For some of you experienced RV buyers, what's a good deal? Currently looking hard at a Big Country 3155. MSRP is listed at $87,000 and the sale price is $62,000. Is the standard dealer discount off that high price? Is there any wiggle room from the $62K or should I be jumping on that deal?

Doesn't look like a tremendous deal. Quick google search shows several new units for sale in the mid $50k range. Some local dealers can beat RVTrader prices, mine did on my Jayco, by about $3k.https://www.rvtrader.com/New-Or-Used-Heartland-Big-Country-3155RLK-RVs-For-Sale---RVTrader.Com/search-results?make=Heartland&model=Big%20Country%203155RLK&sort=price%3Aasc&

Offer $50. If no get up and walk out. They’ll call.

We considered at the Big Country 3155. Nice trailer for the price for sure. For our needs it had the best value in the price point.When I was shopping around we were looking at a 2017 leftover in 2018. MSRP was listed at 84K and best deal I could find online was 57K. That's close to 32% off MSRP. We are looking at a price point slightly higher and for Heartland that would be a Bighorn. Did a quick internet search and noticed a 2018 3155 at 59K. I'm thinking the price you listed is not to bad but you might be able to do better depending on if you are willing to travel to get one. And depending upon if having a relationship with a local dealership is important or not.Just did a couple quick checks at dealerships I had on my list for the Big Country. http://www.lamesarv.com/2018-Heartland-BIG%20COUNTRY-LN110350LeMasa RV has it at 57K but with an MSRP of 83K.Not sure I would trust the MSRP to be real or not. You have to consider the options on the trailer obviously. Some say anything over 25% off MSRP is good. Some day shoot for 40% and get 35%. Depends on a lot of factors I'm sure.

I’m thinking the price is reasonable. They are quoting me a heck of a trade in value.

MSRP and Trade-in are easily manipulated figures. Difference is what you are trying to figure out. MSRP can be pumped up by adding dealer installed options such as "all season treatment" (wax job), and other nebulous things. On a unit many things can change the real value, 50 amp upgrade, 2nd A/C, slide toppers, etc. Dealers very likely will add, transportation, dealer prep, PDI, document fee, coffee fee, employ movie pass fee, almost the weekend fee, etc.Personally my method of dealing, vehicle or RV, is determine the best price out the door. Make sure you clearly reference the OTD with NOTHING added. The dealer finance manager will also hit you up for extended service plans, tire plans, maintenance plans, internal financing, and any other financial add on to boost his commission. Skip all these on a new unit, ALL. Walk if he/she won't shut up.After you have the OTD price, then discuss trade-in. You will receive a ridiculous low offer because they give less than loan value on trade value. If you want more trade value, then they adjust the asking price, or add fees. Difference is the key factor.Investigate and arrange your own financing. Your local bank or CU might be the best rates, but not always. Let them run some numbers and see if they can beat your numbers. Surprisingly a few years ago the Dodge dealer was able to get a 5 year no prepayment penalty for less that 1%. I took that since my investments returned more than that. No since cashing in a 3% return in exchange for 1% interest.

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Super_Dave
Explorer
Feb 08, 2018
I’m thinking the price is reasonable. They are quoting me a heck of a trade in value.
mds1
Explorer
Feb 08, 2018
We considered at the Big Country 3155. Nice trailer for the price for sure. For our needs it had the best value in the price point.

When I was shopping around we were looking at a 2017 leftover in 2018. MSRP was listed at 84K and best deal I could find online was 57K. That's close to 32% off MSRP.

We are looking at a price point slightly higher and for Heartland that would be a Bighorn.

Did a quick internet search and noticed a 2018 3155 at 59K.

I'm thinking the price you listed is not to bad but you might be able to do better depending on if you are willing to travel to get one. And depending upon if having a relationship with a local dealership is important or not.

Just did a couple quick checks at dealerships I had on my list for the Big Country. http://www.lamesarv.com/2018-Heartland-BIG%20COUNTRY-LN110350LeMasa RV has it at 57K but with an MSRP of 83K.

Not sure I would trust the MSRP to be real or not. You have to consider the options on the trailer obviously. Some say anything over 25% off MSRP is good. Some day shoot for 40% and get 35%. Depends on a lot of factors I'm sure.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Feb 08, 2018
Offer $50. If no get up and walk out. They’ll call.
ToddD
Explorer
Feb 08, 2018
Doesn't look like a tremendous deal. Quick google search shows several new units for sale in the mid $50k range. Some local dealers can beat RVTrader prices, mine did on my Jayco, by about $3k.

https://www.rvtrader.com/New-Or-Used-Heartland-Big-Country-3155RLK-RVs-For-Sale---RVTrader.Com/search-results?make=Heartland&model=Big%20Country%203155RLK&sort=price%3Aasc&

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