What could make a $2 million motorcoach worth a $1 million more than a $1 million motorcoach?

The words "Taxpayer funded" written across the back.

Nothing to do with anything other than some guy with more money than brains can brag he spent 2 mil on a depreciating asset.

That's a great question, and one we discuss often. Assuming same chassis, same 3ngine, same builder, how much more can the different systems really cost???With that said, to a much smaller degree I get part of it. I drive an F150 and an F250. Both are Lariats. In 2016 I bought my Super Duty diesel; I ordered a Crew Cab long box with the Lariat Ultimate package. A few months later I was in the market for an F150. I drive a very nicely equipped XLT that did everything it needed to do, but...at the end of the test drive I handed the keys back to my salesgirl and said I just couldn't do it, I wanted another Lariat. Considering a $30,000 Truck functionally will do everything a $60,000 truck does why do they sell so many $60k trucks?

If you're interested in buying one you should visit the different factories to see how they are built.Or if you're like most of us here and can't even think of affording a $2MM coach, look at a 10-20-30 year old coach from Newell, Prevost, Bluebird, or Foretravel and see how they have held up compared to other coaches. These have built their own chassis for one thing and use high end fittings.

Many little things.FOr example I noticed on one very high end Motor home it had TWO water pumps. Said the Musician who was setting it up "With both of 'em on it'll knock your hat off in the shower"IT also had auto-fill for the fresh water tank, Just push a button to start it shouts off.. There is much more but frankly that's the only part of the RIG I looked at teh water control board. (it was after dark and he was hooking up and I was lighting the landscape.. I have lots of light)

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DallasSteve
Nomad
May 28, 2018
Why is it worth (cost) $2 million? I'm guessing it's built out of iPhones.
jplante4
Explorer II
May 28, 2018
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Prevost is NOT a chassis. Prevost is a fully factory built bus and is NOTHING like a you would get if you were just buying a chassis from Ford, Freightliner or anyone else. This is as far as you can get to an Apples and Oranges comparison.

Yet another difference... the attitude of a $2 million dollar coach owner.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
May 27, 2018
jplante4 wrote:
It's all about quality and craftsmanship. Building a quality coach takes more time than just hacking them out in volume and the labor costs are greater as a result. Also, you can't just go out onto the street and hire craftsmen, you usually need to entice them away from a competitor.

The difference in price between a Ford chassis and a Prevost bus chassis doesn't account for the difference. It's all about the quality of the finished product.

Prevost is NOT a chassis. Prevost is a fully factory built bus and is NOTHING like a you would get if you were just buying a chassis from Ford, Freightliner or anyone else. This is as far as you can get to an Apples and Oranges comparison.
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
May 27, 2018
The paint job alone is going to be of a different quality. Our Prevost converter allows 1,100 man hours to complete the exterior with many coats of paint and clear coat..... smooth as glass.

The fit and finish and components of a Prevost Emerald/Outlaw vs. a Prevost Liberty will be very obvious.

Safe travels,
MM.
MrWizard
Moderator
May 27, 2018
Teak and Mahogany instead of oak
Italian marble .... Etc

Once you get past the prevost chassis, it's all about the glitz
jplante4
Explorer II
May 27, 2018
It's all about quality and craftsmanship. Building a quality coach takes more time than just hacking them out in volume and the labor costs are greater as a result. Also, you can't just go out onto the street and hire craftsmen, you usually need to entice them away from a competitor.

The difference in price between a Ford chassis and a Prevost bus chassis doesn't account for the difference. It's all about the quality of the finished product.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
May 27, 2018
Hand stitched Italian leather upholstery
Incan marble counters and bath tiles
Gold plated fixtures
Swarovski crystal
Klipsch home theater sound system
Built-in treadmill

Those are just a few features I gleaned from the ads for USED luxury motorhomes with $1 million plus asking prices.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
May 27, 2018
My friend doesn't have a very high end MH but it is the shop getting a $20,000.00 overhaul so maybe being a Phaethon tiffin the Cummins engine isn't the same as high end models. Low miles with good maintenance .
chevman
Busskipper
Explorer
May 27, 2018
Sooner Schooner wrote:
What could make a $2 million motorcoach worth a $1 million more than a $1 million motorcoach?

Sorry, but I think I spend a lot more time trying to figure out how to get a $.5 Million dollar coach for a $100K.

But hey, that's just me!
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
May 27, 2018
When you are talking about vehicles that are hand made, one of a kind, vehicles, ANYTHING that adds extra man hours and more expensive materials to a project will impact the final selling price.
This does not mean that a more expensive coach is worth more to everyone since those custom items are usually choices made by the buyer to suit their own taste and preferences which will undoubtedly be different than someone elses.
Most people are happy, or have to settle for, off the rack vehicles that are sent down the production line and assembled by workers that may, or may not, have superior skills for their assigned task. In any case, a task must be finished when the clock says it is time to move on to the next vehicle in line.
Most custom vehicles are not built by a strict time schedule and are assembled by more highly skilled, and higher paid, craftsmen.
The cost of a custom vehicle is usually not a concern to someone that wants a vehicle built to their standards.
I restored several Classic Cars to museum quality examples. When I would put them up for auction there were always people willing to pay more than $100,000 for a vehicle that sold originally for around $3000. There are always people that are willing and able to pay for the best and custom RV's are just one example.