Stingray vs. Glasstream

[whipcracker]

Which do you all think is the better brand? I am looking at two '88 boats. the Glasstream I posted about three weeks ago, 21ft, 400hp, red. The Stingray is 22', 320hp, with EFI, and an Alpha drive (the mech says it is a special racing drive that you can't use muffs on) and a padded bow with a deck hatch. The only problem I have is that the dealer with the Glasstream will let me try it out and give me a one year 50/50 warranty. The dealer with the Stingray will only start it for me in a tank and give me a 100% warranty for only seven days. Is this reasonable?
Both dealers say that they want a long term relationship with their customers and that they would never screw one of us because we will be right back to yell at them.

 

[vegas_storms]

Re: Stingray vs. Glasstream

I say run from the Stingray!

 

[whipcracker]

Re: Stingray vs. Glasstream

Why?

 

[whipcracker]

Re: Stingray vs. Glasstream

Does anyone have an older Stingray 220 or a 5.7EFI motor with Alpha drive? I wonder if it really matters or if the Bravo would be more appropriate for 320hp?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Stingray vs. Glasstream

if the dealer won't let you test drive, run from him. even when buying a new boat you should have a test drive, before accepting delivery., and giving payment. easiest way to get items corrected. when you have his money.