Greg,
I drove 800 round trip to find my dynasty and I am glad I did. It turned out to be the best decision I made while searching for a coach. Either way you will definitely learn something from the experience. I would make the trip after talking with the owner and seeing plenty of pics and copies of services performed. I found it very advantageous to buy from a private owner as I had a better feel for what the true history was on the coach and what needed to be done so there were no surprises. Worked out great for me.