We've been looking to upgrade our current RV to class a DP for about a year now. we've been through hundreds of RV's at various shows including the Hershey show. We recently walked through this Alfa and my wife fell in love with the floor plan right away and I love many of the features of it as well. I understand the history and fallout of Alfa, and I know that everything from the chassis to the microwave is third party. so being an orphan doesn't bother us.My questions are for those who have exp with late model alfa's. at what age did the delam or paint pock problems arise? is there a safe age that these problems may not occur? it doesn't seem to effect all their units. this one is 6 years old with no signs of it, could it be in the clear? the fiberglass is really my biggest concern. any other things we should look for?the asking price seems a bit high to me but Nada guides does not have info on the '08's, just '07 and earlier. the dealer here in Ontario Canada is asking $139K b4 our trade. they don't have the unit listed on their website yet so I cant provide a link yet. the model is 1017 - SY40LSXLthank you for your time and input.

Hoteltur, one place I like to check for comparison prices is www.PPLmotorhomes.com in Houston, TX, as they show 'sold' prices of all coaches.They are showing 2003-2006 Alpha coaches that have sold for $42,000-$69,000.The price you are showing does seem a little high to me for a Alpha See Ya product. I've heard many Canadian's say that the choices in Canada are not like the USA which surely could affect prices (supply and demand).I certainly don't want to sway you if your wife is in love with the floor plan of the Alpha, but for about the same money, you can find a coach company that IS in business for support and priority parts.I have seen many Alpha owners add additional rear lights as the originals are too low and can be blocked by the tow vehicle. Good luck on your search,MM.

Alfa's typically sell at very low prices and there is a reason. Most reputable dealers do not sell them! If they get one on trade it goes to auction or a broker. You Canadian dealer probably paid about $30,000 for that unit!! If you do buy that unit you will be sorry! The AC will not keep you cold above 80 degrees . Lots of air leaks. Bad slides and the delam problem. Is it Cat powered or Cummins. If Cat 08 was their last year for OTR engines and the emission system is problematic.Moisheh

Have heard the stories on the Alfa's problems and low resale. One thing I liked about the Alfa See Ya Gold and maybe all Alfa's was the flip up dash to access electrical system. One thing I never liked was the basement storage doors, had too many problems in the past with this type of door deteriorating.

I wouldn't pay $139k for a brand new Alfa.Sometimes you fall in love and don't realize your mistake until it's too late.

When I was looking, Alpha was still in business and the salesman told me....."I will sell you anything on the lot, except those Alphas, they are garbage"....I will never forget that, maybe you shouldn't either.

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RedG
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
I wouldn't pay $139k for a brand new Alfa.
Sometimes you fall in love and don't realize your mistake until it's too late.
Teacher_s_Pet
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Have heard the stories on the Alfa's problems and low resale. One thing I liked about the Alfa See Ya Gold and maybe all Alfa's was the flip up dash to access electrical system. One thing I never liked was the basement storage doors, had too many problems in the past with this type of door deteriorating.
moisheh
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Alfa's typically sell at very low prices and there is a reason. Most reputable dealers do not sell them! If they get one on trade it goes to auction or a broker. You Canadian dealer probably paid about $30,000 for that unit!! If you do buy that unit you will be sorry! The AC will not keep you cold above 80 degrees . Lots of air leaks. Bad slides and the delam problem. Is it Cat powered or Cummins. If Cat 08 was their last year for OTR engines and the emission system is problematic.

Moisheh
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Hoteltur, one place I like to check for comparison prices is www.PPLmotorhomes.com in Houston, TX, as they show 'sold' prices of all coaches.

They are showing 2003-2006 Alpha coaches that have sold for $42,000-$69,000.

The price you are showing does seem a little high to me for a Alpha See Ya product. I've heard many Canadian's say that the choices in Canada are not like the USA which surely could affect prices (supply and demand).

I certainly don't want to sway you if your wife is in love with the floor plan of the Alpha, but for about the same money, you can find a coach company that IS in business for support and priority parts.

I have seen many Alpha owners add additional rear lights as the originals are too low and can be blocked by the tow vehicle.

Good luck on your search,
MM.

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