What is a good percentage off MSRP

[wowens9716]

Wife and I are both in early 70s and finally ready to see the country.Looking at new motor homes and have read on other forums that you never pay MSRP so I would like to get some opinions on what is a good percentage off. Thanks for any help.

[Skid_Row_Joe]

nbargolf wrote:

Goldencrazy wrote:
By the way//With respect to buying new. I like to buy new because I trade my headaches. I have often found that the -3 year old coach as not a great coach. It came back on the market because the owner had trouble. So be careful. You can find some great deals and also some big headaches.

Same can be said about new all the people have know that bought new had problems some were major.

Correct. 100% of the time in my experience too. Pre-owned, near-new AND in FULL FACTORY-WARRANTY, is, of course the best value going. RVs plummet in dollar-value when driving them off the lot new.

[Skid_Row_Joe]

Kidoo wrote:
How can you make sure you have the real MSRP?

Unfortunately, you can't be sure they're not inflating it.

The one and only time you know what your buying off MSRP, is when you buy a pre-owned unit where the manufacturer only sells at List price. My discount off what the previous owner paid was on toward 25% off what he paid at MSRP, only 9-months, and 5K miles previously. BTW, mine still had, and has the new smell to the interior. ALL, at 25% off!

[Mr_Mark1]

If someone doesn't buy new, you will not have a used coach to purchase.

We like to buy new, we are on our second new coach. On both coaches, we got them exactly the way that we wanted, the first was special ordered from the factory with exact options and color choices (from their list). The second was totally custom-built, the choices were almost limitless. We got what we wanted.

Sure, it costs more, and I'm not going to 'wish' I had this or that or if the color is not right, etc. All that has been taken care of. Some people want to save buying used which is totally fine. I like the new smell.... since there is no smoking and no pets, it will last quite a long time.

Sure, both coaches have needed adjustments as they are complicated machines. Used coaches will need adjustments and repairs which could include major items.

As they say in the car business 'buy and drive what you like'.

Safe travels,
MM.

[nbargolf]

Goldencrazy wrote:
By the way//With respect to buying new. I like to buy new because I trade my headaches. I have often found that the -3 year old coach as not a great coach. It came back on the market because the owner had trouble. So be careful. You can find some great deals and also some big headaches.

Same can be said about new all the people have know that bought new had problems some were major.

[nbargolf]

First of all would never buy new. 1-2 years old will save a ton. secondly almost all new coaches have problems. a 1-2 year old most the problems have been fixed.

[Goldencrazy]

By the way//With respect to buying new. I like to buy new because I trade my headaches. I have often found that the -3 year old coach as not a great coach. It came back on the market because the owner had trouble. So be careful. You can find some great deals and also some big headaches.

[1968mooney]

hanko wrote:

DanLee wrote:

1968mooney wrote:
90% off is best. Anything between that and 0 is good. I just keep my money in my pocket and refuse to purchase. I get 100% off.

What's the point of your post? The original poster asked a legitimate question. If it's meant to be funny --it's not. If it's meant to chastise someone for wondering what constitutes a good deal is --it's obviously not helpful.

hwy he flys a mooney, try and understand:@

I am fortunate. I fly Mooney's, Beechcraft, Cessna's, Piper's, Cirrus, Ercoupe's, and Taylorcraft. What do you fly?

[Two_Jayhawks]

hanko wrote:

DanLee wrote:

1968mooney wrote:
90% off is best. Anything between that and 0 is good. I just keep my money in my pocket and refuse to purchase. I get 100% off.

What's the point of your post? The original poster asked a legitimate question. If it's meant to be funny --it's not. If it's meant to chastise someone for wondering what constitutes a good deal is --it's obviously not helpful.

hwy he flys a mooney, try and understand:@

Huh :h

[Two_Jayhawks]

Kidoo wrote:
How can you make sure you have the real MSRP?

I have done plenty of tire kicking in the last 20 years and I have yet to see a sticker price that didn't jibe with what the mfg publishes. Yes the sticker price will usually have the dealers heading but the base price as well as options ought to be the same from dealer to dealer. Your best defense is to know what the base should be and how much options cost so you can call BS if you ever see different. There are some big dealers that have the info on their site so you can review pricing (list) in the comfort of your own home.

[Goldencrazy]

Don't ignore the add-ons. If you are going to modify suspension with upgrades or have a sat dish installed or new toad with baseplate and tow bar etc. All of these items can be purchased by dealer and installed much cheaper than retail so you can save a lot by including them in the deal and dealer is willing because their cost is less. Also watch out for all the expensive items at the end that the dealer will push to include like protections and extended warranties. Most if not all are high markup, high profit and low value to you. Say no to everything. They will push you hard just like buying a car. So you are negotiating for the final bottomline and it is the initial cost but so much more.

[happy-2]

I Never buy new,I take my time and find what soots us then look for a 2-3 year old,that way somebody else has taken care of the rattles,warranty work,I have my last RV now.It had more than we wanted but we made a great deal,When I found it had 6 new tires,3 new batterys,Plus a full tank of gas,rides great,very happy it takes time to find a good one,but there are a lot of very nice RVs for sale,

[bigbaddad]

There are some basic points that affect the whole process. Are you trading in a unit ?? Are you ready to pay or have to finance through the dealer ?? Do you intend to order new build or buy out of inventory ?? All this goes into the net-net you can get. It's a pain but remember a couple % is commonly 2000 to 5000 out of your pocket. If you can pay (don't need/want the dealer to finance) and you will order new build you are likely in the strongest position.

[Kidoo]

How can you make sure you have the real MSRP?

[vjstangelo]

I recommend you go to one of the major online discounters to get a sanity check: www.mhsrv.com, and www.rvdirect.com. They will give you by email in minutes their bottom line price, with no subsequent hassle. They stock most of the Thor and Forest River models, and now some Winnies & Newmars (rvdirect).

I have been told to expect 30%-35% off for Thor and FR, but likely 25% for the Winnies & Newmars.