George (was 96 BMC for Sale)

[George Lowry]

Hi Scott,

I am fortunate - normally we discuss and agree when it comes to any
large purchase (anything over $0.50) 8-) On the purchase of this
coach, she had definite things she wanted. I had a few and the smart
beds that are unique to the Apex are a definite relief to the old
joints and head. She did most of the actual negotiating though we did
consult when the salesman was checking with his boss. I think they
wanted to sell this coach bad as it was the first one they had
received. By selling it fast, they got several more.

I have never understood the retail vehicle business - I do wish that
we could get decision makers on the other side of the table instead of
go-betweens.....

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD - now at TTN Las Vegas...


Scott wrote:
> George, thanks for the answer. Does your wife "consult" when it comes
> time to purchase? :>) Believe me I know what your saying about
> keeping mamma happy! Interesting, how dealers can wholesale coaches
> to one another and as we all know they all make money. Some just more
> than others.
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> ScottB
> 86FC
> SC
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
> wrote:
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>>Hi Scott,
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>>I have no problem answering this on the board....
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>>We are full time now, have sold the farm and have no place to keep
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> two
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>>coaches. Even though the wife does drive, the idea of having to
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> travel
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>>with two and pay for parking of two coaches is not the best idea in
>>our opinion. The dealer was agreeable to take it in trade. We
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> probably
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>>could have done a bit better if we had been on the east coast as
>>Wanderlodges are not as well known or revered in the west as in the
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> east.
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>>The '95 BB that was sold today at the FMCA Convention had an asking
>>price of $211K - My old one had an asking price of $145K at
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> Oliver's.
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>>That is a difference of $66K. Knowing the condition of my coach,
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> and
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>>comparing the asking prices, I think that our old one is a better
>>deal. For example, it had new tires, new Deka Batteries, A link
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> 2000R
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>>inverter/charger control system, A new King Dome, New exhaust
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> system,
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>>new Dupree valves, and quite a few other updates that I can't
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> remember
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>>at the moment. I think it IS a good deal for someone and just
>
> wanted
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>>to share that with the members on the board.
>>
>>As to changing, mama wanted a coach with slides or more space. She
>
> now
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>>has about as much as you will ever see. And keeping mama happy is
>>number one. We looked at the difference we had to pay to get the
>>features we wanted - features that WL has yet to offer at twice the
>>price. Personally, I would have still been happy with the WL or
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> even
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>>the old GM coach we had converted. But Mama is much happier with
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> the
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>>extra space.
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>>We did not "sell it thru a dealer", we traded it for what we
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> wanted,
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>>and mama was the tough negotiator. We were happy with the
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> difference.
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>>The dealer did not want to keep anything without slides so
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> wholesaled
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>>it to Oliver. Oliver is offering it for less than we got for it.
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> And
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>>comparing it to what Holland is asking for the same year model
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> coach,
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>>I still think it is a good deal for someone.
>>
>>I hope this makes sense to you. As you can see, there were a
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> variety
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>>of considerations, most important was keeping mama happy. We have
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> both
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>>passed three score and ten. Her happiness is paramount.
>>
>>George Lowry
>>'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly "95 WBDA 4203
>>Spearfish, SD - leaving Pomona in the morning for Las Vegas TTN
>>
>>
>>Scott wrote:
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>>>George, while I highly regard your informative posts, and
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> obviously
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>>>your knowledge of your "old coach" I am curious. Many here have
>>>expounded their opinions on a certain dealer and you seem to have
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> a
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>>>totally different approach. While many, when they sell their
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> coach to
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>>>a dealer, or in this case, a reseller have "washed their hands"
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> of
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>>>their coach. Why do you continue to try and sell your old coach?
>>>
>>>Why did you not sell it if it is in impecable condition? AND such
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> a
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>>>great deal! (which I am sure it is ..your posts have been very
>>>informative) You obviously have a great deal of time and energy
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> in
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>>>making your trade-in next to perfect. I know you bought your new
>>>coach and sold your old probably to the dealer, and he in turn
>
> sold
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>>>it to the Tx dealer.
>>>
>>>The price thru a dealer in this case is substanially more than
>
> you
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>>>sold it for, which is none of my business obviously, BUT they
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> must
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>>>make money as well, but inquiring minds would like to know.
>>>
>>>You are probably the exception, not the rule, when it comes to
>>>selling a coach thru a dealer.
>>>
>>>As I have posted previously, regarding purchasing a BB from a
>
> dealer
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>>>that has little knowledge or "in it for profit and nothing else"
>
> I
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>>>wonder..with our coach for sale I just wonder how the process
>
> works?
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>>>If they would like to give me a great deal, as they must have
>
> given
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>>>you, then I have a wonderful, upraded 86FC they could purchase.
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> As
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>>>long as I could purchase another BB. If you would like to explain
>>>this privately please email me cme4boatsataoldotcom.
>>>
>>>Thanks in advance
>>>
>>>ScottB
>>>86FC
>>>SC
>>>
>>>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
>>>wrote:
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>>>
>>>>Hi Jeff,
>>>>
>>>>Talked to Bill this morning and he bought the one from Holland.
>>>>Never looked at my old one - could have saved at least $60K - If
>>>
>>>you
>>>
>>>
>>>>know of anyone looking for a good bird at a good price, the one
>
> Mr.
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>>>>Oliver has advertised for $145k is my old one. A hell of a deal
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> for
>
>>>>that price and I imagine that is an asking price....
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>Jeff Miller wrote:
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Thanks George.
>>>>>
>>>>>- Jeff Miller
>>>>>in Holland, MI
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Yep - Last I heard from Bill was that he was going to test
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> drive
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>>>it
>>>
>>>
>>>>>>about noon. I told him that my old one was available for about
>>>
>>>60K
>>>
>>>
>>>>>>less and that i would get it on the internet for him. I plan to
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>>>be
>>>
>>>
>>>>>>checking with him in the morning. We just got in from the
>>>>>>entertainment - Debbie Reynolds - wow - she is still great at
>
> 74.
>
>>>>>>George Lowry
>>>>>>'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
>>>>>>Spearfish, SD - in cold Pomona
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