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Re: 2010 Winnebago 40L. . .from Hell !
driveby wrote: While I realize all manufacturing can produce lemons and the OP certainly appears he's got one, there were a couple other posters who've had issues with new and recent purchases. So while I'm extremely happy with my 08 purchased in 07 I would go in eyes wide open if I were to buy a new one today. Ironically in 07 I'm sure they were behind the demand yet in 11 they must have idle time and no need to rush. Or perhaps it is just they've stripped resources down so much that they don't have the practice they once did? I do believe folks from Winnie read this, so guys(gals) pay attention! If this is a trend, reverse it. If it is truly isolated I hope you step up and resolve it. Yes, there has been several reports on this and other forums about Winnie quality slipping on newer units. Perhaps in this economy they have cut their workforce down to the bone and not doing build quality follow throughs. Sometimes cost reductions can spoil your reputation for a high quality product. If I was considering a Winnie right now I think I would do a wait and see for more complaints to come up.283Views0likes0CommentsRe: wholesale rv club
Fishinghat wrote: No, don't know anything about a wholesale RV club selling RVs. As for underpricing a dealer, most experienced RVers have found discounts from so called "List Price" of 30% or more off from dealers, so keep that in mind. One thing that comes to mind is how can they significantly undercut a dealer when their costs are going to be very similar? People don't buy RVs like they buy cars, and franchised dealers aren't going to sell to agencies (wholesaler) a lot cheaper than you could buy one from a dealer. Both salesmen and agencies need a commission to stay in business. As for a "wholesaler" buying from a manufacturer, that would cut out the franchised dealer, and manufacturers are reluctant to cut their own throats doing that. These sellers have no service department, no large sales staff, no sales manager and no actual store so they have almost zero overhead just people taking orders on the phone. Dealers wil give 15-25% off some models but still have to cover their dealership overhead. I would consider something like RVDirect if they carried the brand, model and floorplan I was looking for, they only carry certain brands. As far as dealer service, I bought my motorhome at a dealership that is a 7 hour drive from my house (best price) and have been back a couple of times for service when it was new and found a few bugs. I have an independent RV service center that I use and they actually know what they are doing, all techs are master RVIA certified. Dealer service was hit and miss.772Views0likes0Comments
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