Rwake901
Illinois
Full Member
Joined: 11/08/2010
View Profile
 Offline
|
If a dealer has a used class A motorhome on his lot priced at $69.900, what would be a fair "out the door taxes included" price for it? Would $60.000 to $62.000 be a fair price or would that be to low or to high? Just wanted some opinion's.... Thanks 
|
hohenwald48
Hohenwald, TN
Senior Member
Joined: 07/27/2002
View Profile
Offline
|
I wouldn't worry about what a "fair" price is. You should try to pay as little as you can since the dealer is trying to get as much as possible without regard to "fair".
I'd probably start out in the mid to low 50's and go from there. You might be surprised what they accept in today's market. Fair is what a willing buyer will pay a willing seller. If you both agree then it is a fair deal for you both.
2008 Fleetwood Jamboree 25G
1999 Jeep Wrangler
100% Solar Powered Home
When seconds count, the police are only minutes away.
|
cvbdsl
Winchester, ON
Senior Member
Joined: 01/31/2011
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Honestly, you never know. It seems in Ontario business is good as there is little to no flexibility with most dealers.
I was looking at MH (2000 KSDP) listed for $39,900, I started at 5 K below that, dealer said no, I came up but the dealer wouldn't come down (we were 2K apart including taxes). Dealer said he needed to make 5K on mine and the one he was selling and couldn't do it. This is the same dealer who I dealt with a year ago and bought my MH from. No deal and the next week he raised the price to $49,500. Its still on his lot about 2 months later.
The one I did buy was listed about 15-18K below NADA due to some condition issues (fixable) and the car dealer wanted to move it. I only got about $1k off his asking price, but he did put six new tire on for cost.
Pay only what you think it is worth based on your research - I felt the KS was underpowered and did not have all the extras to pay full asking price. The 99 DSDP I did buy had all the extras and with some time and effort (and $) is worth more than what I paid for it (at least according to NADA), though we all know you don't make money on a MH.
Chris
2003 Dutch Star 4005
1999 Dutch Star DP 3865
2001 Honda CRV - Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar/Blue Ox Base plate
Retired Canadian Army WO (1971-2000)
|
00 BUCK
NE Ohio
Senior Member
Joined: 06/09/2011
View Profile
Offline
|
cvbdsl wrote:Honestly, you never know. It seems in Ontario business is good as there is little to no flexibility with most dealers.
I was looking at MH (2000 KSDP) listed for $39,900, I started at 5 K below that, dealer said no,dealer said no, I came up but the dealer wouldn't come down (we were 2K apart including taxes). Dealer said he needed to make 5K on mine and the one he was selling and couldn't do it. This is the same dealer who I dealt with a year ago and bought my MH from. No deal and the next week he raised the price to $49,500. Its still on his lot about 2 months later.
The one I did buy was listed about 15-18K below NADA due to some condition issues (fixable) and the car dealer wanted to move it. I only got about $1k off his asking price, but he did put six new tire on for cost.
Pay only what you think it is worth based on your research - I felt the KS was underpowered and did not have all the extras to pay full asking price. The 99 DSDP I did buy had all the extras and with some time and effort (and $) is worth more than what I paid for it (at least according to NADA), though we all know you don't make money on a MH.
Chris
Some dealers are like that
Just walk away
2011 Newmar - VENTANA -- with COMFORT DRIVE 
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow bar w/ Roadmaster adapters
AirForce One brake system
Life Member GOOD SAM Club
FMCA Member
If your not the lead dog
the view never changes
|
sailor_lou
Connecticut
Senior Member
Joined: 04/01/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
You first need to evaluate what the rig you are looking at is worth. If the dealer is realistic with his pricing maybe only a couple of thousand off is a good and fair price. However, some dealers/sellers list high so the buyers "think" they got a real good deal when they negotiate the price down several thousands of dollars.
Look for similar sales (not asking price) both locally, if you can find a comparable sale and online, including what is moving on ebay. Also factor in overall condition and items like maintenance records and tires. Good luck.
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
|
|
|
Effy
MD
Senior Member
Joined: 07/26/2011
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
 Online
|
http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs
Do a low retail/dealer price and that's about what you should pay.
2012 Thor ACE 29.1
|
RoadLife
New Mexico
Senior Member
Joined: 03/28/2009
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
|
Depends on the unit and the dealer. A friend bought a used class A listed at $120000 for $90000 out the door. I'd take 30 percent off and start from there. Don't be afraid to haggle for quite a while.
ROADLIFE
RoadLife USA 2013 Blog
2003 40' Allegro BUS - 2 slides
2013 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 OffRoad 2009 RAV4
Shasta - Australian Shepherd; Boomer - Brittany
|
joelc
Milford, PA
Senior Member
Joined: 02/23/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
Have you tried this link: Kelly Blue Book for RV's
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/seller/kelly-blue-book-rv.htm
|
fourmat
NJ
Senior Member
Joined: 12/15/2009
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Do research on the unit and offer whatever you are comfortable paying. What can they say No? Just like they start high its ok for you to start low
2009 Challenger
|
bluwtr49
Green Valley, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 09/12/2005
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
A lot of the dealers flexiblity on price is determined by whether or not the unit is on consignment or is owned. If on consignment the actually owner determines what he will take but price of a dealer owned unit is more easlily negotiated.
Dick
2000 40" DP Beaver Patriot Thunder Cat C-12 425 HP, 1550 Tq
1997 Jeep GC Limited ---toad
2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited TRD (Retired)
2009 Cougar 268 RLS ~8700 lbs road wt (Retrired)
2006 Jeep Liberty Turbo Diesel.....TV in Training
|
|
|
