Hi. I'm not sure if I pasted the link correctly. What do you think of this rig? Looking for something that is comfortable to take family on long road trips. Any idea on reliability or mpg?1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE 40' DIESEL PUSHER BUNKHOUSEhttp://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvd/4838621051.html

RedJeep wrote:Hi. I'm not sure if I pasted the link correctly. What do you think of this rig? Looking for something that is comfortable to take family on long road trips. Any idea on reliability or mpg?1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE 40' DIESEL PUSHER BUNKHOUSEhttp://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvd/4838621051.htmlClicky

I wouldn't be worried about the age or the mileage. I'd rather see a few miles on the older buses; it means they've been run. The interior looks nice, but will you use all that bunk space? If not, it sacrifices a lot of storage.The only other concern I have is the price. I think it's about $10k to high. Oh, and if that's a Norcold fridge, make sure it's had all the recalls done.

If you don't need the bunks, it would make some great floor to ceiling storage by taking out the bed frames and enclosing the space with finish matched cabinet frames and doors.

There are 3 of those advertised around here right now but none have the bunks. Prices are $55K to $62K so that thing is priced in the right neighborhood. Don't know where someone came up with $25k, thats dreaming. These are good high end coaches that give tons of service and are far better than a newer entry level DP thats priced the same. Just make sure everything works correctly.

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mike_brez
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
mike brez wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:

Somebody tell me where you can get one of these in good condition for $15-20K and I am on the plane. I have been watching these for awhile now and you would be hard pressed to buy a 30ft gasser for $15K in any kind of condition let alone a 40ft American Eagle DP with a slide-----dreamers! This isn't a Bounder.

X2 I would be buying them and reselling. I just sold my 1994 33L PaceArrow non slide gasser for $11,500.00

* This post was edited 01/16/15 09:42am by peaches&cream *

Why edit your post? Guess you saw how wrong you were. That deal wasn't so peachy.
Mike_Hohnstein
Explorer
Jan 16, 2015
I guess if you guys want to embrace nada, go for it. Old coach, cash offers are hard to find, if one is borrowing the dinero, an old coach isn't in the mix.
Smart is subjective, and I wonder how much of that is found here since I see little respect for metal.
bdpreece
Explorer II
Jan 16, 2015
you asked "should I consider older diesel pusher? "

The answer is a definite yes! For this age coach I think the main thing to look for is service records. People are throwing all kinds of off the wall prices out there. It's worth what ever you are willing to pay for it. The coach itself looks good in the pictures and if after driving it you like it, spend the money to have it checked out by an expert then, make your decision. Personally I like it and if it checked out good I would start negotiating. Naturally you start so low you are being obnoxious and work up from there.

Remember what ever you offer they won't offer it lower, and never never be afraid you will be offending them!
johnsonbert
Explorer
Jan 16, 2015
Two things I would look at, one would be the roof, it may be rubber and past being in excellent condition, depending on where and how it was stored and used. Another thing would be the ball joint boots. They were a problem on the
Spartan chassis, but not sure the problems went back that far. Would not hurt to check though. Mileage should be in the 7.5 to 8.5 range cruising between 62 and 65 unless loaded really heavy. American builds a good coach. Hope this may help. Happy Trails Bert
peaches_cream
Explorer
Jan 16, 2015
mike brez wrote:
ferndaleflyer wrote:
Somebody tell me where you can get one of these in good condition for $15-20K and I am on the plane. I have been watching these for awhile now and you would be hard pressed to buy a 30ft gasser for $15K in any kind of condition let alone a 40ft American Eagle DP with a slide-----dreamers! This isn't a Bounder.

X2 I would be buying them and reselling. I just sold my 1994 33L PaceArrow non slide gasser for $11,500.00
mike_brez
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
Mike Hohnstein wrote:
25k, maybe.

Hmmm your 1983 BB books out at about $8,500.00 would you sell for that? Their is more to it when they get up on years. It's all about condition and maintaince.
mike_brez
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
ferndaleflyer wrote:
Somebody tell me where you can get one of these in good condition for $15-20K and I am on the plane. I have been watching these for awhile now and you would be hard pressed to buy a 30ft gasser for $15K in any kind of condition let alone a 40ft American Eagle DP with a slide-----dreamers! This isn't a Bounder.

X2 I would be buying them and reselling. I just sold my 1994 33L PaceArrow non slide gasser for $11,500.00
peaches_cream
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
ferndaleflyer wrote:
Somebody tell me where you can get one of these in good condition for $15-20K and I am on the plane. I have been watching these for awhile now and you would be hard pressed to buy a 30ft gasser for $15K in any kind of condition let alone a 40ft American Eagle DP with a slide-----dreamers! This isn't a Bounder.
discovery4us
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
A late 90's high end coach like that for $20,000 I would run away from unless I knew the seller. That same coach in the $45,000 range that was maintained I would consider all day long.
ferndaleflyer
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2015
Somebody tell me where you can get one of these in good condition for $15-20K and I am on the plane. I have been watching these for awhile now and you would be hard pressed to buy a 30ft gasser for $15K in any kind of condition let alone a 40ft American Eagle DP with a slide-----dreamers! This isn't a Bounder.

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