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CARBONE
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May 13, 2014

94 Coachmaan Santara

Hi All
Need info, one of my son's has a chance to buy a 94 Santara from an older couple, it has 30.000 mi on it was kept under cover, real clean. Ford V10, All new new 16" tires, they are 2nd owners, cant find manual and spec sheet, any opines and help out there
Thanks

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  • I have a '95 Santara.
    The Santara was Coachman's top of the line gas coach but that is like saying the Impala is the top of he line Chevy. Nice but not the best vehicle out there.
    All that said, overall condition and previous care and maintenance trump all brands at that age.
    The Ford 460 / F53 chassis has a few quirks but nothing that can't be addressed.
    If you find no rot and the price is right I say go for it.
    If he buys it, you have help and advice available here.
    Best of luck!
  • OhhWell wrote:
    Either that is not a '94 or it does not have the Ford V10. The V10 didn't hit motorhomes until the 1999 Chassis. No 16" tires with the V10 either. That thing will have a Ford 460 Big block V8. If they specifically told you it had the Ford V10, that would tell me careful with anything else they tell you. It could be a simple mistake though.

    I can't give you any more opinions because I don't even know what price they are asking among many other variables. The new tires is a nice thing.


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  • Either that is not a '94 or it does not have the Ford V10. The V10 didn't hit motorhomes until the 1999 Chassis. No 16" tires with the V10 either. That thing will have a Ford 460 Big block V8. If they specifically told you it had the Ford V10, that would tell me careful with anything else they tell you. It could be a simple mistake though.

    I can't give you any more opinions because I don't even know what price they are asking among many other variables. The new tires is a nice thing.