'80 35FC present parket value help needed please

[GLOBE1969]

I always wanted a tractor. I will be there next
tuesday to buy it.
Gail Remy

--- Gregory OConnor wrote:

> Gail, The best way to inspect a coach is to listen
> to the seller. The
> more this guy says the less you can believe.
> Selling is a behavorial
> science. the last crowd played on your excitement in
> finding a good
> deal, and your greed to drop the bus from other
> buyers view. They
> obligating you to a 20K deal over the phone in
> exchange for dropping
> the bus from public bid. You baced the purchase on
> on word of mouth
> then in the office when things showed up short they
> got rid of the
> word of mouth (salesman went home). The dealer
> played you.
>
> This is a hearsay approach . you are overhearing a
> conversation to
> another and asking the guy to please sell you his
> bus. If you are
> ever in the market for a slightly used bobcat
> tractor give me a call
>
> Gregory O'Connor
> 94ptRomoland California
> Scots Demolition and Excavation
> - In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, GLOBE1969
>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello:
> > I am in Austin, Tx I would be interested if you
> want
> > to sell.
> > Gail Remy
> >
> > --- johngilmoremd@... wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Doug,
> > >
> > > I am/was one of those lurkers who was looking.
> > > Years ago I owned an 83 FC 35. We had a lot of
> fun
> > > and some incredible trips with her. But we sold
> due
> > > to schedule changes and a new baby on the way.
> Just
> > > didn't think we would be camping much for a
> while.
> > >
> > > So now that we have a spunky 2 year old
> daughter
> > > and 11 year old son we have caught the camping
> and
> > > weekend adventure bug again. This time around I
> was
> > > hunting for something smaller, a travel trailer
> > > actually, just to make it easier to store.
> > >
> > > Then like a lead pipe hitting me on the
> > > head...there was my coach listed on a local site
> for
> > > sale! Not the same one but the same model...an
> 83 FC
> > > 35 in almost perfect condition! I sent an email
> with
> > > 20 questions to the dealer who had accepted it
> as
> > > trade in. They couldn't even answer the
> questions,
> > > had no idea.
> > >
> > > Yesterday I took the gang and we had a look at
> it.
> > > The experience was so nostalgic that it's hard
> to
> > > describe. None of the "seasoned" salespersons
> wanted
> > > to assist. They knew nothing about it and in
> fact I
> > > believe they were intimidated by the cockpit and
> the
> > > intricate workings of the coach. So I got the
> newbie
> > > sales-kid and out into the rain we went. I
> taught
> > > him about the coach over the next 3 hours.
> > >
> > > This gorgeous machine has the 3208 turbo, Jake
> > > brake, new fridge, ducted air, nice sound
> > > system....the tv over the pilot's chair works
> and
> > > even has a good picture. Back up cam works great
> and
> > > every appliance functions properly. She has the
> > > original paint and it looks good....orange and
> > > brown. Apparently was stored indoors. The
> diamond
> > > plating on top is mint. It has a diamond plated
> > > spare tire holder on the top at the back with a
> > > winch mechanism to load/unload the spare. I
> didn't
> > > have an opportunity to pull the front panels to
> > > verify that the rad is mod for swing out but I
> did
> > > see some hinges which looked like they dropped
> the
> > > bumper. So I think it's got the swing out mod.
> Every
> > > switch, button and control that I checked worked
> > > fine. Slide out mechanism was smooth and the
> genny
> > > started right up. Doghouse has the original
> sound
> > > and heat proofing material. Front air and heat
> works
> > > great. Even the misters on the wipers work. The
> > > interior looks like it has had very little wear.
> > > Tires are practically new and match all the way
> > > around.
> > >
> > > I was stunned. I really couldn't believe how
> well
> > > this baby had been loved over the years. She
> drove
> > > like a dream. So I took a stab at the dealership
> by
> > > asking more questions. When were the injectors
> last
> > > replaced? (2002) Are they sure about the
> mileage?
> > > (65K) etc. Well, to make a long story short, I
> > > offered them half what they were asking. After
> > > several more go 'rounds with the sales manager
> they
> > > accepted the offer.
> > >
> > > Frankly I'm still in disbelief. Now that diesel
> is
> > > back down to $2.39 I'm going to fill the tank
> and
> > > get ready for next weekend.
> > >
> > > That having all been said, this particular
> coach
> > > needs to go to a full timer. It's too sweet to
> sit
> > > and only be occasionally used. I will most
> likely
> > > look to trade it for a toy hauler or outright
> sale
> > > to the right person. I don't see these coaches
> as
> > > just commodities to be bought and sold. They are
> > > fine machines and should be owned by individuals
> who
> > > understand and appreciate them.
> > >
> > > So, keep looking. Your bird is out there.
> > >
> > > -Jack
> > > 83 FC 35
> > > Houston
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dj.long@...
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 11:51 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '80 35FC
> present
> > > parket value help needed please
> > >
> > > And there are plenty of us lurkers out here
> look'n
> > > for the right bird
> > >
> > > to pounce on. So don'tbe afraid to list. If it
> sells
> > > for the price
> > >
> > > you need your happy, if it doesn't you tried and
> be
> > > happy you kept
> > >
> > > her. If you want more kids I would trade one or
> two
> > > of mine for a
> > >
> > > good bird.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Doug Long
> > >
> > > Edmonton
> > >
> > > Wanabee
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric
> > > Johnson"
>
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