TwistedGray wrote:
IDman wrote:
There is a reason rental companies sell units at that mileage level: wear and tear are about to catch up with them.
There's certainly a point where the engine/transmission of any vehicle (owned or rented) becomes an issue, but if you are suggesting to the OP that that point is at 130,000 miles, you're misleading them.
I agree. What wear and tear exactly does one speak of. How many of your friends or family or neighbors have had engines or transmissions replaced in their vehicles under 200K miles, uuuhhhh, not many if any is my guess. I can give you numerous examples of friends that have well over 300K on their vehicles, trucks, vans whatever and have only done routine maintenance.
Engines and transmissions are designed to take a beating, maintenance is the key.
So if these seniors decide to buy, how many miles a year will they drive the coach, 1000,2000? They say they are staying local. The issue of most concern is to maintain the unit. My 09 Cambria had an issue or 2 after each and every trip and I kept up on it. You have to otherwise it turns into a bigger problem. I keep a checklist when i travel and write down things that have gone wrong or need attention. Find a mobile rv mechanic in your area. Pay for an inspection before you purchase even if they offer a warranty and forget those expensive "extended warranties" they have more holes in them than a colander.
Businesses that deal with motor vehicles also deal with depreciation, it's a numbers game. There is no magical mileage number that dictates failures in drivetrains, that's just nonsense.
