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fossile-finder wrote:
Have been looking for a Used Class A motor home and have come to the conclusion that Nada and Kelly Blue book are misleading with pricing of used RV's. Most people selling a used RV look at these ratings to get an idea of what they should sell there RV for and go with the highest price figuring that they will come down to a lower price when the bartering begins.
When talking to an owner of a class A from 1999 to 2001 that are 14 years old and seeing the shape of these RV's, (faded siding, total rust underneath,rubber roof that have had no care, never leaked so why care for it, old tires but still work just fine, no brake work at all, worn interior, etc.etc.)with prices from $24,000 to $20,000 I feel that they are really fooling themselves if they think it will ever sell. Most Rv's have been for sale all summer and now into the fall and still have not sold.
I really can't blame the owners, they are only looking to see what other Rv's like there's are selling for and price accordingly. Even tho none of the others have ever sold.
Am I way off my rocker and lost too many marbles or do others see this too? I realize RV's are expensive period, but anything 14 years old is rusting and falling apart.
Would love to hear what you have to say.
Thanks.
โOct-21-2014 08:01 PM
โOct-11-2014 04:51 PM
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โOct-11-2014 04:26 PM
fossile-finder wrote:
Have been looking for a Used Class A motor home and have come to the conclusion that Nada and Kelly Blue book are misleading with pricing of used RV's. Most people selling a used RV look at these ratings to get an idea of what they should sell there RV for and go with the highest price figuring that they will come down to a lower price when the bartering begins.
When talking to an owner of a class A from 1999 to 2001 that are 14 years old and seeing the shape of these RV's, (faded siding, total rust underneath,rubber roof that have had no care, never leaked so why care for it, old tires but still work just fine, no brake work at all, worn interior, etc.etc.)with prices from $24,000 to $20,000 I feel that they are really fooling themselves if they think it will ever sell. Most Rv's have been for sale all summer and now into the fall and still have not sold.
I really can't blame the owners, they are only looking to see what other Rv's like there's are selling for and price accordingly. Even tho none of the others have ever sold.
Am I way off my rocker and lost too many marbles or do others see this too? I realize RV's are expensive period, but anything 14 years old is rusting and falling apart.
Would love to hear what you have to say.
Thanks.
โOct-11-2014 12:56 PM
rockhillmanor wrote:
I found the pulse of the going market price at dealership used RV lots.
Dealerships know what the wholesale price is because it is their business. They price to sell or ship the unit out to auction.
And yes there are going to be overpriced ones on the lot but those are going to be the consignment units.
Prices of vehicles of 'any' type differ from state to state and to locale to locale.
Where I use to live what an RV would sell for in Illinois would be higher than just 100 miles over the state line into Wisconsin.
Since I've moved I drove around to the dealership to get an idea of what the going prices where and price my RV's accordingly. All of mine have sold within days.
โOct-11-2014 12:42 PM
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
โOct-11-2014 10:15 AM
THOSE THAT DO NOT KNOW HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT
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โOct-11-2014 09:32 AM
bsinmich wrote:enblethen wrote:
There are many good 14 year old rigs.
If you are looking in MI only, I would suggest getting away from the area where large quantities of salt is used during the winter. It remains on the road and other areas year round contributing to early decay.
You might look at RVT.com for what you are interested in. Some locations even pay your way your come and look.
I have lived in Mich. all my life and have had RVs since 1969. I have never had my RVs in snow!! Salt is use a lot less than previously and it does not remain on the road all year
. Rain and snow wash the salt away regularly. There is no rust under my '95 Roadtrek or '03 Mountain Aire.
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
โOct-11-2014 08:58 AM
enblethen wrote:
There are many good 14 year old rigs.
If you are looking in MI only, I would suggest getting away from the area where large quantities of salt is used during the winter. It remains on the road and other areas year round contributing to early decay.
You might look at RVT.com for what you are interested in. Some locations even pay your way your come and look.