01-30-2016, 04:59 PM
Hello everyone. I just joined today after lurking here a few days. I'm in the process of researching my first MotorHome. I've been a fifth wheel guy for about 20 years but now that we are spending 8 months or more on the road I'm thinking a Motorhome may be a better choice.
We first began looking at 2006-2008 Monacos based on feedback from several folks I met in CGs. Then we researched new or nearly new Integras or Newmars. Really like the Integra but after reading about Newells I thought it may be an option. Now I'm considering a used Newell. We want a rear bedroom and 1.5 baths.
I found one at Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogoches. I don't know it's number but It's a 2004 with 89K miles and has 2300 hours on the Ginny. At this point I've only seen the pics on line. They have it listed at 279,500. The only thing I really know about Newells is they are very well made and most people think they are on the same tier as Prevost. The new ones are out of my price range so I'm looking for one gently loved. Which brings me to a few questions please.
1. Does the 2004 above sound like a fair starting price if it's in good condition? New coaches are normally bought at 25%-30% off. Should I expect that on a used coach from a Dealer?
2. On a 12 year old coach other than tires what should I be most concerned about?
3. The 2004 above has a Detroit 60S 500 HP with 89k. How difficult is it to find someone to work on them in smaller cities and where do you take them for repairs other than Miami?
4. Here is the Big Question: I'm not very mechanical inclined, I can change the fluids in my Harley but I would never go in the engine. So after reading here and other places I'm concerned about buying a 10 year old coach of any brand. How big a deal might this be.
5. So we find ourselves trying to decide between a used Newell or maybe a new Entegra which comes with a 2 year warranty. I'm aware only I can make that decision but I would appreciate hearing from you folks because I expect many of you have been in the same place.
Thanks all!
We first began looking at 2006-2008 Monacos based on feedback from several folks I met in CGs. Then we researched new or nearly new Integras or Newmars. Really like the Integra but after reading about Newells I thought it may be an option. Now I'm considering a used Newell. We want a rear bedroom and 1.5 baths.
I found one at Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogoches. I don't know it's number but It's a 2004 with 89K miles and has 2300 hours on the Ginny. At this point I've only seen the pics on line. They have it listed at 279,500. The only thing I really know about Newells is they are very well made and most people think they are on the same tier as Prevost. The new ones are out of my price range so I'm looking for one gently loved. Which brings me to a few questions please.
1. Does the 2004 above sound like a fair starting price if it's in good condition? New coaches are normally bought at 25%-30% off. Should I expect that on a used coach from a Dealer?
2. On a 12 year old coach other than tires what should I be most concerned about?
3. The 2004 above has a Detroit 60S 500 HP with 89k. How difficult is it to find someone to work on them in smaller cities and where do you take them for repairs other than Miami?
4. Here is the Big Question: I'm not very mechanical inclined, I can change the fluids in my Harley but I would never go in the engine. So after reading here and other places I'm concerned about buying a 10 year old coach of any brand. How big a deal might this be.
5. So we find ourselves trying to decide between a used Newell or maybe a new Entegra which comes with a 2 year warranty. I'm aware only I can make that decision but I would appreciate hearing from you folks because I expect many of you have been in the same place.
Thanks all!
2004 HitchHiker Champne, 2014 Adventurer TC, 2004,F450
Looking for my first MotorHome.