Help pricing a used RV?

kcmoedoe wrote:

BigCanoe wrote:
Hi all,

We are looking to buy our first RV (we have been tent/travel trailer campers in the past).

Its a 1999 Winnebago Minnie 24W. Its got 60k miles. The dealer is asking $15999 and is holding firm. I think the price is in the ballpark but I am having a hard time paying asking price :)

Do you have any advice on pricing one and going in with some evidence to get them to lower their price?

With a 16 year old RV, value is all in the condition of the rig. You think the price is fair and they won't come down, so you have a decision point. Discount and asking price means nothing. I mean, would the deal be better if they were asking $18999 and then they gave you a 15% discount ($16149 selling price)? If you feel the value meets or exceeds the final price, buying is a logical decision.

I buy stuff for a living so I have some experience that translates to buying vehicles. My advice would be to decide what you want and determine the best way to get it.

If all you want is a lower price then you have two ways to get it. 1) issue an ultimatum like many suggest, a take it or leave it price, or 2) negotiate for a better price by learning more about the rig and the market and use it for comparison. Tires are good thing to check, batteries, maintenance, amount of wear of tear, recent RV sales in the area, etc. You have no position to negotiate from without knowledge.