How low can you go?
We're about a couple weeks away from buying a new fiver--looking at either the Keystone Mountaineer 290RL or the Grand Design Reflection 303 (REALLY like this one!). Both come in right at $48K MSRP...
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All,
Thanks much for all the insight and advice. I get it about the game they play with the MSRP--all over the map if you look nationally at identical units in various locations, and the disparity can't be just transport costs. And I most certainly get it concerning a need for the dealer to be profitable on a sale--can't stay in business long if you are constantly selling short.
Great advise about accessories being a bargaining tool during negotiations. Gotta have the second A/C and want a hard-mounted Surge Protection, along with some other seemingly insignificant items like vent covers, storage cover, etc.
The truck is being built as I type, with a delivery date around the end of this month; then a hitch, then serious negotiations on a trailer at various dealerships that handle the rig we want (REALLY looking hard at that Grand Design Reflection 303).
I'll pop in with updates and complete my signature line when both are MINE.......MINE!!!! ALLLLLL MINE!!!!! ;)
I don't want to get sappy, but......Again.....thanks....I cannot tell you how valuable and educational this forum has been for me over the past year. Each of you who waded into the various discussions with realistic comments and suggestions need to know you are deeply appreciated. Spending this kind of $$$$$ isn't easy for me and you have made the decision processes much more comfortable.
Bob
Thanks much for all the insight and advice. I get it about the game they play with the MSRP--all over the map if you look nationally at identical units in various locations, and the disparity can't be just transport costs. And I most certainly get it concerning a need for the dealer to be profitable on a sale--can't stay in business long if you are constantly selling short.
Great advise about accessories being a bargaining tool during negotiations. Gotta have the second A/C and want a hard-mounted Surge Protection, along with some other seemingly insignificant items like vent covers, storage cover, etc.
The truck is being built as I type, with a delivery date around the end of this month; then a hitch, then serious negotiations on a trailer at various dealerships that handle the rig we want (REALLY looking hard at that Grand Design Reflection 303).
I'll pop in with updates and complete my signature line when both are MINE.......MINE!!!! ALLLLLL MINE!!!!! ;)
I don't want to get sappy, but......Again.....thanks....I cannot tell you how valuable and educational this forum has been for me over the past year. Each of you who waded into the various discussions with realistic comments and suggestions need to know you are deeply appreciated. Spending this kind of $$$$$ isn't easy for me and you have made the decision processes much more comfortable.
Bob
