3882DOUG wrote:
I am looking at ordering a 40' Dutch Star coach with far fewer options than those the dealers stock. Most dealer's coaches have $40,000 plus in options. I am looking at about $12,000. I have included heat pumps, all electric, front overhead tv, docking lights,
baggage door locks, keyless entry, pass thru storage tray, individual window awnings and a kitchen window. I am leaving out options such as
washer/dryer, central vac, dishwaswher, freezer, exterior entertainment center, satellite dish, energy management system, power shades and Girard awning package. I am not leaving these options out
just to keep the price down, I just don't think I need them. Any options I should reconsider?
I was in situation quite similar to what you are describing. Actually I think it's fairly common. Dealer had a stock unit with way more options/fluff/**** than I wanted(essentially the options you listed and then some. He also prepared a sharp proposal for ordering one without these options. I labored for some time and then took the loaded unit. I found I really enjoy almost all of them and we are glad we went the way we did. You forgot one (heated floors for like $7K). NEVER would have ordered this and we love it! These "options" are likely carefully thought out by the mfg and driven by demand etc.
