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Old 09-15-2019, 10:32 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by DolceFarNiente View Post
I found much the same as you in my area; even older 1990s diesels were scarce and selling in the $17-$25 K range. NADA values are way off for both older gassers and diesels, in my experience.

I paid $21K (after 7 months of searching) for my 97 38' Sun Voyager with a single slide in good condition, and felt I got a fair deal. Its also true that markets will be different in different regions and a single national value just isn't going to cut it.
I used to think I wanted a diesel motor coach.
Some members here complained about the power, horsepower and torque, of their diesel engines. Made me wonder because I thought that was what a diesel engine had as an advantage. My V-10 gas coach always has enough power to pull my 10000 lb trailer up a mountain.
Then when I help people here diagnose and repair their diesel motor coaches I see how much more complicated and expensive a diesel is to repair.
I made some horsepower comparisons and figured out I was much better off with the gas v-10 all around. Especially if your coach is low miles like mine, 54,000 miles.

Then the slide issues come up all the time here. One right after another. They leak. They get stuck. Many electrical problems. A general hassle for that extra room ONLY when parked. So I figured I was better off without a slide.

Took over 20 years to figure it out. Now I have some extra money and can upgrade to a newer motor coach so I'm willing to let this one that was my pride and joy for a long time go. Brings a tear to my eye though.
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