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gerrym51
Explorer II
May 18, 2014

buying b out of state

Hey all you smart people.

I assumed i would have to Order my perfect Roadtrek because i want it special stuff.

However i have found an exact match to what i want in florida( i live in massachusetts)

before i pursue this

does anybody have experience with buying out of state.

Specifically-how do you arrange how to get back without a license plate.

i realize i will have to register in my home state(and pay tax) but how do you drive back legally without a plate-also insurance-anybody ever in this situation i would appreciate guidance.

thanks
  • Arizona Kid wrote:
    The hardest thing might be finding a local dealer that will do your warranty work. You might want to ask the dealer you plan on taking it to, if they will do the warranty work. Many dealers won't, or will make you wait, because you didn't buy from them. Warranty work is usually a break even or losing situation for dealers.
    I would camp close to the selling dealer for several days, to make sure everything works, and avoid the hassle of having to deal with another dealer.



    surpringly enough i'm not worried about that. I read someone had an issue with a dealer that would not do warranty work-they called roadtrek and roadtrek called the dealer and said do it and they did.

    roadtreks new owners do not mess around. I will let my local dealer order it for me if they are anywhere in the ballpark price wise.

    but thanks. I web searched the entire country again toady-looked at least at 40 rangers-only one had my exact configuration-i was shocked even at that one-my combination was not typical
  • It was just a suggestion.
    Roadtrek might be able to put a little pressure on a dealer to do warranty work, but they can't tell them how soon to do it. Dealers are independent businesses, and even though they have a deal to sell Roadtreks, unfortunately they don't have to service them.
    Good luck in getting the new Rt. and service.
  • Arizona Kid wrote:
    It was just a suggestion.
    Roadtrek might be able to put a little pressure on a dealer to do warranty work, but they can't tell them how soon to do it. Dealers are independent businesses, and even though they have a deal to sell Roadtreks, unfortunately they don't have to service them.
    Good luck in getting the new Rt. and service.


    EXACTLY, you will be put at the bottom of the list and the more prized customers who come in later will go ahead of you.
    bumpy
  • On another note has anyone ever gotten a dealer to get your rv from another dealer for you. I know car dealers do it.
  • I have not heard of an RV dealer doing a "Dealer Trade". I would ask your local dealer if they would. It may cost you a little more. The dealer with the unit in inventory may charge the local dealer more than what the local dealer could order one for you. It also cost money to go get the unit. Which means the extra expense will probably be passed on to you!
  • Gerry,

    Have you considered going to the MA RoadTrek dealer which would be Campers Inn in Raynham, MA and get a price on a ordered unit?

    I would ask the dealer in FL if he would send you the RoadTrek Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (M.S.R.P.) bulletin on the RoadTrek that you are interested in.

    Having the M.S.R.P. you know what to tell Campers Inn what you want in a ordered unit.

    See the manager Brian Sullivan nice fellow see what he can do for you, if his price is more than the dealer in FL tell him about the unit in FL, maybe he will match it.

    If you purchase the RoadTrek from the FL dealer they will charge you the MA State Tax which they will forward to MA, and I would believe they would give you a 30 day tag to operate the vehicle back to MA.

    Ron
  • We live in Texas, ordered our LT FS SS through a dealer in Oregon, but plan to pick it up at the factory in Manitoba, Canada. They have lots of experience in all this. They will have all the necessary documents needed to bring the RV back into the US. Since it is a cash sale, we will not pay any taxes until we return to Texas. We will be given the VIN, etc. to supply our insurance agent before we go, and AFTER we have accepted the van we will simply call and have him put through the insurance policy. We will have a temp. plate like any new car purchase and will get our new plates through the Texas DMV where it will be registered. Our first shake down will begin from the factory in Canada and eventually wind up home in Texas. Shooting for the end of August.