Mike Bentley
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Getting ready to make my first purchase of an RV. 2003 HR Navagator, 3,000 miles, $ 275,000.00 never been owned before, from a dealer. Any advice from anyone who thinks I shouldn't and why.
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Getting ready to make my first purchase of an RV. 2003 HR Navagator, 3,000 miles, $ 275,000.00 never been owned before, from a dealer. Any advice from anyone who thinks I shouldn't and why.dennis1949
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I would wonder why it is a 2003 with 3000 miles and never been owned. Are they lying about it being new
I would wonder why it is a 2003 with 3000 miles and never been owned. Are they lying about it being new
Kirk
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First time buyer
Have you checked with www.nadaguides.com to see what the retail price of a motorhome that is two years old should be? That price seems to be as far too high!
Have you checked with www.nadaguides.com to see what the retail price of a motorhome that is two years old should be? That price seems to be as far too high!
First time buyer
Kirk's reference to the NADA pricing website is a good place to start, with the knowledge that the prices given to the public are somewhat higher that those given to N.A.D.A. member dealers. Also, I understand they are somewhat higher than Kelly Blue Book prices as used by banks, Etc.
Also, you may want to join the Yahoo Group for Diesel RV owners to gather information from the 2800+ members of the group.
this URL may get you there:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-RVs/
Kirk's reference to the NADA pricing website is a good place to start, with the knowledge that the prices given to the public are somewhat higher that those given to N.A.D.A. member dealers. Also, I understand they are somewhat higher than Kelly Blue Book prices as used by banks, Etc.
Also, you may want to join the Yahoo Group for Diesel RV owners to gather information from the 2800+ members of the group.
this URL may get you there:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-RVs/
janicenlarry
New Member
First time buyer
Lotta good advice above. I also am wary of a unit 3 yrs old (could have been built in late 2002) with this mileage on it. There is a thing called "lot rot" i.e. inactivity which accelerates deterioration of RV's.
Lotta good advice above. I also am wary of a unit 3 yrs old (could have been built in late 2002) with this mileage on it. There is a thing called "lot rot" i.e. inactivity which accelerates deterioration of RV's.
Mike Bentley
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First time buyer
Thanks everyone for the input. I ran the book value, it can in at $276,000.00 in good condition. Since I posted the first eamil the dealer has dropped the price below $ 275,000.00 and has offered to supply new coach warranty. I've done my homework on the dealership (BBB and such)and they come in with high marks for service after the sale. Guess I'll buy extended warranty and make the plunge.
Thank you all and I'll be back with, How-To-Questions, as I become a, RVer.
Thanks everyone for the input. I ran the book value, it can in at $276,000.00 in good condition. Since I posted the first eamil the dealer has dropped the price below $ 275,000.00 and has offered to supply new coach warranty. I've done my homework on the dealership (BBB and such)and they come in with high marks for service after the sale. Guess I'll buy extended warranty and make the plunge.
Thank you all and I'll be back with, How-To-Questions, as I become a, RVer.