1996 Winnebago Rialta
I just got a second chance offer to purchase a 1996 Winnebago rialta with 90,000 miles- kept extremely Well with solar panels also For 12K. Bad idea for full time Living in something this old? I lik...
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TMcArthur wrote:
You can buy an older vehicle, just have it inspected and any repairs done before you head out. You can buy a mid-90's vehicle for a few thousand (cheap!) and invest a few thousand to make it just as reliable as brand new.
I have a 1989 Dodge Van (purchased for $3000).
all together including all repairs (including oil changes and tires) it has cost me less than $5,000.
Basically, "new" does not necessarily mean "more reliable".
Very, very true. My 1992 GMC had 90K miles but was pristine inside meaning they took very good care of it. GMCs vans have a very good record for being reliable. I paid 5K for it. I put 3K into repairs and "overhaul" it.
