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- time_to_go_nowExplorer
Blaster Man wrote:
If you are really really concerned about costs and depreciation...you need a different hobby.
Amen to that! - Bruce_BrownModeratorConsidering the sale price is still $50K over what it should be able to be bought for, seriously, 4 years from now it won't be a good number.
- crassterExplorer II
Monty-Rob wrote:
Thanks folks.....worse than I thought....
Yeah it's pretty bad unfortunately. Some people DO want new though and go for it. However, I will state you could always come in "just used" from somebody who barely used it. Nothing wrong with that. You'll certainly take advantage of some major hits. - Mr_Mark1ExplorerSometimes people FOCUS so much on the depreciation that they ruin the whole experience.
Most EVERYTHING that you buy has little or no value once it's used or consumed.
In 7.5 yrs., we received 48% of the purchase price of our 2008 Dynasty (bought in April of '07).
The memories are worth something!
I just sold my 53 yr. old antique car that I have owned for 18.5 yrs. I received $11,000 more than I paid for it back in 1998. But, the maintenance over those years made me break about even.... the fun, worth every penny.
Safe travels,
MM. - doc_brownExplorer
Blaster Man wrote:
If you are really really concerned about costs and depreciation...you need a different hobby.
Well put. It's a lifestyle, hobby, bucket list check off and for me pure enjoyment. I knew going in buying a motor home was not an investment, just like buying a car off the lot. If you can afford it and you're convinced it's what you want to do, go for it. - Blaster_ManExplorerIf you are really really concerned about costs and depreciation...you need a different hobby.
- Y-GuyModerator
azdryheat wrote:
What's a 2013 worth now that it's four years later?
I looked it up for fun, 2013 Allegro Bus Series M-45LP Powerglide 450hp
Low Retail: $219,700*
Avg Retail: $264,700*
*No added options - azdryheatExplorerWhat's a 2013 worth now that it's four years later?
- Monty-RobExplorerEffy.....good sense of humor....
- EffyExplorer IIA percentage is a percentage so it does not sting so bad when you buy cheaper. The rate is the same, the hit to the wallet is less. Still depreciation on motorhomes goes down faster than a fat kid on a see-saw. As I write this I think how financially foolish I am for buying one. But they are a lot of fun - when they aren't having issues - which is not as infrequent as I would like. most people don't buy a MH with the intent of selling in a few years.
Considering more and more lately of selling ours and hanging up Rving for a while. It's a sizeable expense to do it as infrequently as we have lately and I could put that money to use elsewhere that would indirectly fuel fun in other areas.
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