We have a 17 yr old coach and have been full-time 6 yrs. There is nothing wrong with our carpet, frig, stove, water heater, etc. It depends on if you do regular maintenance and fix the small things when they happen. We are never concerned if we will make it to our destination, and in the 7 yrs we have owned the coach have never had a break down. These older ones are built much much better than the newer ones. I'd consider it seriously, but have it inspected and checked over by a professional. Just because it's new doesn't mean trouble free, sorry to say - they have more problems than we do.