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san_elijo_kb
Explorer
Nov 13, 2015

used dp

I am looking at a 2000 American tradition diesel pusher. over all looks to be ok with a lot of wear in general. mileage is 110k .seems like a lot of miles for a 2000 . I know diesels last longer than gassers. is that mileage something to be concerned about. of course it depends on regular maintence . It would be a fixer upper for sure. asking price is 30k. it appears to be a nice coach in its day. however its better days may be in the past. thanks kb
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  • Gonzo42's avatar
    Gonzo42
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2015
    As previously posted, my Veteran's help organization was gifted with a Fleetwood Explorer 34H. I have yet to see inside it. I believe it to be a 2005 to 2008.
  • Blaster_Man's avatar
    Blaster_Man
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2015
    Traditions are part of the luxury line of Fleetwood and are very fine coaches.

    Here are the new models: http://americancoach.com/americantradition
  • qtla9111's avatar
    qtla9111
    Nomad
    Nov 13, 2015
    Why not take it to an expert for an inspection? Money well spent.
  • barmcd's avatar
    barmcd
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2015
    I think you can do better for that price. I just did a multistate craigs list search and there are some pretty good, low mileage 1999-2000 units for $30K.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2015
    110000 isn't really a lot of miles for a 2000. It's not a lot of mileage for any engine, gas or diesel. I would look at how it was maintained. Your comment about it being a fixer upper and having seen better days makes it seem a little rough. Most people maintain what can be seen better than what can't be seen. If it looks rough, chances are they didn't maintain it mechanically either. You could be in for a money pit.
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2015
    You are right about maintenance....the 110,000 miles is not bad really if the maintenance has been done. The 'guru's'' say that it's better to have an engine that's been used vs. one that has sat for years with extremely low mileage.

    Look at www.pplmotorhomes.com in their 'diesel' section. The price that you are showing with the condition seems high compared to units on this site.

    Good luck,
    MM.

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