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mike_brez
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Jul 07, 2014

Country Coach Inspire or Magna

I was/am going to look at a 1999 Magna on the 14th. I just got a email and can pick up a 2004 Inspire three slide 40ft with a 350hp Cummins garage kept new tires and batteries for 50k. I think the Magna I can get for 58k. I like the idea of a five year newer coach for less $$ but the Inspire is on the bottom of the pecking order for CC. Does it just have less features with the same build quality?
  • Ok. The Magna 1999 has one slide. He said the temp gauge on dash reads hot but the digital info center reads normal. Also the tach needs a sensor but he uses the same digital info center to monitor it. Had it serviced at the Cat place and said there are no codes or problems. Has some peeling clear coat on the roof radius. The engine a/c just got a new compressor but needs freon. Back up camera not working but has a new one in box to install.

    2004 Inspire has three slides says outside looks like new and inside only thing wrong is three cracked tiles and has three windows that are foggy. Has jacks and 10 gal hot water heater.

    Both have newer tires and batteries.
  • Mike, certainly take a look at the Inspire but since it's only a week away, take a look at the Magna too. Maintenance is the key word for either coach. If the Magna is pristine, it might be the better buy.

    Aqua-Hot is the best thing since sliced bread, not sure if the Inspire has it. How many slides in the Magna? Also one thing to check is that there were a couple of years that the paint 'checked' in the darker colors. It happened to brands across the board.

    There is a CC Magna at the Las Vegas Motorcoach resort that I know hasn't moved in 4 yrs. It has the checking in the paint (dark burgundy). I've parked next to this coach and it is beautiful but it's being neglected.

    Good luck!
    Mark
  • If air leveling is important, check that option. I don't think Inspire has the HWH auto level, but jacks instead. Its a less expensive set up.

    Country Coach was going for an entry level unit with Inspire. They had to eliminate some of the luxury options usually associated with that brand in order to be price competitive.

    I dont think youll be disappointed with any well maintained CC. They didn't build junk.
  • Ok leaving tomorrow am to look at the Inspire. I'm hoping the inspire just has less gadgets that I really don't need. We are only weekenders and maybe a week once a year so I really don't need a lot of fluff. Last chance to talk me out of it. Lol