Wow,
I can only wonder what my 1997 Bounder would bluebook for now. I bought it new in 96, and took fairly good care of it, but not indoors when not traveling. I only have about 50,000 miles on mine. I guess bluebook would be less than 1/2 of the Foretravel's? Perhaps 25% of that amount?
Good luck with your purchase. You might call back and say that your 'credit union' recommends that you only pay say $35,000 because low blue book is in that range. But you would consider looking at the coach if he is willing to entertain a lower value than the $69,000 asking price. While expecting the owner to go below $50,000 might be un-realistic, you might be surprised to hear that number being tossed around - if you are really interested and have not seen the coach yet.
Once your wife goes inside and gasps "This is what I really want" - the giggling is all over and you are going to pay big bucks for this coach. But before that happens, and if the wife cooperates and holds her tounge, insists on a slide out, and looks 'really mad' if you make a $50,000 offer when she KNOWS it will not have a slide out or room enough in the kitchen for anything, you might get the seller to come down in price.
Of course all of this will not work well if someone else comes along and is willing to pay $55,000 cash on the spot!
Good luck!
Fred.
