Conflicted: new vs nearly new

[sherman12]

Good move. That's exactly what happened with my rig. Folks who bought it bought it in Buffalo, drove to Florida in it then decided they wanted bigger and a diesel. Made the deal back in Buffalo, drove back after winter and never bothered to have "new" issues taken care. Buffalo RV took care everything well past my used 30 day warranty.

[Pat Anderson]

Well, we just bought a (barely) used 2013 Columbus 295RL, actually tens of thousands less than new, but we opted for the CW extended service contract. It just seemed like a good idea.

[Velosprout]

To me, the decision would be on what you want. Does the used model contain all the features and options you would order if buying new? If so, save and buy. If not, order new exactly what you want.

[vinmaker]

New vs. used is always a tough decision. I am glad you were able to find a model you liked.

Vin.

[Pat Anderson]

The only option the 2013 Columbus lacks that we would get if ordering new is auto-levelers, and we can add those later if it really matters I suppose.

[schrederman]

Whoever gets my TT used will get one with all the bugs gone, less problems than a new one, and some upgrades... done by me. I'm much handier than the kids the dealers hire... and I care because it's mine.

[gthomp10]

Originally Posted by schrederman

Whoever gets my TT used will get one with all the bugs gone, less problems than a new one, and some upgrades... done by me. I'm much handier than the kids the dealers hire... and I care because it's mine.

My thoughts exactly. That is why I will never buy a new RV again. My next one will be used from someone like you.

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by comfun1

I think the following problem exists when buying used. The original owner pays top dollar for the camper, then finances it with as little down as posible and for as long as posible. When he wants to sell it he owes more than a new one will cost at a dealer that has competitive prices.

That may be true to a newbie that wants a T/T but not a lot of $ and not knowing what is involved.{ show of hands on who is buried on their T/T} Most people look in to this before jumping in like where do we store it how much is insurance/ gas for the T/V. I may be wrong but most (my thought) start off with tent/camper on truck/cheap trailer the lets really enjoy this.