What coach would you buy for $$$$ ?

HOM wrote:
To recap my question I have re-posted my request for your help shown below.

1. Spend $200,000.00
2. Will finance most of it (my banks will not loan on a coach over 10 years old)
3. Pre - Owner Diesel Pusher

Here are the “must haves” in the coach.
• 45’ Motorhome
• Bath and a half
• Two or more slides
• Access to all main areas of coach with slides in
• Mid station TV at Eye-Level. (a power lift a plus)
• Fireplace
• King or Queen bed
• Full size shower
• Large closets and drawers
• Stacking washer-dryer - No Combo
• Unlimited hot water
• Auto start generator
• Tile floors.

The majority consensus for the right coach’s if I have it right is a 2005 to 2009 of the following brands.

1. Bluebird Wanderlodge
2. Country Coach
3. American Coach Eagle - Heritage • Newmar Essex - King Aire

As a side note, I have not found a single Wanderlodge with a Bath and a half and that for me is a deal-breaker. Someone made a post saying they made very few Bath and a half’s and that is what I found.

You also were in agreement that Newell and Prevost would stay off the list because of the $200,000.00 limitation.

Do I have it about right?

I couldn’t thank you enough for your help, I now know that I have good direction and can find what I want in the group listed above.

Thank you all very much,

HJ

Forget Bluebird, way to complicated of a coach for your first timer. (Sorry BB guys)
Tiffin is good, just check to make sure the "top 3" items on the coach has been done at Redbay.
IMO, the "high-end" line of coaches for the best value is
American Heritage (older 2005-2006 range)
Country Coach (Magna) problem is I don't think they build a bath & 1/2.
Monaco (Signature)
RVOne has a 2006 Heritage, really clean, at their Orlando store.
Robin, the Diesel Manager over there showed it to me when I was there for service.
Check their site out.

Hope this helps.

Rob & Victoria
2011 Entegra Aspire 42RB