First time Class A buyer...comments on this deal?

Search in Omaha Craigslist for 2015 Forest River FR3, very similar unit that I know is a steal at $71K. My MIL is selling and I have done all maintenance, it is perfect and located in Omaha, Ne.

gemsworld wrote:
See if you can get the dealer to come down another $5K.

I asked him to throw in sales tax which is about 4K. He responded that they don't collect taxes at the dealer (which is obvious) and that would be a loss for him and he can't do it. I replied OK, I will keep looking.....

You know when you hit rock bottom pricing if they let you walk away, assuming you're a serious buyer. Give the dealer your phone number and tell him to call you if he changes his mind in the next few days. Good luck!

gemsworld wrote:
You know when you hit rock bottom pricing if they let you walk away, assuming you're a serious buyer. Give the dealer your phone number and tell him to call you if he changes his mind in the next few days. Good luck!

Yes, he has my email and that is what I told him in the last email.

Most of RV depreciation takes place in the first 4 or 5 years .. plenty of low mileage rigs that fit that description. For the same money you likely can buy very nice used rig. The key to buying a rig is patience.

Looks like a good deal if the floor plan works for you. Keep in mind that with a single slide that long, the floor plan is essentially non functional if you can't extend it where/when you are parked. Depending on what you plan to do with it, that may severely limit your options.

Having a slide that long tends to make the body more flexible if not designed properly, especially over time. Expect air/water leaks sooner than models with shorter or no slides.

Chum lee

I too would suggest looking at something on the used market that is 10 or so years old, but well maintained and updated if you are not going to be full timing. Personally I just can't see spending the money on something new that will depreciate by thousands of dollars each year for the first 3-5 years, just to use it a couple of weeks each year when there are so many lightly used well maintained, and often better built coaches out there. A similar style coach built around 2007 or 2008 will likely cost you less than half as much, maybe a third as much if you find a deal, with nearly no differences in the power train or amenities.

If you want to buy new then do it don’t let anyone talk you out of it. We have purchased two new units and don’t regret it. I believe they have the motorhome your looking at priced low only because it’s a 2017. The 2018’s are already out and the 2019’s will be out in 5 months. For us it was the floor plan that most important along with a price we could afford. You do what works best for you. Good luck on your purchase you will love it.

Looks like a good deal. A friend of mine bought a new pick-up truck last month and spent about the same amount. He didn't even get a refrigerator or outdoor entertainment center. Oh yeah, and his truck will depreciate at about the same rate as that new coach.

Excellent advise and feedback folks. I appreciate it.