lol....500k in taxes means their getting one hell of a write off on something else.
WendysPhotos said
04:27 PM Apr 21, 2014
Okay I understand the property tax thing, but ours are only 946.53 per year. So, that is not why I was asking the question. I also understand that this is going to be your home and that it is a 'lifestyle'. I also want it known that we are doing this, so it not a well 'you have to decide if it is a lifestyle for you'. We are just having such a problem spending this much money on something that is 'definitely' a depreciating asset. It goes against our grain. Just a note Our property has more than doubled in the years we have owned it and we are not one of the unfortunate people who lost a ton of money on their houses or are breaking even.
I was just asking if there are other who are looking at going full- time having sticker shock at some of the prices out there. I just got back from a dealership that had American 'something' DP's and the lowest new one they had was 378,000 and then one was 787,000. If I win the lottery, maybe I would feel comfortable buying one of those, but not until then.
It was also a question to engage people. I guess I succeeded there. To all those who have spent the money for these high end new coaches, it is not my intention either to alienate you. You felt it was right for your lifestyle and situation and did it. I applaud you also.
Wendy
tigercx1 said
06:04 PM Apr 21, 2014
All about choices. Some RV in very low cost rigs and others in high dollar set ups. It sure would be boring walking around a RV park and everyone having the same type of RV. I always look forward to strolling the campgrounds to see the variety.
Mark
kb0zke said
06:12 PM Apr 21, 2014
Wendy, we're extremely grateful that 20 years ago someone paid over $350,000 for our coach. We bought it last year for quite a bit less than 10% of that amount. Without those people who are willing and able to buy new coaches those of us who have to buy used wouldn't have anything to buy.
Remember that a realistic price for a new DP is maybe 75% of MSRP, and that's before any trade-in. Used prices also are less than asking prices.
I'd suggest that you pick your price range, then find the highest quality used coach that fits that budget. Remember to keep back some money for repairs and upgrades that you will need and want.
BiggarView said
07:05 PM Apr 21, 2014
kb0zke, I just ran a Youtube vid of a 1993 U300 Foretravel.... that is one sweet rig. You did well. Your kung fu is strong!!!!
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Monday 21st of April 2014 07:06:09 PM
kb0zke said
08:06 PM Apr 21, 2014
Thanks, Brian. We're pretty happy so far.
mpierce said
06:24 AM Apr 22, 2014
kb0zke wrote:
Wendy, we're extremely grateful that 20 years ago someone paid over $350,000 for our coach. We bought it last year for quite a bit less than 10% of that amount. Without those people who are willing and able to buy new coaches those of us who have to buy used wouldn't have anything to buy.
Remember that a realistic price for a new DP is maybe 75% of MSRP, and that's before any trade-in. Used prices also are less than asking prices.
I'd suggest that you pick your price range, then find the highest quality used coach that fits that budget. Remember to keep back some money for repairs and upgrades that you will need and want.
I believe firmly in this. I think the OP can do a LOT better with a well taken care of, older, top of the line coach. Set aside 10k or so for upgrades, and will get a coach that is MUCH better quality, at 25% of the cost of a 2-3 year old one.
Sounds like the OP wants to go with a much newer coach though, and that is their right.
Riptide said
05:55 PM May 22, 2014
For several months I've been reading forums, researching RVs and the lifestyle, and just generally obsessing (almost to an unhealthy level) over getting into an RV within the next few years. Today, while I've got a few days of vacation time, I hit up one of the local RV dealers and finally got my feet dirty, browsing through several Class A units as well as 5ers. Considering that this is what I'm wanting to call "Home" in a few years, I was kind of taken aback at how small the interior space is when standing there in real time, compared to all of those online photos I've been looking at. The gears in my head started turning, trying to relate dollars to cubic feet. I just cannot, in any way, wrap my head around the idea of paying 100k or more for such a small living space... not even if I had a money tree that pooped $100 bills. As nice as those new units were, I found myself gravitating over toward the used units. I found a nice 2005 35' Adventurer that was do-able, but I'm not ready to bite just yet. There are still a lot of models out there that I want to explore, and there are 4 more RV dealers within a 100 mile radius. I walked away from my first trip to the RV lot having confirmed what I was already thinking... that I'll need a minimum of a 34' rig to feel comfortable in my living space, and that I'll most likely be in the market for a 5-10 year old rig.
Having been on this forum daily for a few months now, this thread came to mind while I was walking the lot. To the OP... yes, I can absolutely, positively relate.
kb0zke said
06:39 PM May 22, 2014
Riptide, now you know why the better dealerships use professional photographers for the pictures they post. <grin>
Seriously, there are really only a few ways to arrange the interior of a box (aka an RV) so spend some time looking at the layouts and ignore the price (for now). It won't take you long to find what will and won't work for you. While you are doing that consider how you will use your coach. Will you be moving frequently (three or more times per month) or will you be staying in one place for long periods of time?
Remember that something will be towing something else.
I was just asking if there are other who are looking at going full- time having sticker shock at some of the prices out there. I just got back from a dealership that had American 'something' DP's and the lowest new one they had was 378,000 and then one was 787,000. If I win the lottery, maybe I would feel comfortable buying one of those, but not until then.
It was also a question to engage people. I guess I succeeded there. To all those who have spent the money for these high end new coaches, it is not my intention either to alienate you. You felt it was right for your lifestyle and situation and did it. I applaud you also.
Wendy
Mark
Remember that a realistic price for a new DP is maybe 75% of MSRP, and that's before any trade-in. Used prices also are less than asking prices.
I'd suggest that you pick your price range, then find the highest quality used coach that fits that budget. Remember to keep back some money for repairs and upgrades that you will need and want.
kb0zke, I just ran a Youtube vid of a 1993 U300 Foretravel.... that is one sweet rig. You did well. Your kung fu is strong
!!!!
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Monday 21st of April 2014 07:06:09 PM
I believe firmly in this. I think the OP can do a LOT better with a well taken care of, older, top of the line coach. Set aside 10k or so for upgrades, and will get a coach that is MUCH better quality, at 25% of the cost of a 2-3 year old one.
Sounds like the OP wants to go with a much newer coach though, and that is their right.
For several months I've been reading forums, researching RVs and the lifestyle, and just generally obsessing (almost to an unhealthy level) over getting into an RV within the next few years. Today, while I've got a few days of vacation time, I hit up one of the local RV dealers and finally got my feet dirty, browsing through several Class A units as well as 5ers. Considering that this is what I'm wanting to call "Home" in a few years, I was kind of taken aback at how small the interior space is when standing there in real time, compared to all of those online photos I've been looking at.
The gears in my head started turning, trying to relate dollars to cubic feet. I just cannot, in any way, wrap my head around the idea of paying 100k or more for such a small living space... not even if I had a money tree that pooped $100 bills. As nice as those new units were, I found myself gravitating over toward the used units. I found a nice 2005 35' Adventurer that was do-able, but I'm not ready to bite just yet. There are still a lot of models out there that I want to explore, and there are 4 more RV dealers within a 100 mile radius. I walked away from my first trip to the RV lot having confirmed what I was already thinking... that I'll need a minimum of a 34' rig to feel comfortable in my living space, and that I'll most likely be in the market for a 5-10 year old rig.
Having been on this forum daily for a few months now, this thread came to mind while I was walking the lot. To the OP... yes, I can absolutely, positively relate.
Seriously, there are really only a few ways to arrange the interior of a box (aka an RV) so spend some time looking at the layouts and ignore the price (for now). It won't take you long to find what will and won't work for you. While you are doing that consider how you will use your coach. Will you be moving frequently (three or more times per month) or will you be staying in one place for long periods of time?
Remember that something will be towing something else.