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[Neal]

Figure out your budget, add 20%, get something you're going to enjoy and don't delay for tomorrow.

 

[Rich W.]

The 6.7 is “ok” but thats about it. The new 35’ and 38’ Ventana’s have an 8.9L ISL (or L9 as FL calls it) rated at 380 hp (doesn’t sound like much more) but 1150 tq which is a huge difference. 8.9 liters vs 6.7. And it can probably be tuned for higher HP at a reasonable cost. I know some 400hp ISL owners have had theirs bumped to 450hp. So there’s that and the higher axle ratings, and 9” wheels with bigger, higher rated tires, and a new/improved front suspension design as well as quite a few other updates and improvements. Here’s the chassis spec: https://cdn.fccchq.com/specsheets/63e193459f1fa5015751477a/2024-Newmar-Ventana-Specs.pdf
So if I were buying new right now I would definitely choose ‘24 over ‘23. Back to your question, the 6.7 is adequate but it took me a while to learn how to drive it to achieve reasonable performance - I’ve learned to prepare in advance for any anticipated need for acceleration (lane changes, leaving intersections), downshift in advance for grades and plan to be in 3rd on longer grades, and in general frequently shift manually and only use the cruise control on long flat stretches of highway - the 8.9 would be a wonderful improvement in drivability, and while I am satisfied overall with my coach (high-option special order with a lot of upgrades and improvements), I’ll probably look closely at lightly used 2024 35’ models in a couple years.

 

[C & C]

Figure out your budget, add 20%, get something you're going to enjoy and don't delay for tomorrow.

Thanks for your comment. You are absolutely right. Bought 2022 Bay Star a year ago May. Took short little trips to the lake. Planned to be gone all Winter, but had health bump in the road. Ready to go-you never know.