The floorplan we wanted is hard to find in a used trailer. In addition, as mentioned by others, some people think their used rig is worth top dollar and then some, because they barely used it. It's not, but they don't want to hear it.
Then we have those who took out a 12 year loan with zero down payment, and now 2-3 years later, decided they want to to sell. They are shocked to find they still owe way more than it's worth. That doesn't stop them from asking only a couple thousand less than the price of a new one, though.
Dealing with these folks is futile.
By purchasing new we get a warranty, a bed that nobody has slept in, no wear and tear on anything, and it didn't cost much more than something 3-4 years old. We generally keep our stuff for a while, so unless we decide we hate it for some reason, it'll be paid off by the time we want to sell it.
