Order from factory vs buy off lot?

cpd520 wrote:
Looking for feed back from those who have purchased new.

Considering a new Winnebago class A. Obviously want the best price possible.

Should we buy off of the lot (if we find what we want) or order one built.

First thought is that there is probably some expense tied to putting a motorhome on the lot. That expense would have to be passed on. Also, it is harder to compare MH's on different dealer lots as there are always different options.

If we spec one out, it would be easier to get multiple quotes on the exact same product. More competition should be a benefit. Dealers might take a smaller profit on a sure thing???

What experience have forum members had?

I've done both. One is just as easy as the other and the dealer has their markup built in either way. If it's a really one-off with a lot of different options they may want a larger deposit on the order if it looks like it would be harder to sell if you pull out. Wait time on the order is the biggest issue.