nwrandski
Washington State
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The DW and I are proud owners of a newer Class C, but we were talking about upsizing to a DP (I know not the current trend). We mainly do shorter trips (~100 miles) around the Pacific Northwest, but also typically do 1 medium trip (500 - 1000 miles) once a year.
We are worried about the price of fuel like everyone else, but we are also wondering that if the current situation presents an "opportune" time to buy? My own thoughts are that, due to the slumping economy, astronomical diesel prices, credit crunch, etc..., one could negotiate a serious discount off MSRP for a new DP -- 30% or more.
Has anyone recently purchased a new DP, and would you be willing to share anything general about your "deal". I certainly am not looking for details on price unless you want, but rather the percentage off MSRP that folks are getting now. Also, what are the going rates for financing -- we are thinking one could get a 20 year for 5.99%.
Just wondering.... are we crazy?
See you all out there -- hopefully.
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By the way, IMHO something's gotta break soon. I personally think the China bubble of year-over-year GDP growth of >10% is going to burst like a big chew of bazooka. The world economy (and the US) can't continue to absorb higher and higher energy prices with no end in site. The high prices will eventually have a dampening effect and drive lower economies out of the market. This, in turn, will decrease demand and drive the cycle down. I guess all those greedy (insert own word here) who have bet the futures market for fuel up and up and up will loose an RVload of money... and I will certainly be smiling. Why aren't we regulating refinery capacity, why are refineries operating at 80% or lower when they have typically ran at 90 - 95% in the past? What about a 350HP diesel engine that can get 30+ MPG?I could go on and on and on .. just like all of you! 
Tim & Cindy
2008 Holiday Ramber Admiral 35SFD
Enjoy our travels and meeting new people
Still working FT as a professional (both of us)
Former Army (7 Years) and Persian Gulf Veteran
See you out there!
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RayChez
Barstow, Ca. USA
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I imagine you can get 30% off the MSRP right now. The economy has slowed down some and I imagine dealers are willing to cut down to move some of their inventories.
If you have good credit rating you should be able to get 5.99% on a twenty year loan.
And I am surprised the moderator didn't delete the bottom portion of your post. He deletes all of mine when I bring up the economy. LOL!
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Dynasty40
Hangtown, Northern California
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Maybe he hasn't read it yet.... My opinion, based on a recent inquiry from a large RV dealer is the time to buy is now if you are looking at a brand new rig. I was looking at a $478k 2009 model that the dealer offered to me at less than $350k ! A beautiful coach, but the DW talked "cents" into me and reminded me ours is paid for, looks and drives like new and the difference would buy a lifetime of diesel fuel..I hate logic..... ...Dennis
Dennis and Debi
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sraab928
Medford, NJ, USA
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We just purchased a new 2008 Newmar Ventana from NorthTrail RV in Fort Myers Florida. The deal gets very confusing as we had a trade of our 2004 Georgie Boy. We are very happy with the deal we got - Not sure of actual percentage off because of the trade... We were able to get 5.74% for 20 years on the financing.
We are very happy with our purchase, we camped a few days in Fort Wilderness and then drove 19 hours home with it. The quality of the Newmar product and the NorthTrail folks absolutely blows me away.
As for the cost of fuel... My new rig is 39'6" - vs 36 for the old. It cost me about the same to get home as it did to go down. We were getting about 6.5mpg on the way down - close to 10 on the way home.... So the higher price of diesel I guess was offset by the better mileage. But the real victory is the power and the ride.... You have to drive it to believe it. The ride home was a joy compared to the ride down. And I must say to that point I was really happy with my Georgie Boy ride and handling. Its all relative I guess.
Scott & Carol
2008 Newmar Ventana
3942 Quad Slide with bunks! - Spartan Chassis - 350HP
"Roughing it....Carols way!"
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Johng
Gilbert, AZ, USA
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A good friend just took delivery on a new left over 2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, MSRP $230000, got it for $150000. Seems like a pretty good deal to me.
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John and Judy 
US Air Force - Retired
05 Beaver Santiam 40DST
08 Malibu Toad/Brake Buddy
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FL Mike
Ormond Beach, FL
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While we didn't buy new, we did trade for an '06 Tour Master last month. Traded up from an '01 Georgie Boy Diesel. We had taken a trip to Charleston, SC and by the time we got there I was exhausted from fighting the wind and trucks blowing us all over the road. Stopped to pick up tiolet chemicals in Savannah on the way home and ended up leaving with the new to us DP. The ride comfort and power is well worth the increase price in fuel. While I haven't acutally calulated the MPG yet, I am convinced that we got better mileage on the return trip...
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flhtci-rider
Montreal, Canada
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as you may know other RV companies already did some layoffs now Monaco is in the process of some big layoffs
 2006 Scepter
2008 24' Haulmark EDGE
2008 Grand Vitara
My best friend DW
1 fur ball Max (AKA - PITA)
And enough solar power so I never have to start the Gen Set
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emiddleb
Northville, MI
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You may perhaps also consider looking at gently-used DPs. We recently traded our A-gasser for a DP and got a nice deal; got a loaded DP, 20k miles, with every bell/whistle (Banks system, washer/dryer, central vac, Sat, outside entertainment sys, etc etc) for less than half what the 2008 version would run.
Lots of nice bargains out there that avoid the "driven-off-the-lot" depreciation hit.
2004 Winnebago Vectra 40KD
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RRTom
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I may be totally wrong, but I have to ask. Why do you think manufacturers and dealers will sell motor homes for considerably less now? The costs associated with building and transporting (fuel) new motor homes has got to be more now than it was a year ago. I would like to know if any one has actually purchased a new diesel motor home at 30% off a REALISTIC MSRP with no trade in involved.
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Tom and Lerinda
2005 Fleetwood Providence 39L
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Craig95005
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Manufacturers will not sell for much less - as sales fall they will simply not make as many. Dealers will sell motorhomes on their lot for less because the alternative is keep the units around longer and longer as they get older and less valuable. Dealers will not order as many new motorhomes, and will not let you order new motorhomes to your specs for much less than before. Everybody will do what's in their own self interest.
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