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bobkatmsu
Explorer
Jun 29, 2015

Looking for a DP from PPL

I am just starting my search for a used DP, 38' to 45'. My budget will be in the $150K to $175K range. I want a quality built unit and am willing to go a little older model to get the quality. Has anyone dealt with PPL? Seems like they have been mentioned quite often on the forum. Any guesstimate how much they will come off their asking price. I am aware they are consignment, but, I would think they give the sellers some guidance on how to price their units. Anything else I need to be aware of when dealing with them? Any other places that I need to look at? I have Lazy-Daze, close to me and I have bought from them before, with no problems, it just seems like better prices at PPL. In no rush. I am going to take my time and look as much as I need to. Thanks in advance for any help.
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  • lj2654's avatar
    lj2654
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    In agreement with Brett, with consignment dealers you may find some good RV's, but many will be very used and very unkept.

    I never purchased from them at PPL but did email back and forth about some coaches when I was looking for the "ONE"....

    I found a private owned coach for the right price....
  • Cloud_Dancer's avatar
    Cloud_Dancer
    Explorer II
    Jun 29, 2015
    In case you're not already familiar with FMCA, I recommend that you subscribe. Their monthly magazine always has quite a long list of pre-owned motorhomes for sale. IMO the magazine alone is worth the subscription price. But, being a member will offer other advantages.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    Agree with Don-- start narrowing down your likes/dislikes. Then do a nationwide search for those on your short list. At least that is how we have bought each coach we have owned. Some ended up near home, others across the country.

    And, do not hesitate to ask specific questions here or on other forums to help narrow down the choices.
  • DSDP_Don's avatar
    DSDP_Don
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    I think you look everywhere you can and be ready to move when the right one comes along. Everyday a really nice coach will go up for sale and they last about three days before they're gone.

    38'-45' is a big span of sizes. Start narrowing it down to a floorplan and a couple of brands and then do your search. Also, don't be afraid to ask someone on here to take a look at one for initial condition if it's along ways from where you leave. I've done that three times for people.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    Yes, I guess in some cases prices at a consignment lot are higher than FSBO.

    But in many many cases, the consignment lot gives sellers a "reality check" on what their coach is worth. The highest prices for a given coach, given condition are FSBO's where either they put little down and have an over-inflated payoff or they think just because it is theirs that it is worth a lot. Find the same thing on boats.

    And, as with any consignment lots, you will find some jewels and some rough ones, as condition reflects how they were cared for, NOT how good a dealer's detail lot is. Gee, I wonder if that gives one a better idea of how the coach was cared for-- if rough when put up for sale, wonder how it was treated when the were using it.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    Personally we avoided consigned vehicles altogether. Why pay a middleman? I found much better deals searching local, state, and national RV dealer used inventories. Ended up purchasing a trade in from an in state dealer....

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