MrWizard wrote: I love our Safari
But that is an awful lot of weight to have been moved due to a rear end accident
I can believe pushing in the radiator, but moving the engine tranny and rear axle one foot seems like an unbelivable incident and repair
Agreed. Even if it were a new 2012 DP, with that kind of damage I'd bet dimes to donuts it would be totaled. The only way to truly fix that much damage would be to remove the house from the frame and start over. That much frame damage is going to do a lot of damage to the house too.
I'd also bet the driver who hit it that hard wouldn't be around to ever drive again. Thats a pretty big hit.
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I would have it inspected by a third party to ensure that the repairs were properly done. If I had to spend a couple hundred to get the inspection, I would consider it money well spent!
After having verification that it was repaired properly, in accordance with accepted standards, I would ask the dealer who did the repairs if there is any warranty on his work, and if the warranty would transfer to a new owner.
THEN I would consider buying it, IF it met all my wants and needs.
But, that's just me...
Good luck.
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I would look at this a bit different. For 15K it might be a good way to start. First, I would ask for a complete list of all the repair work that was done than have a conversation with Spartan regarding the downside risk.
After reviewing all the records, if it still looks worth considering, I would consider having a good shop go over the repair records and do a thorough inspection.
I would also verify that it doen't have a salvage title.
Safari is a good brand and may be worth a bit more effort.
Dick
2000 40" DP Beaver Patriot Thunder Cat C-12 425 HP, 1550 Tq
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A lot depends on when this alleged damage happened.
First, I can't really fathom the described amount of damage was even repairable at all.
Secondly, if the coach has been driven a significant amount of it's 48K miles since the accident, you can be somewhat assured that the damage was not that extensive and that it has been repaired adequately.
As others have stated, the house would have suffered significant damage, along with the frame, and would not have been repairable to any degree.
Now, if the unit has NOT seen significant usage and road time since the accident, I would be very leery of it at any price. jmho
bluwtr49 wrote: I would look at this a bit different. For 15K it might be a good way to start. First, I would ask for a complete list of all the repair work that was done than have a conversation with Spartan regarding the downside risk.
After reviewing all the records, if it still looks worth considering, I would consider having a good shop go over the repair records and do a thorough inspection.
I would also verify that it doen't have a salvage title.
Safari is a good brand and may be worth a bit more effort.
X2
And, I'd offer 10 grand. Shucks, almost a "throw away" at that price AND odds you wouldn't have to do that if you do the above recs first
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If it was totally repaired,etc. why are they selling it so cheap???Sounds to me like a get rid of it project,make the price cheap enough to move it, no come back.
Out of curiosity, I went out and looked at ours. Now granted it's not exactly the same but it is an SMC Chassis.
For an impact directly on the rear by a car it would be really tough to move the whole drivetrain forward a foot. The engine would have to take the brunt of the impact, shove the whole drive train and bust the rear suspension loose. The frame components are massive but only U-beams and I can see where they could be repaired quite easily by a good frame shop, nothing high tech just big chunks of steel.
On the other hand, the OP said it was hit in the rear which may not have been direct but perhaps hitting the rear quarter near wheels/axles. That I can see as moving the wheels forward without to much trouble.
It'll be very interesting if the OP follows through at least a little bit just to let us know what really happened.
Regardless, this could still be a really good deal even if it's a throw-a-way after several years of enjoyment.
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