My dad would like to buy this motorhome on ebay. It is a great deal on paper, although for some reason it hasn't sold. I found that It's been for sale for about 3 months and just recently the price dropped about 30 grand for ebay. Here's the link:42' American Eaglethanks for any advice

It looks to me like a very good deal, I think the $145,000 wouldn't have been too bad. Low miles, new tires and batteries.

The inoperative washer/dryer, fogged window, and bad awning are no big deals, but the paint "checking" may be.It could indicate bad fiberglass panel(s) which would be VERY expensive to repair.Ask around on the American Coach Yahoo Forum.

wow something suspicious for sure. The NADA says low retail is 133, their lot picture shows 145, ebay is 99. Certainly does not make sense.I bought a show quality 4x4 Chevy pickup once from eBay. The pictures were amazing, just showed a few minor digs and a couple of scratches. Bought it without seeing it first. My bad, when I saw it, started it, it was a disaster. The paint was shinny but because they buffed it to death, engine burned oil, no ac all the stuff they said it didn't do. A few weeks later I found out it sat in a field and was brought out to sell. The auto hauler that delivered it was very angry, the engine seals were all gone and dripped oil on the lower high end cars. Since I paid for it on eBay I couldn't get my money back. I paid 8000 for a 800 dollar (if that) truck.The moral of the story is I see the pictures with minor scratches here and there. DO NOT BUY IT UNTIL YOU GO SEE IT. If the dealer is willing to sell way below NADA and with all his stipulations, there is something there.

looks great, I,d e mail them a lower offer like $120k. this is a dealer he has wiggle room. I would not go over 130k

Fogged windows are about $300 each to repair. Washer dryer could be something as simple as a bad electrical connection. If not, that is another $1000+ to replace. Bad awning could mean a broken spring and cost $150 or so to repair. Checked paint probably means cracking fiberglass panels. The coach looks great and I think the price is OK but it really needs a thorough "in person" inspection before you close the deal. From my own experience, all photographs on eBay look great. Not meant to deceive but it is difficult to show the flaws in the paint or small surface cracks with a photograph. Remember that a new paint job could easily run $15,000-$20,000 with the existing color scheme and the condition of the paint today will only get worse. The paint/fiberglass problem is really only an appearance issue so if it does not bother your Dad, then go for it, keeping in mind that when he goes to sell it, any paint issues will be a MAJOR issue to another buyer during the negotiation process. I'd go look at it in person and maybe offer around $85,000 and go from there. Good luck!!!

My dad is about to buy a motorhome, is it a good deal?

box710
Explorer
May 16, 2015
WHAT EVER YOU DON'T BUY SIGHT UNSEEN. I PUT A $2500 DEPOSIT ON A COACH IN INDIANA. PICTURES WERE OF A BEAUTIFUL RV. RENTED A CAR FOR A ONE WAY RIDE AND TRECKED 700 MILES AND WHAT I SAW WHEN I GOT THERE WAS NOT WHAT WAS IN THE PICTURES. MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, IT WAS A MESS. GOT MY DEPOSIT BACK, HAD A FEW UNKIND WORDS FOR THE SELLER AND CAME BACK HOME. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY SIGHT UNSEEN. GOOD LUCK
Ivylog
Explorer III
May 15, 2015
You snooze, you loose. Read what other buyers said about this dealer plus the dealer was willing to do a refundable deposit.
Here's a 03 45 Travel Supreme that will probably sell for less than $80K in TX.
ArchHoagland
Explorer
May 14, 2015
Clay L wrote:
I just looked at the ad and it says it is no longer available.

Case Closed.
Clay_L
Explorer
May 14, 2015
I just looked at the ad and it says it is no longer available.
Dale_Traveling
Explorer II
May 14, 2015
I would consider making the trip to look but would not consider a sight unseen purchase. Big items I would want are maintenance records, a chassis inspection and a house inspection before I would enter into negotiations for a price, be it a bid or otherwise. Flaws or problems can be fixed but the agreed on price needs to reflect the potential cost of repairs.
Two_Jayhawks
Explorer
May 14, 2015
That American Eagle was/is a great coach and It looks to be a very good deal for $99K. Is your father in a position to go see it? The disclosed issues don't scare me off at all.
Valkyriebush
Explorer II
May 14, 2015
ArchHoagland wrote:
I would never EVER buy a used RV until I set foot inside it. I've seen too many RV's that looked good in the AD and were terrible when you went and looked at them.

And I've seen too many horror stories on three RV forums that back up my position.

I drove six hours to look at an RV that looked great in the ad and was stunned how crappy it looked in real life. Amazing. All things being said, looks like a nice coach.
Executive45
Explorer III
May 14, 2015
It looks like it SOLD HERE so it must have fallen out for whatever reason...buyer inspection?...dunno..I would view this as a question mark type red flag.

Then it appears he relisted it at $119,000 and it did not sell...HERE

Now he's relisted it at $99k or best offer, most likely $98k....I would not buy without seeing the coach first hand or having a qualified inspection done of the rig.

Another red flag is the "puffing" by the dealer....

This coach is in very good condition overall and appears to have been very well maintained by the previous owner.

A well maintained coach would not have burned out headlights, fogged windows, broken awnings etc....just sayin....Dennis
2gypsies1
Explorer III
May 14, 2015
It appears to be a very good deal but I'd highly recommend spending $300 or so for a plane ticket to see and drive it in person.
2bzy2c
Explorer II
May 14, 2015
From what I read, and from the reviews this seller has, everything that I can see and read seems legit. The description is accurate to the model. Not really what I would consider "rambling" but there is quire a bit of information there.

Whoever wrote it, does know RV's. Tires are a big issue, and someone not knowing much about RV's would never even consider talking about the tires, more specifically, the date code on the tires.

I think it would be worth flying out to have a look.

Everything I can see is on the up and up in my opinion, (which is worth exactly what you paid for it).

Best of luck.

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