36 Gladiator vs. Donzi 38 ZR
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I have only heard good things about the Donzi as far as ride. But, let's face it, buying a performance boat has alot to do with looks, and that is where the Donzi just falls short. It justs looks old and dated . I have had several Donzis in the past and always will appreciate them, but, this particular model just doesn't do it for me. And, I would put Phils new 700 Glad up against the new 700 Zr any time of the week. Anyhow, I have always said, buy what YOU like. Either way, you can't go wrong.
As for Phil's new 700, I would like to run him with my old (2003) Comp. It might be faster in a flat out drag race, but let's do a nice run say Miami to Islamirada in Feb
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I wouldn't go so far to say old and dated, just different. To me the Gladiator looks older and more dated but to each his own.
As for Phil's new 700, I would like to run him with my old (2003) Comp. It might be faster in a flat out drag race, but let's do a nice run say Miami to Islamirada in Feb
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As for Phil's new 700, I would like to run him with my old (2003) Comp. It might be faster in a flat out drag race, but let's do a nice run say Miami to Islamirada in Feb
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That's pretty ballsy!!
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I don't think this is true with these models. I see a lot of gladiators priced at or below the ZRC's. Course a couple of the ZRC's I've been interested in over the last 2 years are still for sale.
Maybe it's numbers but you can buy a gladiator cheaper than a ZRC at least based on asking prices.
Maybe it's numbers but you can buy a gladiator cheaper than a ZRC at least based on asking prices.
Plus with the Cigs you get the "free spin" possibility everytime you drive it!
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BLASPHEMY! PM203's Gladiator was painted by Harold, tweaked by Phil, Skip drove it once and is worth 3 X a new ZRC with 700's since they don't make Gladiators anymore (rare/collectible) and the Donzis are production boats.
Plus with the Cigs you get the "free spin" possibility everytime you drive it!![Angry Smiley 038](/forums/images/smilies/angry-smiley-038.gif)
Plus with the Cigs you get the "free spin" possibility everytime you drive it!
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