01-30-2018, 07:14 PM
Mick,
I would say that the most important consideration in buying a coach is condition. Some coaches are fixer uppers, some are ready to go & some are some where in between. The key is being able to recognize the difference. I didn't need a 3rd party inspection as I was able to do my own inspection. If you are not comfortable doing an inspection, then hiring some one might be your best option. I have never used Carfax, so no advice. I trust my judgement as I look for signs of maintenance and non maintenance. I look for signs of repair and non repair. I think the best documentation of a coach's history is service documentation!
If you are going to need to hire an inspector, giving the dealer location may help as we have members across the country.
As part of your due diligence, learn what the different year coaches and different floorplans offered as the years you are looking at offer many differences.
Last, but not least...........................welcome to the forum
I would say that the most important consideration in buying a coach is condition. Some coaches are fixer uppers, some are ready to go & some are some where in between. The key is being able to recognize the difference. I didn't need a 3rd party inspection as I was able to do my own inspection. If you are not comfortable doing an inspection, then hiring some one might be your best option. I have never used Carfax, so no advice. I trust my judgement as I look for signs of maintenance and non maintenance. I look for signs of repair and non repair. I think the best documentation of a coach's history is service documentation!
If you are going to need to hire an inspector, giving the dealer location may help as we have members across the country.
As part of your due diligence, learn what the different year coaches and different floorplans offered as the years you are looking at offer many differences.
Last, but not least...........................welcome to the forum
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531