runmaster3
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Looking to buy a 2004 Coachmen Concord with 23, 000 miles. Have had Class c and Class A homes in the past. I am not familiar with this home. Can be purchased for $36,000 with new TV and Awning. Very clean and in great condition. Can you shed some light on this possible deal. Lost money on my last Class A and do not want to have that happen again. Thank you
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j-d
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I try to stay out of price discussions. But in this case...
1. Coachman is a middle-of-the-pack brand. Totally average. As a brand they don't command a high price.
2. Chassis Year is probably 2003, maybe 2004. Either would not have the newer 5-speed TorqShift automatic, which is a major improvement over older 4R100. To spend that much, I'd want to get into one with TorqShift. It'll say Tow/Haul on the shift lever button, not OD Off.
3. That price sounds high by a long shot.
But bear in mind, nearly every RV is a fast-depreciating asset and the market isn't good right now.
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What length and floorplan are you looking at?The price seems very high for a 2004 model to me.
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Don't let a new TV be a selling point. TV's are dirt cheap these days.
My opinion, anything 2004 is 8 years old, and $36k seems high to me.
However, the dealer may have put it that high for "haggle room". I'd start my offers around $29,000 and not pay a dime more than $31500.
The RV business is not too good right now due to gas prices, and I think dealers should be willing to come down.
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mikeleblanc413
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runmaster3 wrote:Looking to buy a 2004 Coachmen Concord with 23, 000 miles. Have had Class c and Class A homes in the past. I am not familiar with this home. Can be purchased for $36,000 with new TV and Awning. Very clean and in great condition. Can you shed some light on this possible deal. Lost money on my last Class A and do not want to have that happen again. Thank you
As has been said,TV's and awnings are cheap! You should be more substantial in your decision: floor plan, how has the unit been cared for, can the previous owner document maintenance, condition and age of tires, look for evidence of leaks, and repaired leaks, conduct a pressure test for leaks. I would look for and be more concerned with little things that make a big statement. Not something as a TV and awning that can easily be replaced.
We've all been where you are at...take your time...make your lists...then make your decision...good luck!!!
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Try to decide on what you really want in terms of brand,length,models, floorplan, features and prices by year. The only way to do this is to look at the rigs, test drive them, spend some time in them getting familiar with quality of construction and features. Try to stick with popular brands and no older than 3-4 years old unless you can do most work to repair or replace things. Before you buy, make sure that everything in the house box and chassis/drive train works properly and if something needs fixing, get an independant estimate on what it will cost you. Don't buy extended warranty policy, set up a savings account to use for repairs and upgrades as needed.
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bsinmich
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If you don't want to lose money forget the idea of a RV. Don't overlook tire age. A set of new tires would cost a lot more than a TV & awnng combined.
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bsinmich wrote:If you don't want to lose money forget the idea of a RV. Don't overlook tire age. A set of new tires would cost a lot more than a TV & awnng combined.
X2. Even with low millage and the tread may seem good, but if these tires are more than 3 or 4 years old be VERY Careful! They could have dry rot and a blowout at 65MPH on your first camping trip is not what you want. Check the code on the tire to determine their real age. I recently paid $299 for a 30" flat screen TV so that should not be a big deal, also last year on my DP I replaced the awning for under $600. A set of 6 new tires could cost you over $2,000, mounted balanced and installed.
What will last and stay with you as long as you own the rig is the floor plan! Make sure it fits your style and will be good for you. Do not skimp on the floor plan even a small thing will eventually become a PIA after a while and you can not change it! Do Not settle for something less! As for Coachman there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. They have been called the Chevrolet of RV's. I don't hear many people knocking Chevy's!
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