Isn't High Mileage Still a Problem on DP's
I have always heard that 100,000/+ miles is just breaking in a diesel MH. Lack of use, indicated by low mileage, is a bad thing. NADA doesn't even want you to include mileage in looking up values. ...
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StuartT, we have been so geared to think lower mileage is better because 99% of us have bought gasoline cars. 'Low mileage', 'cream puff', 'only driven on Sundays'.... etc.
Our coach will be a good example of what you bring up. We currently have almost 65,000 miles on our '08. You can find '08 coaches all day long with 30,000 miles or less. I really do 'over' maintain our coach and have everything fixed as needed (I keep all receipts).
Our coach looks like new on the inside as we take care of our things. We're thinking about ordering a new coach and I also wonder what difference the mileage will do to the asking price. We'll probably have closer to 70,000-75,000 miles if and when the new coach gets ordered and built. It will take 6-9 months to build the new one so that will put us at the end of next summer if we order soon.
We purposely bought a color palate that I think is attractive to most buyers. If you put two similar coaches side by side and one has 30,000 miles less than the other, I honestly think it will affect the price even though NADA says if it's a diesel, don't worry about the mileage. I couldn't help but think that way myself.
But, I think the condition of the interior will also be a major factor. If the coach is lived-in full time and has 15,000 miles vs. ours as I described, ours may be more desirable because of the interior condition. Our stove top has only been used once or twice in 6.5 yrs. I keep the coach (interior and exterior) clean and oil the wood cabinets at least once a year. The only thing that is showing some wear are the sink drain stoppers (dark copper metal color) and the bathroom door knob (has scratches on it). Other than that, it looks barely used.
MM.
Our coach will be a good example of what you bring up. We currently have almost 65,000 miles on our '08. You can find '08 coaches all day long with 30,000 miles or less. I really do 'over' maintain our coach and have everything fixed as needed (I keep all receipts).
Our coach looks like new on the inside as we take care of our things. We're thinking about ordering a new coach and I also wonder what difference the mileage will do to the asking price. We'll probably have closer to 70,000-75,000 miles if and when the new coach gets ordered and built. It will take 6-9 months to build the new one so that will put us at the end of next summer if we order soon.
We purposely bought a color palate that I think is attractive to most buyers. If you put two similar coaches side by side and one has 30,000 miles less than the other, I honestly think it will affect the price even though NADA says if it's a diesel, don't worry about the mileage. I couldn't help but think that way myself.
But, I think the condition of the interior will also be a major factor. If the coach is lived-in full time and has 15,000 miles vs. ours as I described, ours may be more desirable because of the interior condition. Our stove top has only been used once or twice in 6.5 yrs. I keep the coach (interior and exterior) clean and oil the wood cabinets at least once a year. The only thing that is showing some wear are the sink drain stoppers (dark copper metal color) and the bathroom door knob (has scratches on it). Other than that, it looks barely used.
MM.
