Build or take whats on dealers lot
My DW says that its time for a new FW so here is my question. I would like to know if you take what is on the dealers lot close to what you want is less expensive than building the one you want. I h...
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Lots of good advice.
What some posters may not consider is your (the OPs) CALIFORNIA location..:h
*Most* of CA is "year-round" camping country.
Ditto for adjoining states of AZ & NV.
Consequently, CA dealers have good to excellent "year-round" sales opportunities, and plenty of "gotta have it now" buyers.
(No need to wait for the snow to melt in the Spring to enjoy the new RV)
For you - that may mean competition for what's on the lot, as well as limited negotiation on price.
Shop across the USA for *exactly* what you want to ORDER.
Apples to apples - always the same options and floor plan.
Keep good records of prices, location/s, etc.
The best deal/s are now your "benchmark" price.
You can now see if a dealer closer to home will beat -or come close- to your benchmark price.
Then YOU decide to travel or not.
You also have a great comparison of price for a unit in stock -vs- ordering.
(If you travel - It's just another camping trip!)
If you prefer - and are willing to PAY for YOUR version of perfection,
get busy with your negotiating skills for what's on the lot.
(What's in YOUR wallet??)
Don't expect a dealer in CA to have exactly what you want on the lot - at a price close to ordering the same unit.
From my experience, CA dealers were not even close to what I paid out-of-state....even if I ordered from them (the CA dealer).
Warranty is warranty.
Your local dealer isn't going to do you any good if you are on a trip, 3K miles from home.
Also, expect long delays from CA dealers whether you purchased from them or not.
Most mfgrs will authorize independent repair shops for warranty work,
some not......but I never needed or used the 2 year warranty on the Jayco I ordered and purchased (sight unseen) in MT.
Even "camped" on the dealer's lot in MT for a couple of days to check things out.
Would I do it again?
Definite yes - in a heartbeat - genuine "no-brainer"...:C
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What some posters may not consider is your (the OPs) CALIFORNIA location..:h
*Most* of CA is "year-round" camping country.
Ditto for adjoining states of AZ & NV.
Consequently, CA dealers have good to excellent "year-round" sales opportunities, and plenty of "gotta have it now" buyers.
(No need to wait for the snow to melt in the Spring to enjoy the new RV)
For you - that may mean competition for what's on the lot, as well as limited negotiation on price.
Shop across the USA for *exactly* what you want to ORDER.
Apples to apples - always the same options and floor plan.
Keep good records of prices, location/s, etc.
The best deal/s are now your "benchmark" price.
You can now see if a dealer closer to home will beat -or come close- to your benchmark price.
Then YOU decide to travel or not.
You also have a great comparison of price for a unit in stock -vs- ordering.
(If you travel - It's just another camping trip!)
If you prefer - and are willing to PAY for YOUR version of perfection,
get busy with your negotiating skills for what's on the lot.
(What's in YOUR wallet??)
Don't expect a dealer in CA to have exactly what you want on the lot - at a price close to ordering the same unit.
From my experience, CA dealers were not even close to what I paid out-of-state....even if I ordered from them (the CA dealer).
Warranty is warranty.
Your local dealer isn't going to do you any good if you are on a trip, 3K miles from home.
Also, expect long delays from CA dealers whether you purchased from them or not.
Most mfgrs will authorize independent repair shops for warranty work,
some not......but I never needed or used the 2 year warranty on the Jayco I ordered and purchased (sight unseen) in MT.
Even "camped" on the dealer's lot in MT for a couple of days to check things out.
Would I do it again?
Definite yes - in a heartbeat - genuine "no-brainer"...:C
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