Which purchase makes more sense?
I'm looking at the following: 2015 Wilderness 2775RB Dual Slide. Used but looks like new and is mint condition. Out the door price (after trade) $5,600 2017 North Trail 28DBSS Single Slide. New....
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I am guessing that your real question is "should I buy new or used" and that is a totally different question than "which makes more sense".
Neither makes more sense and both make more sense - it just depends on the specific logic that someone puts towards making sense of it. For example, the bunkhouse makes more sense if you have kids and want a bunkhouse; the double slide makes more sense if you want more space when parked.
Whether to buy new or used is subjective in a different way. Some people don't like the idea of sleeping on a bed slept on by other people - so they buy new. Some people want a warranty to cover issues - so they buy new. Some people want to spend less money - so they buy used. Some people don't want to incur a major depreciation hit - so they buy used.
Pros on buying new - warranty; expectation that wear and tear problems are years down the road; no one else ever used the bed, toilet, etc.
Pros on buying used - less money spent up front; no immediate hit with depreciation; expectation that manufacturing problems have been resolved; option to buy from private seller or dealer
Cons on buying new - higher up front costs; dealing with dealer over warranty items; big depreciation cost
Cons on buying used - no warranty; other people "did the deed" in the bed before you; lack of maintenance and potential problems occurring due to that; repair costs in first few years
With pros and cons do YOU believe are more important?
Neither makes more sense and both make more sense - it just depends on the specific logic that someone puts towards making sense of it. For example, the bunkhouse makes more sense if you have kids and want a bunkhouse; the double slide makes more sense if you want more space when parked.
Whether to buy new or used is subjective in a different way. Some people don't like the idea of sleeping on a bed slept on by other people - so they buy new. Some people want a warranty to cover issues - so they buy new. Some people want to spend less money - so they buy used. Some people don't want to incur a major depreciation hit - so they buy used.
Pros on buying new - warranty; expectation that wear and tear problems are years down the road; no one else ever used the bed, toilet, etc.
Pros on buying used - less money spent up front; no immediate hit with depreciation; expectation that manufacturing problems have been resolved; option to buy from private seller or dealer
Cons on buying new - higher up front costs; dealing with dealer over warranty items; big depreciation cost
Cons on buying used - no warranty; other people "did the deed" in the bed before you; lack of maintenance and potential problems occurring due to that; repair costs in first few years
With pros and cons do YOU believe are more important?
