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Old 04-16-2015, 11:36 AM   #1
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More Solera vs Sunseeker mbs vs Forester mbs

Could not reply to the last similar thread since it was over 170 days old. Will be ordering a 2016 Solera/Sunseeker/Forester soon and getting mixed messages from online and salespeople. Please comment on the following:
*Best not to buy a Solera since the brand is going out and it may effect resale value(still can order 2016 Soleras though)
*Buy a Forester since they come off a different assembly line than the other 2 which produces higher quality.
*When asking about the pros/cons on the paint option I just get the paint looks nicer.

Another concern-I am 150 miles to the closet Mercedes chassis dealer. I currently do the basic maintenace on my diesel pickup. Any maintenance required to be done at a Mercedes dealer?
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Old 04-16-2015, 01:19 PM   #2
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  • We still build a Solera but are turning our focus towards Forester MBS and Sunseeker MBS; both of these models are built on the same exact chassis as the Solera. The Forester has a few more upgraded amenities that Sunseeker does not have.
  • Every unit we have goes across the same production lines and is all hand crafted by the same talented production line.
  • The paint does look good but it's going to come down to personal preference. We finish everything with a clear coat or gel coat to prevent fading later on down the road. You're coach will stay a consistent color for years to come whether it is painted or white with graphics.
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Old 06-27-2015, 06:10 PM   #3
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  • We still build a Solera but are turning our focus towards Forester MBS and Sunseeker MBS; both of these models are built on the same exact chassis as the Solera. The Forester has a few more upgraded amenities that Sunseeker does not have.
  • Every unit we have goes across the same production lines and is all hand crafted by the same talented production line.
  • The paint does look good but it's going to come down to personal preference. We finish everything with a clear coat or gel coat to prevent fading later on down the road. You're coach will stay a consistent color for years to come whether it is painted or white with graphics.
Is there a YouTube video that talks construction of the Forester MBS or Solera MBS. Winnebago has one on the view that does a pretty good jib describing what they do. It would be great for Forest River to have one that talks to their construction techniques.
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