I have seen so many of these threads but yet here I go. Sorry, NADA is really of little use on these older coaches.
I am considering a 94 American Eagle, no slides, fair condition at best. It is not a well preserved garage queen. It has been outdoors but no delam or visible leak stains inside anywhere. 120,000 miles. Starts and runs good, generator runs and produces voltage. Body in decent shape except for the little bit of A/E logo vinyl graphics and a single 3/4" pinline that was used as a paint stripe separation. Glass all ok, power front windows need attention (weak and sticky). Tires old, batteries all new. porch and window awnings are done, need replaced. All hydraulics (jacks and genny slide) work but seem a little sluggish. Inside it looks 1994.. we have to change out the purple carpet, and a few furniture pieces. cabinets and all house stuff need minor repairs. Flourescent lighting all needs repair or updated to LED.
It starts fine and airs up. I hear no hissing anywhere under the coach. Bags seem to hold fine.
It has a mid entry and I kinda hate that but I can compromise for the savings of an old coach. All of the work I see that it needs is stuff I can do. If I have to take it to a chassis or diesel shop and end up with a 10,000 bill that will kill me obviously but I have some level of confidence with it. It rides so smooth. Stearing tight, no slop.
Seller is at 15K firm. After my accounting of the parts and stuff, I'd feel much better at 10K. I'd like to enjoy it a couple years and either trade out or sell it for close to my total cash outlay if possible. NADA is way down of course.. like 8K approximately, and they are likely assuming it doesn't even need all that it does at that price. At 10K I think I can do this, What do you folks think about that price?
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