Gene, thanks for the warning on the step. I will keep that in mind. I am quite fond of my fingers!
The sale was a distress sale, I think. The seller was upside down on their loan, and didn't know how to sell a vehicle. The unit was dirty outside and messy inside. Not enough to scare us, but certainly not appealing. Not to mention all the neglected things that need work. Although some buyers might not have found those before buying.
This thread is a big part of the reason we bought the TL. It's a lot of bang for the buck. Yes, there is that typical RV corner-cutting, but for the most part a little TLC will take care of those things. I am pretty tickled about getting the Chevy chassis. I'm not brand loyal but I have noticed the Chevy Class B+/C owners seem more satisfied than the Ford owners overall.
I think the size is really ideal, and I don't think we will miss having a slideout. I am toying with 2 or 3 possible ways to remodel the seating and sleeping plan. Cheeze's remodel is probably at the top of the list, but there are a couple of other ideas to explore.