On Saturday, I bought a Orange 3UP spark at my local marina. I have gone round and round about this purchase because of the 50 mpg top speed and lack of standard reverse. As it stands, I paid $7,600 (out the door) for the 3UP Spark which includes: the 90 horse HO, pwc cover, and 48 month extended warranty. This is where I should have closed the book, but of course my curiosity got the best of me and I took to Craigslist. Well, I have located a 2013 Sea Doo 130 for $6,800 including a trailer and cover. The owner bought it least year, but needs back surgery this summer so he is selling the watercraft with 12 hours on it. I like that it can hit speeds upwards of 60 mph, has storage, 2 more yearns of warranty, and standard IBR --- plus the first owner took the initial hit.
Still, I think the Lightweight spark will be more playful and fuel efficient. I see myself taking it out a couple times a week so feel costs could get pricey with the 130. I read somewhere that the 130 gets 4 gph at 35 mph cruising or 10 gph when running it WOT. Basically, the Soark is double as fuel efficient as the 130.
Which would you ultimately buy?
