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Allow me to add my 2 cents worth.  I have owned 14 motorhomes over a period of 32 years.  Everything from Winnebagos to Bluebird Wanderlodges.  When we retired we bought a new 06 450 LXi Wanderlodge for just south of $1M.  We found it to be much too sophisticated and high tech.  It is for sale with 13000 miles on the clock and we travel in our 1988 Newell.  The construction of the Newell cannot be appreciated until you get underneath and into the internal organs.  I visited the plant in Miami before I purchased my first new Bluebird in 2002, but the support system for the BB was superior at that time. This forum exudes knowledge and support and you will find it invaluable as time goes on.  Now BB is gone and Newell Lives On!  I would not trade ole #174 for anything I have seen to date.  Good luck with your vintage quest.  Pete