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Old 04-29-2016, 01:45 AM   #1
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Is this a good deal for a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express 296REDS?

Rv Dealer asking 17,900 for it. It has two large slides. It's a beauty. Is the price right!
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Old 04-29-2016, 03:49 AM   #2
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If it's in good shape, that seems like a good price to me.

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Old 04-29-2016, 04:08 AM   #3
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Something is amiss. That's 1/2 NADA price. Dealers usually charge more than NADA.????????


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Old 04-29-2016, 06:04 AM   #4
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I went yesterday looking and they salesman said to me 22,000 and then last night went to their website and it's listed for 17,000. I was thinking he misquoted me by a lot . You think they would honor advertised price??
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Old 04-29-2016, 06:13 AM   #5
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I would check every square inch of that trailer. It's priced way too low.
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Old 04-29-2016, 06:50 AM   #6
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Yes, they need to sell at the advertised price. That's bait and switch. However, get someone who knows trailers very well to have a look at it. That price is 1/2 the NADA value. Dealers do not sell under NADA. Be careful. Something is wrong. Ask them straight out. Why so cheap????
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Old 04-29-2016, 07:11 AM   #7
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And if they say price is advertised wrong, should have been higher ??
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Old 04-29-2016, 07:33 AM   #8
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I went yesterday looking and they salesman said to me 22,000 and then last night went to their website and it's listed for 17,000. I was thinking he misquoted me by a lot . You think they would honor advertised price??
That's pretty common unless they know you looked online. Seems like a proper price for a 3 yr old RV, depends on condition. Check out the prices of new ones online. I'm amazed at the range of prices online for new 5th wheels. Same model can be priced anywhere from $40,000 to $55,000.
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Old 04-29-2016, 10:39 AM   #9
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Just called and asked about this TT on their website, they said $26 and I said well you have it advertised for $17?? Mistake. Then I said when I saw this at your lot yesterday the quote was $23,000, what's going there?? LOL
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Old 04-29-2016, 10:43 AM   #10
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call back and tell them to have a nice day and run away.
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Old 04-29-2016, 11:11 AM   #11
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Sounds like they are playing games with you. It doesn't sound like a very reputable dealer.
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Old 04-29-2016, 11:38 AM   #12
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Is this the dealer and the ad? If so, I'd pay $100 to have an attorney on the line with me when I called them back telling them I'll be there this afternoon to discuss purchasing it at their advertised price.

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Old 04-29-2016, 04:11 PM   #13
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Longview RV in Windsor CT has a bad reputation. I would never do business with them. This is just another example of how shady they are.
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Old 04-30-2016, 02:36 AM   #14
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Walk away friend. You don't need the headaches.
Too many good dealers out there.
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Old 05-04-2016, 09:22 PM   #15
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Too bad there is not a carfax for RVs....
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