2022 Yahama 195s....Deposit

[Rvd9431]

Just to chime in, I'm in Wisconsin and put a deposit down on a 2022 model sx190 at a local Illinois dealer and was told I'm 4th in line, and that possibly could see inventory October 2021 if not then April 2022.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I have never bought a new boat and am wondering what the amount would typically be for a deposit? Is it usually a flat rate or a percentage of the boat price? If it's a flat rate, would it be higher for say a 250 than a 190?

 

[tarponfl]

Most dealer are only requiring $500, that is all I put up for a 2022 FSH 190 Deluxe.

 

[Rvd9431]

Most dealer are only requiring $500, that is all I put up for a 2022 FSH 190 Deluxe.

$1,000 here. Refundable up until they call me and say the boat is available and lock me in. Then it obviously goes towards purchase price

 

[Txbred]

My Dealer only required my ID and credit card info. They didn't take a deposit because theirs so many people in line and they didn't want to mess with the paper work. I was put on the list for a 252se on July 9th. I believe he said I was 4th on the list.

 

[stoneclan]

What!!!!? 10 people in a 195 doesn't feel cramped, must be mostly children or midgets....lol

Yea 6 is all I can handle.

 

[kgower]

Two and our Husky/Malamute can feel cramped.

 

[thapakaji]

It's August 23 and still no call on my 2022 AR195 from River Valley Power sports and Marina. I had lowered my dealer expectation since I joined this thread ( Dealer was quoting for end July, Early August) but this message is to aid the confirmation of all good members on this community who kept me honest and set my expectations right.

 

[nbreidel]

Same here my friend I put down $4,500 in Feb and was told July. I was optimistic would be in August but I get very little communication from Rivery Valley any more. I email and nicely ask every week for an update, but hasn't changed in weeks. In early August was told they had two 195s come in that week, with loads coming every week. Well four weeks later and they haven't received another 195s yet. So will get it just in time for ice fishing.... awesome!

I get these times are weird, and give a lot of slack for it. I am sure no one intentionally mislead me and I am sure they are even more frustrated than I am. But what is hardest to deal with is what appears to be a complete lack customer service. I get can't control when or if the boat comes in. But you can do something to make communication better, post a board on your website of what has and is coming that you know of, let people see that progress as slow as it may be, is happening. And HONOR your word. I was told the boat would be no more than $45,000 after fees and taxes. If it was less they would adjust. Now being told it may be higher. You took my 10% deposit and have been sitting on it for 6 months, I honored my part I sure hope they do to. But getting no updates and being told sorry, it more than we promised can really damage your brand.... Makes it tough to want to deal with them in the future if can't trust their word.

 

[Bdog]

I think River Valley is too busy for their own good try filling out an online service form I did this two weeks ago and no response. I'll never buy a boat from them again unfortunately there aren't any other options for Yammies in Minnesota

 

[thapakaji]

Same here my friend I put down $4,500 in Feb and was told July. I was optimistic would be in August but I get very little communication from Rivery Valley any more. I email and nicely ask every week for an update, but hasn't changed in weeks. In early August was told they had two 195s come in that week, with loads coming every week. Well four weeks later and they haven't received another 195s yet. So will get it just in time for ice fishing.... awesome!

I get these times are weird, and give a lot of slack for it. I am sure no one intentionally mislead me and I am sure they are even more frustrated than I am. But what is hardest to deal with is what appears to be a complete lack customer service. I get can't control when or if the boat comes in. But you can do something to make communication better, post a board on your website of what has and is coming that you know of, let people see that progress as slow as it may be, is happening. And HONOR your word. I was told the boat would be no more than $45,000 after fees and taxes. If it was less they would adjust. Now being told it may be higher. You took my 10% deposit and have been sitting on it for 6 months, I honored my part I sure hope they do to. But getting no updates and being told sorry, it more than we promised can really damage your brand.... Makes it tough to want to deal with them in the future if can't trust their word.

Absolutely agreed

 

[thapakaji]

I think River Valley is too busy for their own good try filling out an online service form I did this two weeks ago and no response. I'll never buy a boat from them again unfortunately there aren't any other options for Yammies in Minnesota

I really hope someone from Yamaha and River Valley are lurking through this site.. somewhere. Remember, how you are treating us now...it will follow the other way around...I don't mean to teach you how to run your business but talking from basic sense.