What to look for and to stay away from
As you can tell from my signature we currently pull a toy hauler. We have pondered with the idea and stepping up to a class A. So with that being said looking to spend 40k. As the title says what sh...
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OK - I'll jump in with a personal view - after 15 years with 3 gassers and a (4 years ago new2me) diesel. Go for the DIESEL!!
Stick with your planned budget!! Shop around and then when you find a floor plan you like and a coach construction you like (mine is fiberglass over all welded steel - not thin aluminum and pine wood), then go shopping to get it!! I mean - start at half the asking price!! The NADA and other web sites are mostly baloney when it comes to actual recent sales!! Ask around - check other dealers and shop for a private party that has taken good care of their coach with regular maintenance (ask for the records!). With the $$$ you are offering, you can get a GREAT deal on a previously used (but loved and enjoyed with care) coach for a LOT less than the 'asking' price. Be a nice guy, but drive a hard bargain - it's your $$$ and there is no reason to give those $$$ away unnecessarily. Get the BEST coach you can for the $$ you wish to spend - patience in the search is your friend. (OK - voice of experience: yes, I found an owner under payments duress and paid the bank half of the then NADA 'value' - and ALL parties were happy!!) That's a good deal - when all parties are happy!!!
Stick with your planned budget!! Shop around and then when you find a floor plan you like and a coach construction you like (mine is fiberglass over all welded steel - not thin aluminum and pine wood), then go shopping to get it!! I mean - start at half the asking price!! The NADA and other web sites are mostly baloney when it comes to actual recent sales!! Ask around - check other dealers and shop for a private party that has taken good care of their coach with regular maintenance (ask for the records!). With the $$$ you are offering, you can get a GREAT deal on a previously used (but loved and enjoyed with care) coach for a LOT less than the 'asking' price. Be a nice guy, but drive a hard bargain - it's your $$$ and there is no reason to give those $$$ away unnecessarily. Get the BEST coach you can for the $$ you wish to spend - patience in the search is your friend. (OK - voice of experience: yes, I found an owner under payments duress and paid the bank half of the then NADA 'value' - and ALL parties were happy!!) That's a good deal - when all parties are happy!!!
