Loss on sale of motorhome

Executive wrote:

dan-nickie wrote:
I believe the OP Bought a new 2015 Thor Axis about Oct/nov 2014.

If that's the case, it's most likely worth around $40k...here's a new 2016 with an asking price of $75k..so by everyone's figure of less 30% that one should sell for $52k plus change.....good luck...Dennis

2016 Thor Axis

If the price is that low it may be higher than 20% as the dealer needs a minimum dollars per trade to keep the lights on etc.

You can sell it yourself and get a good price if you do the following.
With the low miles I would clean it in side and out I mean really clean it! Floors carpet fridge and bath. Polish the wheels armoral the tires wax the cab and make sure the windows are spotless. Use craiglist for your area but more important find a place to park it with a big 4 sale sign. There are a lot small businesses on the first and main lot that will let you park it there. It may cost you 50 a week or just a pizza each week.

A well laid out accessory package (all new) should be included it all fits in a Homer bucket from HD.
sewer hose, fittings,water hose with fittings filter etc.
Buy a nice file box and itemize all info on the coach by system in the box.
Practice two walk throughs,,one for experienced rv buyers one for newbies. Do these practise runs several times.
If you fill your head with "I want myself and the buyer to get a win here"
It will sell
good luck and please let us know
jw

Mike NW wrote:
I think the best answer to your question is to do some research as to the value of the MH. I would look at some of the guides on value and also review some of the for sale ads and see what the unit is selling for.

Agree 100% Many times the ads will remain on the website even after the coach has sold. I would suggest calling the numbers and ask if the coach has sold, and if so, explain your situation and ask if they wouldn't mind sharing what it sold for.

I have received those type of calls after selling a vehicle and was more than happy to share the information, however I'm sure some folks will simply hang up on you.

Even harder to bite! Whatever you can get out of it. Buy lo sell high!

Motorhome Specialist in TX is selling them for about $73K. No sane person would pay anywhere near that for a 2015 used unit. Add insult to injury if you trade in a unit in most states you get a sales tax "offset" for the trade in. If you do a private sale purchase you don't get any offset at all. Also as others have mentioned you must get your own financing as well as figure out how to get it serviced and many warranties don't transfer. You also would need to figure out your own extended warranty as well. It is only worth it if the price is well below retail. I have the exact painful lesson the OP is going through. OP: why are you selling?

dan-nickie wrote:
I believe the OP Bought a new 2015 Thor Axis about Oct/nov 2014.

If that's the case, it's most likely worth around $40k...here's a new 2016 with an asking price of $75k..so by everyone's figure of less 30% that one should sell for $52k plus change.....good luck...Dennis

2016 Thor Axis

I believe the OP Bought a new 2015 Thor Axis about Oct/nov 2014.

ntar827 wrote:
I have a small 2015 class A that is six months old and has 7500 miles on it.

Purchased at about 27% off of MSRP.

How much below my purchase price should I expect to sell for?

Thanks

Realistically and usually, you'll get the used trade in price which is at or close to low retail. Nada will give you some idea, but not one that you can take to or from the bank. Hopefully you can price it right for a quick sale, as for every day it sits, it will depreciate that much more. Also keep in mind, that you're competing with every dealer out there, that can usually arrange financing for those who can't seem to do so on their own. I always said that I could sell cars all day long with the slogan of ....no payments for 45 days....or....buy here, pay here....etc, etc and lol.

many I know, including me will not pay more than 20% under NADA low retail. Others will say I'm wrong but that is the way I do it. If I can't get that I will walk. I would set the price at whatever NADA retail or high retail is depending on condition. Maybe you will get luck quick. You can adjust the price until you start to get offers. Remember, it's only worth what someone will pay for it. Good luck.

So put it on Craig's list for what you paid. Not really a big deal. Mark down as needed.