Used Diesel Pusher Dealer Pricing
I have about $90,000 to spend on a used diesel pusher and am looking at mostly model years 2005-2007. I'm trying to get an idea how much dealers mark up used DP's. If I find a 2006 DP with 40,000 mi...
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You have not provided sufficient information for me to offer an opinion that you can use. As noted earlier, actual condition and true maintenance records play a big factor. BUT...is it a low miles that has been a live-in full time rig or reasonable miles for normal travel. As noted - 'smells' are a problem and cannot usually be eliminated. In your price bracket, you can find low miles entry level units - but are they better than an older, well cared-for high end unit?? You simply cannot compare a Fleetwood to a Foretravel or Newell on an equal basis. Online I saw a fine 2001 Foretravel at less than 80K at a dealer in Texas - and if I had the $$, I would buy it in a heartbeat!!
You really need to get down to the things that are important to you - floor plan, etc. In reality, a well-cared for diesel will most likely be running strong after most of us are gone.
Do your research, find a coach you like and make an offer - you can always go up, but not lower!!
And if you would like to have an extensive checklist, I have a couple that may be of use in your search.
You have not provided sufficient information for me to offer an opinion that you can use. As noted earlier, actual condition and true maintenance records play a big factor. BUT...is it a low miles that has been a live-in full time rig or reasonable miles for normal travel. As noted - 'smells' are a problem and cannot usually be eliminated. In your price bracket, you can find low miles entry level units - but are they better than an older, well cared-for high end unit?? You simply cannot compare a Fleetwood to a Foretravel or Newell on an equal basis. Online I saw a fine 2001 Foretravel at less than 80K at a dealer in Texas - and if I had the $$, I would buy it in a heartbeat!!
You really need to get down to the things that are important to you - floor plan, etc. In reality, a well-cared for diesel will most likely be running strong after most of us are gone.
Do your research, find a coach you like and make an offer - you can always go up, but not lower!!
And if you would like to have an extensive checklist, I have a couple that may be of use in your search.
