Price of a Bluebird

[Gregory OConnor]

Joe, there are too many costs that are calculated by date/time to
give a permile cost value. Tires and every other system seem to be
on an accelerated repair/replace schedule once you buy a rig.

I think the 67 and other vintage birds would only be affordable if
you have the ability to do major repairs yourself. Suspension and
steering in vintage rigs that work perfect are poor and unsafe when
you compare them with the radial tuned setups of today. twelve grand
for the 67 is 15 grand too much if you have to farm out the work.

The 80's fc class may be a place to find a rig that has 50 grand
worth of actual upgrade and condition at 1/2 that cost on the
market.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Joe" wrote:
>
> Thanks,
>
> I am one of those asking what the cost of ownership is. New to the
RV
> scene but quick to recognise quality, I'd love to own a BB.
> I did go to LA last week and look at and drove the 1967 that was
> advertised. The steering wheel had about 3" of play and I had a
hard
> time keeping it in between the lane markers. Scared me away.......
> I find I prefer the older style with wood cabinets.
> The 1970 pusher interests me, but I'm too new to make a fair
offer.
>
> Is it fair to assume I could own a BB if I planned on $1 per mile
to
> cover fuel and yearly maintenance costs. Would that be reasonable?
Or
> should it be more?
> I'd do my own routine maintenance.
> Upgrades and convenience items become a separate category.
>
>
> Joe3
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
> wrote:
>
> > Hope this helps those who were interested in understanding some
> first
> > year ownership costs. Of course these will be different for every
> > person and every coach.
> >
> > -Ryan
> > '86 PT-40 8V92
> >
>