Lazy Days Tampa

Do some research before you go to anydealer, know approximate values and be ready to negotiate. I never found my salesman at LD's to be pushy, not nearly as hard sell as some smaller dealers. They did a great job of conditioning my 13 year old MH, gave me a no questions asked 30 day warranty on coach items when other dealers gave me the impression it was always an "as is" sale. I will shop first there again.

puttd wrote:
Tried to buy used from them this fall. They seemed to me to be very fond of their used inventory and view them as pets. Salesman kept complaining that this wouldn't be so hard if I just would buy something new. Didn't want what they were selling new.

LOL, this was our experience, having wasted a day there trying to buy a used motorhome last year. The first issue was the trade in. They were holding tight to about 60% of wholesale, and told me I was a fool to sell it privately. I took it home and nearly doubled their offer, selling it to the first person that came for a look.

The next issue was condition. They add about 10% to high retail and want to pretend that serious issues simply do not exist. Just to see if they would drop the BS and get real when it got time to negotiate, I worked them on a seven year old Bounder. The coach was rough, the owners did some real butcher grade work to the interior, the fiberglass exterior finish was hammered and the decals were shot. It was worth high 30s to low 40s, if that. They came Down to $64K and generously agreed to put a set of no name tires on. I just shook my head.

The final straw was a call, the next day, with my sales guy offering "an incredible deal I work out with management". The salesman offered a nicer, but far from perfect (lots of MR, Magoo road rash down the sides) Winnebago. Low retail was $64K and even that would be a push given bodywork and tire issues. His offer was $94K and giving us $30K for out trade. When I then asked why I would want to pay low retail for a damaged coach with outdated tires, AND giver him my rig for free? He told me I was too wrapped up in the figures and not concentrating on what matters, that being finding the coach that best fits needs. I told him to have a nice day.

It's an amazing place, and there are many loyal owners who end up there on a regular schedule to buy new rigs. I'm sure many get hosed, but don't know or care enough to let it bother them. When it comes to used stuff, I really can't see how you could leave WITHOUT getting a real good screwing when buying. Maybe it doesn't matter to some, but I simply won't overpay by 30-50% for a used $50K rig.

Tried to buy used from them this fall. They seemed to me to be very fond of their used inventory and view them as pets. Salesman kept complaining that this wouldn't be so hard if I just would buy something new. Didn't want what they were selling new.

we went and looked and they were pushie and into hard sale we won't go back

We ordered ours from Lazy Days via telephone. we knew exactly what we wanted, options, etc., and had shopped prices from Indiana to Florida. Lazy Days met our needs and were nice to deal with during the delivery process. Like any major purchase, shop for pricing to get a fair deal.

You get mixed reviews here on the forum. Mostly good though.

One thing seems to be universal: They are very, very, good at selling you an RV.

Lazy Days in Tucson if you are in the area also since Friday.

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We have purchased two fifth wheels from Lazydays. I have been pleased with the experienced both times. Takes a while to get them to lower the price to where I wanted it but I enjoy a little negotiating. The delivery process was easy and they have a nice lot where you can park your old rv next to your new rv.
Don

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