Shopping for first Motorhome near Houston
We are in the market for our first Motorhome. We have looked and test driven some units locally, but have not found the one. Prices and selection seem better in Texas, so I will soon fly in to see so...
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A STRONG suggestion. You will learn a tremendous amount by being present for a mechanical inspection by a good inspector. A written report can tell you what is wrong. In person you can discuss what needs to be done and when and also whether this is something that you want to do or hire out. And, you can actually see that abraded hose that needs to be replaced. Kind of difficult to put that in a written report.
SO, for out of town purchases, here is my recommendation:
1. Come to agreement on price and outside date for consummation of the deal with the deal SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND TEST DRIVE SATISFACTORY TO BUYER TO BE DONE BY XX DATE.
2. Look over the coach and make sure it meets your other requirements (very hard for an inspector to do a "sniff test" for you, and if you are allergic to cats and they had cats, that is important to you.
3. Schedule and attend the inspection-- wear old clothes and look at the coach through the eyes of the inspector.
4. If major issues found, renegotiate the price/bail on the deal. OR, hopefully drive off in your "new to you" coach.
SO, for out of town purchases, here is my recommendation:
1. Come to agreement on price and outside date for consummation of the deal with the deal SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND TEST DRIVE SATISFACTORY TO BUYER TO BE DONE BY XX DATE.
2. Look over the coach and make sure it meets your other requirements (very hard for an inspector to do a "sniff test" for you, and if you are allergic to cats and they had cats, that is important to you.
3. Schedule and attend the inspection-- wear old clothes and look at the coach through the eyes of the inspector.
4. If major issues found, renegotiate the price/bail on the deal. OR, hopefully drive off in your "new to you" coach.
