When is a new RV not new?

inkfishman wrote:
Before taking delivery of a new Winnebago Via, my test drive revealed an abnormal noise when the accelerator was depressed, which went away immediately when I let up on the accelerator. Dealer sales staff and mechanics agreed it needed fixing and sent it to the local Winnebago dealer, who replaced the drive shaft first, and then the differential. While the problem is now fixed, I am wondering if this should still be viewed as a new vehicle. And would that view be different if the differential, for example, was a rebuilt unit. I'd appreciate hearing from any members who have been through similar situations, and what they did and why. I'm also wondering how this affects the warranty.

New or used is solely in the paperwork, so taking possession makes it a used unit with it's market worth, dropping considerably. So, in reality, the cost per mile of driving a new unit home, is astronomical at best. The good news is, that if you use it much and drive it long, it will become a worthwhile expenditure in about 20yrs or so.