I have a 2012 Lowe Stinger 175 and I get compliments on my boat almost every time I am on the water. I love the boat. I would buy another one before anything else if I had to replace mine. The only thing I would change is the trolling motor and go with a min-kota instead of a motorguide. Please tell me the prices you have been quoted on the Lowe Stinger and I will tell you if those are reasonable or not.