When do you inspect a used unit?
How do folks typically fit an inspection into the buying process for a USED unit? Is it like buying a house, where you put in a bid first contingent on inspection, get acceptance on the price, and THE...
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paulcardoza wrote:
Private Sale or Dealership? My answer would differ based on which.
Private Sale --- I would want a full inspection before signing anything and laying out a dime. Anything that would need attention would be a price negotiation item and I would want to have it fixed myself.
Dealership --- I would want an up-front inspection for cosmetic issues, water damage, etc. These would be negotiated up front. Then there would be an agreement in writing that EVERYTHING would be functional for the final PDI. If anything was found during the PDI, the dealership would have to fix it before they received final payment.
Great answer - except......
Assuming we're talking about an RV with a "serious" asking price....
neither applies if you haven't arrived at an acceptable price - or something real close.
(Which is after *you* do your best at "inspecting" the unit)
If the you're way off on price - it's a moot issue. Move on.
If it looks like a deal - time for the "real" inspection.
Pay for an "outside or independent" inspection - like a mobile RV service. Then discuss it with the seller
(There may be some re-negotiations. It's your $, = your call).
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