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Yes, I've read the voluminous thread on WHY to buy a used C from the rental place. We're persuaded that this is the right option for our budget and needs. So what I don't know--the truck camper was...
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That wasn't much of an Apples-to-Apples comparison. If you're going to compare a CA motorhome on NADA you need to drill down to the 'Majestic' series within Four Winds. CA owns the Majestic brand - and even though their MHs are built by Four Winds there are enough changes made by CA to make side-by-side comparisons more challenging. I would not bother comparing engines/chassis if you're not going to include, trannys, CCC, towing.
Here is NADA's 2001 Majestic 23A:http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2001/Four-Winds/M-23A-E35/3041117/Values
using these options (if they don't appear in the link, add them back to get the adjusted price):
Since I can't get to a 2001 23A on CA's website, I chose a 2006 23A:
Check this 2006 NADA listing: http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/Four-Winds/M-23A/3044031/Values
using these options (if they don't appear in the link, add them back to get the adjusted price):
Here is CA's listing: http://www.cruiseamerica.com/buy/vehicleDetails.aspx?stock=257205
NADA: $25,924 USD , CA: $25,985 USD
My conclusion is that CA is darn near spot on in pricing their used motorhomes for sale.
Here is NADA's 2001 Majestic 23A:http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2001/Four-Winds/M-23A-E35/3041117/Values
using these options (if they don't appear in the link, add them back to get the adjusted price):
- 110,000 miles on the odometer
13,500 BTU (Non-Central/Non-Ducted)
Furnace (21,000-28,000 BTU
Microwave/Convection Combo
Gas Grill Cook Top
Water Heater 6 Gallon Gas/Elec. w/DSI
Steering Stabilizer
AM/FM Cassette Stereo
4 KW Gas
Cruise Control
Driver Side Door
Driver Side Door W/ Power Window
LPG Gas/Smoke Detector
Skylight
Spare Tire and Carrier
Tilt Wheel
Trailer Hitch
Vinyl Graphics
Since I can't get to a 2001 23A on CA's website, I chose a 2006 23A:
Check this 2006 NADA listing: http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/Four-Winds/M-23A/3044031/Values
using these options (if they don't appear in the link, add them back to get the adjusted price):
- 100,011 miles on the odometer
13,500 BTU (Non-Central/Non-Ducted)
Furnace (21,000-28,000 BTU
Microwave/Convection Combo
Gas Grill Cook Top
Water Heater 6 Gallon Gas/Elec. w/DSI
Steering Stabilizer
AM/FM Cassette Stereo
4 KW Gas
Cruise Control
Driver Side Door
Driver Side Door W/ Power Window
LPG Gas/Smoke Detector
Skylight
Spare Tire and Carrier
Tilt Wheel
Trailer Hitch
Vinyl Graphics
Here is CA's listing: http://www.cruiseamerica.com/buy/vehicleDetails.aspx?stock=257205
NADA: $25,924 USD , CA: $25,985 USD
My conclusion is that CA is darn near spot on in pricing their used motorhomes for sale.
