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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JohnnyT wrote:
I can not honestly claim that were I in the market for a used DP that I would not have a bias relative to high mileage. On the other hand our coach that we bought new has 127,000 miles and we spend about 10 month out of the year in it... We have zero issues with the interior in terms of function or appearance...Zero...
In terms of the chassis and power train the ride is as quiet and solid as it was the day we drove it off the lot. Only real change is that fuel mileage has improved and it seems to pull hills as good or better than ever...
We have thought from time to time about buying another coach, but have not found one we like better...
I would not hesitate to sell this coach to my best friend..Buts its not for sale...
I guess my point is that age and mileage should be a consideration but not a dis-qualifier. A quality made DP properly cared for ought to be in the running...
JohnnyT
Sums it up pretty well for me, too. Mileage is one factor. Most MH's get 5-7k per year, get out side of that and It deserve a closer look. House items are cheaper that drive train items. Sofas, chairs, convection ovens, etc can be replaced for the cost of one routine service event.
