Would you buy an as is Newmar?
Hi All, Wondering what your feedback would be about this Newmar that was struck by lightning. Would you consider buying it or what reservations would you have? 2014 Ventana Lightning Strike
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In my defense the price was $219,900.00 when the OP posted the link.
I am an insurance adjuster and have extensive experience with lightning strikes. They are extremely destructive to electrical and electronic components. Todays power trains have complicated electronic and computer systems. The electronics are robust for normal use and exposure however are surprisingly delicate when exposed to potentially millions of volts from a lightning strike.
The ad makes it clear it was damaged from a strike so rubber tires did not protect it.
I doubt any after market warrantee supplier would touch this with a ten foot pole or the dealer would have included a warrantee in order to make this unit attractive.
To quote the dealer "However, due to the strike there are NO warranties expressed or implied" Seems pretty clear!
If you have $199,900 you want to gamble with well ---
Again with a budget like that you can buy a pretty nice coach, with a warrantee.
Note the original poster has moved on and judging by his most current posts he has found some potentially nice used units for less money.
The sale of this coach is hinging on the famous saying attributed to PT Barnum being as true today as it was decades ago.
I am an insurance adjuster and have extensive experience with lightning strikes. They are extremely destructive to electrical and electronic components. Todays power trains have complicated electronic and computer systems. The electronics are robust for normal use and exposure however are surprisingly delicate when exposed to potentially millions of volts from a lightning strike.
The ad makes it clear it was damaged from a strike so rubber tires did not protect it.
I doubt any after market warrantee supplier would touch this with a ten foot pole or the dealer would have included a warrantee in order to make this unit attractive.
To quote the dealer "However, due to the strike there are NO warranties expressed or implied" Seems pretty clear!
If you have $199,900 you want to gamble with well ---
Again with a budget like that you can buy a pretty nice coach, with a warrantee.
Note the original poster has moved on and judging by his most current posts he has found some potentially nice used units for less money.
The sale of this coach is hinging on the famous saying attributed to PT Barnum being as true today as it was decades ago.
