help... buying a coach

[ajhaig]

I'm looking at buying a 1987 Prevost.

I know almost nothing about RV's, Prevost, etc.

The plan is to take the family on an extended road trip.

Looks and sounds like fun!

Any advice?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

AJ,

Tell us more about the coach. I owned one for about 15 years. It might be the same coach.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

I'm looking at buying a 1987 Prevost.

I know almost nothing about RV's, Prevost, etc.

The plan is to take the family on an extended road trip.

Looks and sounds like fun!

Any advice?

AJ, Let it all hang out. The more you post the more you will benefit!
I think? JIM

Happy Friday the 13th. Don't make any deals today!!

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Most used R/Vs are usually hard to sell and for sale for a very long time.

Start with a very low offer.

Check the tire codes, and replacement costs.

See how long it will hold air pressure.

Be willing to compramise on some things.

[ajhaig]

AJ,

Tell us more about the coach. I owned one for about 15 years. It might be the same coach.

The coach is on the CMI web site… It’s the “family coach.” As we will be traveling with children it seems fairly practical to us.

I believe it has about +/- 130,000 mi.

We are not looking for a “museum piece”… we want something safe and relatively reliable and somewhat practical.

One of my concerns is that the “family” appeal greatly limits the potential re-sale value.

Many thanks.

AJ

[dalej]

AJ, what is CMI website?

[Joe Cannarozzi]

I've never heard of that site either.

Are you at all mechanicly inclined?

Resale value? Whats that????????

Make extra effort to get something you'll be happy with for a long time. Best way to combat that resale issue.

[Just Plain Jeff]

CMI is Creative Mobile Interiors. They are a site sponsor of www.prevost-stuff.com (which you can get from the front page of that site). Here's their website: http://www.creativemobileinteriors.com/

Owen is the head honcho there. He was a speaker at POG I, for those who may have forgotten that event, last year. (sheesh)

[Joe Cannarozzi]

aj
You say you know almost nothing about R/Vs?

Have you ever had one of any kind, ever used one for a few days like a friends, or rented?

[Ray Davis]

I assume this one is appealing because of the bunks? You mentioned taking a family on an extended vacation.

I'm personally concerned about a couple of things

1. $145k seems like a lot for a 1987 coach, although it's had some interior upgrades.

2. They don't give any of the details of the coach at all. I didn't know it was an 87, other than your comments.

3. There's no pictures of the engine, bays, generator etc, which are pretty standard on most site.

4. There doesn't appear to be awnings on this coach, which are nice in the summer when parked.

5. This coach, with the bunks, and the funny observation deck will be hard to sell (personal guess here), should you later want to upgrade or get rid of it. Which is part of why I say $145 is way too high for it.


There's just kind of a lack of information on this coach, which would make me ask plenty of questions.


How many people are going on this extended trip? Where are you traveling?

Anyway, just some personal thoughts. Obviously, you know better than I what you need/want, and your capabilities in terms of affording it, maintaning it etc. Don't be surprised if a 1987 needs a bit more work than you expected. Happened to me on my '93, and I put in a ton of money to fix some things that I expected to work.