Buy an A class with 100K miles???
I'm looking at used A classes sub $20K in price. I found a 2003 Bounder with 101,000 miles for 18K. It is very clean and has obviously been used regularly and maintained. It has the Ford V10. Too ...
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A lot depends on how the coach was used. I've seen low mileage coaches that were basically worn out inside from full-timers that did not move around much. Then I have seen high mileage coaches that were only taken on long highway trips and the interior and systems show little wear.
I would not hesitate to buy an RV with 100,000 miles on it if the inspection shows that the engine/transmission is in good shape and the interior and systems appear to have minimal wear.
It is true that a diesel engine may be in better shape than a gas engine at 100,000 miles but many gas engines are rated for 200,000+ miles and the diesel and gas engines both have transmissions and differentials that can fail. Things like a radiator for a gas engine with 100K may cost $700 and a corroded radiator on a diesel engine with 100K may cost $3000.
The facts are have a qualified mechanic do a thorough inspection of the drive train and systems and go by his recommendations. Only that will tell you if it is a good deal.
I would not hesitate to buy an RV with 100,000 miles on it if the inspection shows that the engine/transmission is in good shape and the interior and systems appear to have minimal wear.
It is true that a diesel engine may be in better shape than a gas engine at 100,000 miles but many gas engines are rated for 200,000+ miles and the diesel and gas engines both have transmissions and differentials that can fail. Things like a radiator for a gas engine with 100K may cost $700 and a corroded radiator on a diesel engine with 100K may cost $3000.
The facts are have a qualified mechanic do a thorough inspection of the drive train and systems and go by his recommendations. Only that will tell you if it is a good deal.
