To buy or not to buy?
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04-11-2007, 16:08
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To buy or not to buy?
My first coach was a 1983 FC33SB with a single couch and 2 barrel chairs in
front and a queen bed in the rear. I have 2 daughters that were not happy sleeping in the same bed and were not shy telling us repeatedly. The lack of closet space and the side bathroom really makes the coach feel cramped inside with 4 people. There is not much outside storage either. I was searching for a 35 foot rear bath model with the intention of making bunks above the rear beds. I ended buying a Newell 40' wide body with dual couches in the front and now the family tells me how much more they like this coach on every trip and no more fighting about sharing a bed! I took the whole family with when buying the Newell and before buying asked each of them if they would be happy with the sleeping arrangements and layout. A happy family makes traveling and vacations much more enjoyable. Troy Tikalsky Waconia, MN 1986 Newell ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] To buy or not to buy? Any thoughts? 1) I think a 33 is too short for four people. It is enough for a couple or small kids but you may wish for more room. 2) an oil sample is important to rule out hidden engine problems 3) I think you should set aside 10-20% of the purchase price for repairs and unexpected expenses 4) a good mechanic and fair electrician should have no trouble keeping it running. Dan 81RB33 Jackson, MS ----- Original Message ----- From: littlehouseonprairie1 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:07 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] To buy or not to buy? I'm on the verge of purchasing a 1984 FC33 rear bath. The coach is in excellent condition with recent interior remodel, new paint job, new generator, good mechanical maintenance, etc. The price is below $30k. I'm a pretty good mechanic and fair electrician. I have two early teen daughters and a loving wife I want to show the country to. My question is this... is the cost and maintenance challenge of owning one of these older birds worth the effort or do most people who buy on eventually get overwhelmed and wish they had just gone fishing? I see a lot of 4-figure repairs in the various notes going back and forth. I guess I'm just a little paranoid at this point of making my fun too much work. Any thoughts you have to offer will be appreciated. RW ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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To buy or not to buy? - erniecarpet@... - 04-11-2007, 07:38
To buy or not to buy? - littlehouseonprairie1 - 04-11-2007, 11:07
To buy or not to buy? - Leroy Eckert - 04-11-2007, 11:18
To buy or not to buy? - Scott Forman - 04-11-2007, 11:54
To buy or not to buy? - Dan - 04-11-2007, 12:07
To buy or not to buy? - davidkerryedwards - 04-11-2007, 12:20
To buy or not to buy? - Henry Jay Hannigan - 04-11-2007, 12:47
To buy or not to buy? - Don Bradner - 04-11-2007, 13:10
To buy or not to buy? - Troy Tikalsky - 04-11-2007 16:08
To buy or not to buy? - Dan - 04-11-2007, 19:18
To buy or not to buy? - Eric Johnson - 04-11-2007, 23:43
To buy or not to buy? - Gregory OConnor - 04-12-2007, 03:29
To buy or not to buy? - Henry Jay Hannigan - 04-12-2007, 04:00
To buy or not to buy? - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 04-12-2007, 06:40
To buy or not to buy? - brad barton - 04-12-2007, 11:13
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