2007 HR Imperial 43DSQ parked in '09 and not started-moved
Hi everyone, first post here and could use some brain trust input.
I just moved my coach to a new location and next to us is a 2007 Holiday Rambler Imperial 43DSQ that was parked in 2009 and basically left - not started or maintained. Covered from sun exposure but still outside. The facility manager says it hasn't been touched but the bills are getting paid. Looks decent on the exterior but 10 years!!
My wife and I are interested in possibly asking to purchase and taking it on as a project but we have no idea what to offer. Any thoughts? NADA shows $125-$150k and we're seeing them sell closer to the lower range online. That said, this one is almost on all flats and hasn't moved, been started, or cared for. We're thinking the original owner passed and his estate or spouse is just making the storage payments. It's heartbreaking.
Of course we'd have it thoroughly inspected but sitting for that long breeds plenty of gremlins that may stay hidden for years beyond the inevitable fluids, seals, fuel, gaskets, all of it. We anticipate at least $20K above purchase to get her up and running again but don't honestly feel that it would be as easy as just subtracting that from any fair market value because of the neglect.
Thanks again and Happy Easter 2019!
I just moved my coach to a new location and next to us is a 2007 Holiday Rambler Imperial 43DSQ that was parked in 2009 and basically left - not started or maintained. Covered from sun exposure but still outside. The facility manager says it hasn't been touched but the bills are getting paid. Looks decent on the exterior but 10 years!!
My wife and I are interested in possibly asking to purchase and taking it on as a project but we have no idea what to offer. Any thoughts? NADA shows $125-$150k and we're seeing them sell closer to the lower range online. That said, this one is almost on all flats and hasn't moved, been started, or cared for. We're thinking the original owner passed and his estate or spouse is just making the storage payments. It's heartbreaking.
Of course we'd have it thoroughly inspected but sitting for that long breeds plenty of gremlins that may stay hidden for years beyond the inevitable fluids, seals, fuel, gaskets, all of it. We anticipate at least $20K above purchase to get her up and running again but don't honestly feel that it would be as easy as just subtracting that from any fair market value because of the neglect.
Thanks again and Happy Easter 2019!
