Buying used

[Mstrlucky74]

Looking to buy a motor home for 3 people. Would only be traveling with it 3-4 times a year about a week at a time.

Is buying used not smart? What are the most reliable brands? Thank you very much

 

[Boat Bum]

You'll get many opinions, here's mine. Based on your planned usage definitely buy used unless money is no object. I narrowed my choices down to either a Newmar or Tiffin, I ultimately gave the edge to Newmar. I was only considering a Class A.

 

[Mstrlucky74]

Thank you. But I will be retiring in 6 years and traveling more. If I do buy new cochhouse seems nice but expensive. Any other brands a little less costly than Coach? If new I would finance something around $70k.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Looking to buy a motor home for 3 people. Would only be traveling with it 3-4 times a year about a week at a time.

Is buying used not smart? What are the most reliable brands? Thank you very much

Perhaps you might want to consider renting. That's not much usage and then you have storage when not in use to consider.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Consider 2020 model prices compared to new prices today. Subtract one price from the other. That is what you would leave on the table for 24 months of use if that was on 4 Trip lasting a month at a time for 6 years. Buying used now will stop much of that depreciation. I think it's better to start with something with warranty when you retire.

 

[TheLooks]

Consider 2020 model prices compared to new prices today. Subtract one price from the other. That is what you would leave on the table for 24 months of use if that was on 4 Trip lasting a month at a time for 6 years. Buying used now will stop much of that depreciation. I think it's better to start with something with warranty when you retire.

Warranty is not worth the paper it is printed on.

 

[osuallen]

Cochhouse?? Do you mean Coachmen? They are a lower tier manufacturer. If your budget is $70k, you are definitely looking at used - probably in the range of over 10-15 years old.

 

[TheLooks]

You are talking about Newmars and Tiffins. There are many motorhomes a lot less then that age for $70k.