Coach Prices and Long Term Quality
Hi all, I’ve been looking at the American Coach lineup of mitorhomes. But even lthough I’m using American Coach as the example. This question pertains to other quality motorhome manufacturers as ...
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Tough question to understand exactly what you are asking. You mention 20 years as a point when you want to know if the coach would still be serviceable, which I think you mean usable. Altho both coaches may still be usable, I am sure that both coaches will also be out of date as far as systems, like the electronics, Appliances, furniture, and maybe even the engines, assuming new EPA regulations which are sure to happen in the next 20 years.
Perhaps you are asking about value, after 20 years. Maybe after 20 years, the actual sales value of the two coaches may be much closer than they were when new. That is tough to predict.
You used the example of Cadillac, and I will just go to the actual values using examples that most people can relate to. Right now, a 1957 Cadillac, in good condition, will be worth less than a 1957 Chevrolet, in equal condition. The Cadillac cost a lot more when new, but way down the road, people like the Chevy more and are willing to pay more for it. Doesn't make a lot of sense but the same could happen with the two coaches you mentioned. In 20 years, the less expensive coach may be worth more even tho both units would still be serviceable/usable. Of course, if the company goes out of business, in the next 20 years, and parts are no longer available, the sales price for both of the units may plummet, even tho they both may still be serviceable, assuming that no unavailable parts have broken.
Perhaps you are asking about value, after 20 years. Maybe after 20 years, the actual sales value of the two coaches may be much closer than they were when new. That is tough to predict.
You used the example of Cadillac, and I will just go to the actual values using examples that most people can relate to. Right now, a 1957 Cadillac, in good condition, will be worth less than a 1957 Chevrolet, in equal condition. The Cadillac cost a lot more when new, but way down the road, people like the Chevy more and are willing to pay more for it. Doesn't make a lot of sense but the same could happen with the two coaches you mentioned. In 20 years, the less expensive coach may be worth more even tho both units would still be serviceable/usable. Of course, if the company goes out of business, in the next 20 years, and parts are no longer available, the sales price for both of the units may plummet, even tho they both may still be serviceable, assuming that no unavailable parts have broken.
