I need some purchasing tips.
Well, i am preapproved on 2 different campers, from two different dealerships. Well, one of them is the 377se raptor. The other is a roadwarrior 400rw. Now, im 3000 away from purchasing the road ...
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Knowing (or finding out) prices for Cars/trucks -vs- trailers (or RVs) are *worlds* apart.
You (or I, or anybody - even "Beaker") can find dealer *cost* (which is less than dealer invoice) of a car or truck pretty easily.
(Dealer invoice, minus dealer holdback. Doesn't include factory incentives to the dealer - which we won't know.)
Not so for RVs.
None of the above - except for a few mfgrs who *do* list MSRP on their (not the dealers) websites.
Also for cars & trucks there's WAY more inventory immediately available, and dealers will trade new vehicles (between dealers).
*If* you want a "deal" on a trailer you'll have to order it.
Decide exactly what you want, shop it around (apples for apples) via the internet - and you *will* find the lowest price.
Then you will have to decide how far you are willing to travel for your best price. (30% off MSRP is the norm - assuming the MSRP hasn't been "juggled")
If you're buying from a dealer's stock (on the lot - or at an RV show), you are in competition with all the "gotta have it now" emotional buyers.
Dealer has what you/they want - and a limited supply of same.
The dealer has NO incentive to cut you any slack, jack!..:S
Happy negotiating!
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You (or I, or anybody - even "Beaker") can find dealer *cost* (which is less than dealer invoice) of a car or truck pretty easily.
(Dealer invoice, minus dealer holdback. Doesn't include factory incentives to the dealer - which we won't know.)
Not so for RVs.
None of the above - except for a few mfgrs who *do* list MSRP on their (not the dealers) websites.
Also for cars & trucks there's WAY more inventory immediately available, and dealers will trade new vehicles (between dealers).
*If* you want a "deal" on a trailer you'll have to order it.
Decide exactly what you want, shop it around (apples for apples) via the internet - and you *will* find the lowest price.
Then you will have to decide how far you are willing to travel for your best price. (30% off MSRP is the norm - assuming the MSRP hasn't been "juggled")
If you're buying from a dealer's stock (on the lot - or at an RV show), you are in competition with all the "gotta have it now" emotional buyers.
Dealer has what you/they want - and a limited supply of same.
The dealer has NO incentive to cut you any slack, jack!..:S
Happy negotiating!
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