rgatijnet1 wrote:
Using the NADA guides for new and used RV's you will find that for any particular model, the difference between a new 2014 coach and a similar model 2011 unit is going to give the approximate deprciation, which for a $250,000 coach is about $125,000. IN other words, a three year old coach is worth about 1/2 for what the MSRP was when new.
Now, looking around the country, you can still find "brand new", untitled coaches from 2011 that are selling for 40-50% off of MSRP, with a new coach warranty. Naturally they have been sitting but you will still get a warranty whereas a used 2011 will be out of warranty.
Yes, but if you apply the typical 20-30% discount on a new unit, the actual depreciation is much less. I've been browsing for specific used models in rvt.com and rvtrader.com and learned that the difference between a new unit (with discounts) is no where near twice the cost of a 3-year old unit.
A 2011 model that's still new? Yikes. I wonder how well the motor works on those units, especially if they have been siting at the same spot all the time.
