To the OP. I put about $500/month into a 'maintenance' account, for my good friend, Justin Case. Oil changes including oil and fuel filters, lube and radiator test will run you about $300/yr. If you respect your coach and take care of things as necessary, you'll find your yearly expenses are much much less. Letting things go will cost you more in the long run. I spend about $750/yr. for maintenance. The rest is saved for expenses like tires, $4500 every 7 years, major tuneups every 100,000 miles etc......and yes, entry level coaches will cost more in the long run due to quality of materials and build, including fit and finish, of the original coach.....Dennis