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Jack and Mima

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Posted: 05/20/12 08:34pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I am going to purchase a new fiver and would appreciate some input as to what percentage of MSRP would be a reasonable amount to offer. It's a new 2012 Open Range 427 BHS. The MSRP is $72,958. I want to buy it but I don't want to pay too much.

Also, I would very much appreciate any commments concerning the above RV. If there is another, comparable fiver I should be looking at I really would like to know.

Thanks for your help!

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Jack and Mima wrote:

I am going to purchase a new fiver and would appreciate some input as to what percentage of MSRP would be a reasonable amount to offer. It's a new 2012 Open Range 427 BHS. The MSRP is $72,958. I want to buy it but I don't want to pay too much.

Also, I would very much appreciate any commments concerning the above RV. If there is another, comparable fiver I should be looking at I really would like to know.

Thanks for your help!


This looks like a good starting offer.

2012 Open Range 427 BHS, fifth wheel bunk house camper@Lerch RV,Milroy PA sale priced $58495 ...


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Posted: 05/20/12 09:05pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Thanks a bunch!

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Might start a little below that, all they can say is no, then you negotiate. Remember, you're not there to make friends just to get the best deal.


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Posted: 05/21/12 07:36am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

offer around $48. you go up and they come down

you should fall around $54-58 if lucky

I asked about MSRP and people chimed in with great advice and knowledge. they helped me shop.

play hardball

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Okay, great advice! I appreciate it very much! And you're right, I ain't there to win a popularity contest, just to get a great deal on a great 5er.

Thanks again!

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also something to help in the 'game' is 'mention to them another camper is in the running'. that lights a fire under them to get your biz.

good luck and let us know how it all comes out!!

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I would start in the low 40's
I talked with Lerch when I was looking for a TH seem to be good people.Start low you may be surprised.


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Not to hijack the thread, but does it make a difference at RV dealerships when you buy? For example, a person will tend to have a better bargaining position on many new car lots at the end of the month as they try to hit the monthy quota... Do RV dealerships have a cycle that is similar?


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2012 Open Range 427 BHS RVTrader.com shows prices of $52,900.00 Ponchatoula, LA, $54,299.00 Nacogdoches, Texas...and full msrp $76,376.00 in Florida!

At 15,600 GVWR lbs I hope you have a really big truck!

Open Range is a terrific builder, gives you a 2 year warranty and has great quality and customer service.

But since you asked...Crossroads 5th wheels are higher end also...nice units from Thor RV with a lot of luxury for the price.

The Jayco Eagle 365BHS has nearly the same floorplan, for $63,000.00 msrp with every possible option, sale prices are around $44,285.00 and it is 1'9" shorter, has bigger fresh/grey/black tanks, and also a 2 year warranty.

Good luck..that 427 BHS is a really nice floorplan!


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