ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Hey Mike: Enough of that about a Class 'C'! After checking the
price for new tires and the gas mileage of the 391, I hear enough
about a Class C from my Wife:-(
She likes the Cl C Toyota we had before the Bird.. She comments that
she could drive it, and I could even change the tires, and it got
12mpg!!! If you dont mind, I'll just delete your post...
Jack Smith


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> Seriously, just buy a new gas type C and it will all be good.
> Not every one is handy with tools or has the mental stamina to deal
with the extremely frustrating situations an old motor vehicle can
subject one to. A vintage Wanderlodge WILL cause one to question:"
why did I buy this thing?" If you ain't ready, don't get started.
> Extended warrantees have proved to be a bad business model for the
provider and the customer. Stay away.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: braemaroh
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 3:34 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage
Bluebird Wanderlodge
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> could I get some feedback on the annual maintenance and repair costs
> for a bluebird about 15 years old?
>
> I looked at a 15 year old unit, very good condition, average miles.
> The annual bills were a shock. They averaged 3,000 to handle routine
> maintenance. Items needing repair ran four times what I would expect.
> $200 oil changes, $1,800 tuneups were common. Replacing AC units or
> inop refrigerator ran $1,500 to 2,000. Tires ran 1,800 for four, with
> two more to go! troubleshooting a rough running engine socked the
> owner for $2,000 and resulted in the replacement of two fuel filters.
> This ritual repeated itself the following year. If the motorhome was a
> gift, it looks like it would still cost $500 per month to keep it
> running. Isn't this a little high? After paying for it, and the
> additional $500 to keep it on the road, you still have not bought
> insurance, or paid for the wear and tear or the campsite for the
> night, or storage in the off season.
>
> How about extended warranties? The owner plunked down almost $4,000
> for two years of warranty, and did not have a single claim. Are these
> warranties worth the price?
>
> Any accountants out there owning a vintage bird?
>
> I would love to hear from everyone!
>
> Frank
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