the 240's came out I always thought it was more boat than I needed until the 2015 model came out. It had everything I was looking for from comfortable seating to quiet cruise to the touchscreen display. Too many advancements to wait any longer. SOLD on the 2015.
From what I've found in Popyachts, and Boattrader, the 240 series ranging from 2010-2012 go from mid to late $30's to the early $40's for a later model with low hours. Even if you don't consider the upgrades of a '15, and you take advantage of Yamaha's promotional financing, and 5 year warrantee, buying new is a no brainer right now. The 2.99% gives you around a $5,000- $7,000 advantage on your payment schedule compared to standard financing on a used boat.
