Is this too much to pay?
In process of buying a 2014 sun seeker 3170DS. Would like thoughts about the deal we got. $76,473.00 with the following: Ford E450 full Boy paint Latte Cherry cabinets & pumice fabric Heated, re...
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Dtbow22 wrote:
....This is our 1st RV....
Buy used and buy cheap until you know if the lifestyle is for you.
Dtbow22 wrote:
...we are looking to buy now to get the unit substantially paid down prior to our retirement in 4 yrs....
You could save for four years and pay cash for a 2018 when you retire.
I have no idea about the value of what you are buying but do know it will be a very expensive life lesson if you decide RVing isn't for you.
Dtbow22 wrote:
...we definitely splurged on because we plan to have this unit for the long haul. However if we need or want to sell or trade down the road, we feel we would get better resale/trade value.
Nonsense. The more you pay = the more depreciation you have. Many if not most RVs are only used occasionally and they all depreciate rapidly. Most RV owners could actually save money by staying at five star resorts instead of owning an RV. Start small and cheap.
