Flattop
Topeka, KS
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You can't go wrong with down sizing if thats what your thinking. It wont be long and you'll forget about the missing space.
Do what you want to do if it fits your situation.
Marty
2000 F-250 SD,SC,2WD,auto,LB,V-10,3.73
2002 Forest River Wildcat 27RL
1-wife
2-girls (ages 17-13)
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richfaa
Ohio
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Sounds like you have done your homework on the Couger... If it will serve your needs then do what you ned to do.
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rvcamperontx
Ontario / Texas
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I just had to weigh in as well. Our first 5er was a Cougar 290EFS. We loved it and it served us very well. A good unit for the price in my view.
2008 Everest 344J - Quad Slides
2003 Silverado 3500 4X4 Ext.Cab 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2003 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI (MC in tow)
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revel
Ca
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Went to the dealer today and gave the cougar a good long lookover.....They will give me 21k for my alfa on trade. Not bad considering ppl said it would bring in maybe 22-25k on consignment. I would burn maybe 1k in fuel towin the rig there and drivin back and it might not sell at that. We have only one consignment store out here and they were not even interested in my alfa. Bottom line on the Cougar 320SRX is 35k. It's an 09 model. I saw it at lakeshore and might score it for less but I have to pay shipping and sales tx and license when she gets here which could total 4k. I hate numbers crunching. Wish I knew for sure what MSRP really is. Is there a way to find it?
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Murgatroid
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revel wrote:WBottom line on the Cougar 320SRX is 35k. It's an 09 model. I saw it at lakeshore and might score it for less but I have to pay shipping and sales tx and license when she gets here which could total 4k. I hate numbers crunching. Wish I knew for sure what MSRP really is. Is there a way to find it?
Lakeshore RV should have the manufacture's MSRP pricing sheet. They did for Sundance. Definitely get a quote from them as it will let you know if 35K is a good deal. Be sure you include the same options. Lakeshore typically only adds a set markup on the base trailer, and charges you their wholesale pricing on all the options. I bought a Sundance from them, and even with the $3150 it costs to have it trucked out here to NorCal, I still saved over $6000 over buying it from the local dealer. Luckily, I didn't have anything to trade in - that definitely makes things more difficult.
Terrytown RV in MI also has low prices if for some reason you don't want to work with Lakeshore RV.
Keep in mind that the MI dealers can only sell the East coast Cougars.
You will have to pay tax and license for ANY RV you buy that needs to be registered with DMV.
-steve
2009 Sundance 2800RLS
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revel
Ca
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I looked and don't see the difference between the right coast and ours? Do you know what they might be?
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revel
Ca
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By the way, I really like the heartland products and if they made a model like the 320srx I would really be motivated. The sundance is a nice rig!
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HaroldG
So. Cal
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You may take a big hit on your Alfa BUT there are some very good deals on new trailers too. Economics works both ways.
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countryrose
Redding, Ca
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WE also had a Cougar 290EFS at one time. I was an OK unit and as stated your mileage will improve. The big question is are you ready to take a beating on the Alfa?
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Murgatroid
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revel wrote:I looked and don't see the difference between the right coast and ours? Do you know what they might be?
The differences are subtle to non-existant. There are some model differences. For example, the west coast has the mid kitchen 244RLS and the east coast has the rear kitchen 245RKS. There are some other subtle differences in options. I believe the "1/2 ton towable" west coast models include the sliding rear bike rack, but not offered at all on the east coast models. Lakeshore and Terrytown know the differences.
For the most part, they are basically the same, as long as the floorplan is offered in both regions.
I liked the Cougars quite a bit and almost bought one, but decided on the Sundance.
revel wrote:By the way, I really like the heartland products and if they made a model like the 320srx I would really be motivated. The sundance is a nice rig!
The Cougar 320SRX does have some unique floorplan features. The closest Heartland product I could find is the Sundance 3300RC and the Cyclone 31FX8.
-steve
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edited 06/30/08 06:03am by Murgatroid *
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