Potential White Elephant
For a couple of reasons, we're going to go through with a classic White Elephant Class C purchase. It's a family friend, they really need to sell and we're ready to try our hand at a starter Class ...
Forum Discussion
Islandman wrote:
Don't spend a lot of time worrying about depreciation or that you might be sorry that you didn't buy a larger unit. You're getting a pretty good deal an a nice unit, what more could you want? You will enjoy this Class C and be way ahead of those folks who buy new stuff and watch it depreciate quickly, you will be be enjoying your unit and not be in big debt like so many other folks. If for some reason you want something bigger or newer in a few years, you will be way ahead since this one will be paid for and probably worth just as much in 5 years as what you're going to pay for it now. Buy and enjoy, and don't refer to it as a possible white elephant anymore!
I agree! If it is a good deal and you like it then buy it. Go have some fun. Sounds like you agree. Congrats and good luck.
Mileage doesn't concern me. I like high mileage. It means I pay less and possibly pay cash. Who the heck wants another mortgage? Mine may have 125,000 miles on it but it is in nice shape, everything works on it, and most importantly I don't have a loan. I almost bought new. If I had, I would still owe double what I paid for my used class C IN FIVE YEARS FROM NOW! Yikes.
I think every first time buyer should buy used within their price range. Whatever your hobby is.
