Older Motorhome

Just bought a 2011. I figure I can fix everything in it for less than a new rig would have been. I doubt I'll spend 10% of that.

We purchased our 1993 new in that year. It had items for the 1994 run.
We have maintained it and it is good for some time longer.
Yes, I have looked at newer rigs, but find quality and layouts have changed.
Each person will have good things to say and others will say bad things about the same vehicle.
I think it will depend on the person buying and maintaining the rig as to whether it is good or bad.

Go here and ask your question since it will be brand specific:

http://aspectcambriarvforum.forumotion.com

Now we have a 12 Aspect and 2 years ago the fuel pump went out while going to our vacation destination. Cost me somewhere around $700 to R&R. We have GS roadside to cover tow, and the warranty to cover repairs. Part of the $700 was my deductable. But ended up with NEW battery, new fuel pump relay, new fuel pump, TPS, and a couple of other things. Big thing was inconvenience and cancellation of trip with my kids/grand kids.

Last year started having frig problems with it not cooling. Cost me $250 for analysis and replacement of 1 part again while on trip. Worked ok but then started again. Got home replaced the eyebrow controller and its been good. Did not use the warranty. Other than that no issues with the rig. They say to expect issues but it will depend on usage I guess. Anyhow the starter you said cost due to having to have it done and not DIY. So kinda hard to complain on that one particularly since you have I guess only put in $1500 over 10 years, not counting I guess FW&T items (tires, oil changes etc). I think if you ask others with the brand you will find you have not been overly taxed by issues not uncommon to all rv's. So go to the aspect site and ask/read what others have to say. I think I would rather put some $$ into something I know then spend the $$$$ for something newer but not necessarily better.

Geeze, I think of older as being 1980’s, lol.

Heh heh. We still drive our 2003 Fleetwood Revolution that we bought new. Runs like a top. Maybe 7 or 8 oil changes and greas jobs and one new exhaust manifold and a lift pump. 144500 km. Like new inside but the outside is starting to show its miles. Figure we’ll keep it past the 20 year point at least. Why fix what isn’t broke. :).

We have had our 2004 Winnebago about 3 1/2 years. We fixed the dash AC that we knew was bad. We had to fix the leveling, one rear axle seal and rear brakes because a caliper froze up.We did most of the labor but the parts cost about $1500 so far. So that comes to about $40 a month since we got it. What class a could we get for $40 a month?

I have an 05 DP I bought new. There is definitely a ten yearish honeymoon period.

In the last five years two slide motors, fridge cooling unit, both ACs, dash ac slow leak,
two ride ht valves, water pump, foggy headlights, fogged windows.

Not to mention the full liquid replacement, hoses, tires, etc.

Fun stuff. The worst part isn’t the expense, it’s the time to get the work done and the inconvenience.

On the other hand, you going to trade every five years?