Since joining the forum I've asked a lot of questions and received great answers. And when asking questions about something new, other questions come up.One recommendation I received was buying a newer model Gasser instead of an older model DP. This is my first motorhome and I want something around 40 feet and want to spend no more than $100,000.00.As I'm looking at used upper model Gassers, which i'd not done before, like Tiffin Allegro and Newmar Canyon Star. I found that the base models of Diesel Pushers are around the same price.My question is "what's a better move for a new-be, a top of the line used Gasser or the used base model Diesel Pusher"?Your help has been invaluable, thanks you!

If it were me looking with a 100k budget I would do the DP. You can get a real nice used unit for that kind of $$$. I purchased our 2000 Ultimate Freedom from Winnebago for 55k when I got it.

First rig!I would suggest something smaller in a gas rig. Somewhere around 35 foot. Diesels can get very expensive for both maintenance and operation.

Everyone has an opinion so here's mine. The $100K DP will be a much better coach than the new gasser for close to the same price. Better built from the frame up and better built in the coach too.

Not many gassers over 37' as that's about the max weight for a V10. That said there was a recent post about a 40' Tow Hauler that even had a decent amount of CCC partly because of the empty space in the rear."Diesels can get very expensive for both Maintenance and Operation"... I have not found that to be true, but I do all of my own M and O plus repairs. I would go back as many years as necessary to find a mid level DP.It will be interesting to see how much this no reserve .......Monaco Signature goes for... my educated guess $115K for a 03 top of the line maxed out DP.PS: you will not find a bath and a half in a gasser.:B

There are some really mid 2000s diesels available in the $100K range but the maintenance is more expensive. And there is the catastrophe case, where you need an engine or something.. A new v10 is about $10K. A new diesel might be $18-25K or more. It cost me $13K to fix a catastrophic head disaster in a Cummins about 5 years ago. And I watched the work, no ripoff.If you can afford a catastrophe, I would go the diesel as the ride and components are much better quality.

Top of line Gasser Vs. bottom of line Diesel Pusher

krivanj
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
There are some really mid 2000s diesels available in the $100K range but the maintenance is more expensive. And there is the catastrophe case, where you need an engine or something.. A new v10 is about $10K. A new diesel might be $18-25K or more. It cost me $13K to fix a catastrophic head disaster in a Cummins about 5 years ago. And I watched the work, no ripoff.
If you can afford a catastrophe, I would go the diesel as the ride and components are much better quality.
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jan 24, 2016
Not many gassers over 37' as that's about the max weight for a V10. That said there was a recent post about a 40' Tow Hauler that even had a decent amount of CCC partly because of the empty space in the rear.

"Diesels can get very expensive for both Maintenance and Operation"... I have not found that to be true, but I do all of my own M and O plus repairs. I would go back as many years as necessary to find a mid level DP.

It will be interesting to see how much this no reserve .......Monaco Signature goes for... my educated guess $115K for a 03 top of the line maxed out DP.

PS: you will not find a bath and a half in a gasser.:B
barmcd
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
Everyone has an opinion so here's mine. The $100K DP will be a much better coach than the new gasser for close to the same price. Better built from the frame up and better built in the coach too.
enblethen
Nomad
Jan 24, 2016
First rig!
I would suggest something smaller in a gas rig. Somewhere around 35 foot.
Diesels can get very expensive for both maintenance and operation.
Ranger_Smith
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
If it were me looking with a 100k budget I would do the DP. You can get a real nice used unit for that kind of $$$. I purchased our 2000 Ultimate Freedom from Winnebago for 55k when I got it.

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