Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hey Ballers - I have a friend who had someone ask if he would like to buy his 2012 Malibu Response TXi. It has 120 hrs on it and has been “pampered”. I don’t really have any experience with a Malibu other than skiing behind one 13 years ago. I figured you folks would be the best to give me some feedback - I appreciate it. Picture of the boat is attached - it is a sharp looking boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 22, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 22, 2021 How much? Nice boat at low hours if right price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 @The_MS - not sure of the price. My friend didn’t give any ballpark either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Have a picture of the dash? If it has the upgraded dash, make sure to check that lower right touch screen for delamination around the edges. They are quite expensive to replace, I'm looking at likely having to buy one this season. Only other comment is that the 2012 steering wheel really sucks due to the single spoke at the bottom, luckily it is an easy problem to solve with a couple hundred bucks for a steering wheel from the newer boats. (random picture from boat trader to show dash) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Great advice - thanks @oldjeep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Had one, was really good, liked it better than the new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 The TXI is a great boat! The cut diamond hull produces a flat and soft ski wake even at slower speeds. A very sought after boat. Build quality is great and it’s interior layout is pretty darn good. The two hatch trunk is easily accessible from inside the boat and from the platform and it holds various slalom skis. It’s handling is very sportscar-like and tracking (if correctly balanced) is great. The one pictured above though seems not to have ZeroOff which for me would be a no-go. Can be retrofitted but probably a fairly large undertaking. ZO boats have dual pucks like this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 22, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 22, 2021 Later model TXI's have an engine placement change, farther forward, at the time the Crusader engine was used, IIRC 2016 but need to confirm. Chad Scott would know the answer as he noted that on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 2015 and 2016 had the engine moved fwd 4 inches. Just put a little weight in the nose and you'll have an awesome boat. I've had a 12,13,14,15,16 17 and a 2020. Great boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 I ski behind one a few times a week and it's a gorgeous boat, inside and out. Wakes are world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Excellent feedback. Thanks gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Got some additional pictures of the dash. It has the Malibu speed control and it is the 6.0 liter engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 The Malibu Speed Control was a std feature back then. Paddlewheel or RPM driven. Works excellent for tubing. LOL For slalom - pretty worthless. 6 Liter Engine is a big plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 23, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 23, 2021 Agree with DavidN on the Malibu speed control, does not compare or even in the same zip code as PP / ZO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 That’s what I figured on the speed control. He could easily add it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 The malibu speed control can also use a gps module if you plug it in. For rec skiing it is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 I foolishly passed on my buddy's 2012 TXi last fall when he upgraded to a 2019 TXi. He had to replace that touch screen @oldjeep mentioned just prior to selling. I think they all have that touch screen on the lower right. The option was the large touch screen in the middle I think. Price was ridiculous...I think $1200 but can't remember for sure. For comparison sake, it had the 5.7, 600 hours, Zero Off, and overall immaculate condition for 30K. Dealer put it on the lot for 39K but I don't know what it sold for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 The upper middle isn't a touch screen. The buttons up each side control it. The touch screen lower right is over 2k https://www.bakesonline.com/malibu-boats-touch-screen-display.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 Price price. It’s a great boat and near new from hours of the price is good jump and run the snot out of it for 10 years losing very little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 My buddy told me the price last night. I about fell on the floor. Not sure if the seller just wants to get rid of it and get his new boat or what. It is roughly half of what you see on Ski-It-Again. (Not sure if those prices are what they are actually getting but it does have a good resemblance to the market) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 120 hrs, depreciated, great price...buy buy buy. Sharp boat, too. Earlier in my life this would be a done deal, I'll ship it...but my kids are gone and my spine is getting old--probably no more new to me boats other than if I strike it rich and buy some cool ocean rig to park at my own Carribean island...but I digress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 I have a 2013 TXi. Great boat, love the wake, if the price is right, can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 23, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 23, 2021 Check NADA for approximate value as another data point. Good color combo, big 3 ski tug > comparable wake to any ski tug, low hours, good condition, great price = can't go wrong > he should buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 @DW - yep, that is what I have advised as well. Haven’t heard yet if he got it or not, I’m sure he will tell me if he does though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 Great boat, hated the Single spoke steering wheel! I have the new style replacement if anybody is looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 23, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2021 I swapped mine out after using it for about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted February 24, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2021 would be interested in details if your buddy decides not to pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 25, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 25, 2021 Inspiration, Citroen DS19: Dealer back in the day noted that the Malibu single spoke wheel was designed to be self centering, the spoke does have some mass IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2021 It definitely had mass. My issue is that I tend to steer left handed just pulling down against a spoke with my thumb and a light grip. The stock wheel requires you to actually grip the wheel tightly and makes it harder to index it to the correct spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted February 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2021 That single spoke wheel was easily the worst one in ski boat history IMHO. Ugly and not user friendly, as @oldjeep pointed out. Luckily a really easy swap out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted February 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2021 As MC noted when they adopted that style it was specifically not to have mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Well - the end of this story is interesting: the original owner went to the dealer and found out what they would give him for his Malibu and he jacked the price up by $10k to my friend. My friend did offer him more than the original price but in the end he decided to trade it. So there is probably a 2012 Malibu TXi That will show up at onlyinboards or a dealer website in the next few days/week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted February 28, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 28, 2021 The seller should have done all that homework before originally discussing the price. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @MISkier - exactly. Not a very good way to endear himself to others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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