New Inexpensive Class A or a Used, Well-known Class-A ???

Thanks, ohhell10339. Great advice.

We too are looking at used Class A diesel pushers. But the pre2009 units are prone to paint checking so that eliminates a lot of potentially good units.

our thoughts on Class A is diesel vs gas
How they climb hills and some terrain is tough if out west etc.

So the 'guts of it all' is more important than floorplan in a way if your travels need it......but of course once the 'guts of that monster' is known, then of course floorplan is key. King bed a must for us :) and whatever else we require.

it isn't about price sometimes, it is about what is needed to cover how you are going to travel first and go from there.

best of luck in your new venture!!

It looks like you're looking for a smaller motorhome. Take a look at this one:

http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv_images/monaco/2011--vesta--32PBS--C2068

I think I'd stay away for an inexpensive new one with a full slide. Full slides have problems.

My experience: I opted to buy a used higher end unit. I had it inspected prepurchase. I did not buy an extended warranty plan.
I'm very happy with our purchase, we've gotten several compliments on our 10 yo coach. The higher quality really shows even though it's a little older.

Concerning the extended warranty, we would have broken even if we had bought one. We did have to replace the inverter and fix the air conditioner and furnace, items that either broke after purchase or the inspector didn't catch. But I think we're actually ahead on the warranty issue because we didn't have the issue of having to deal with the warranty people to get the items fixed. The cost to fix these items was about the same as a 1 yr warranty.