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Title: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 26, 2018, 05:17:04 pm
I think we are getting to the point where we want more room and better towing capability than our '95TK.
We're wanting a 27' MB.

We bought our TK used and while I learned a lot I would rather not go through that again.
But then again we could save a lot rather than buying new I believe.

Anyway...what are some of the advantages to buying new over used and vice versa?

I am thinking new you get a warranty and well...it's new!
Used you save a lot but as I notice there is rarely late models available.
The house is paid so we could take out a refi/cash and have the money ready when a used one becomes available but I have looked and looked these past months and when a good newer one becomes available it usually is sold before I can look into it.

Just buy new?
If we buy new what are some "must have" options? Solar definitely I think.

Any opinions?
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: Lazy Bones on November 26, 2018, 05:32:06 pm
"...what are some of the advantages to buying new over used and vice versa?"

Guaranteed no bedbugs?   ;D

Kidding of course.

Yes, solar would be a very good choice... but you may want to wait and do it after market. There are several advantages to that, many of which have been discussed on this board. I ordered one panel, soon wished I had two, now have three, but in the interim everything had to be rearranged for a more efficient system.  ::)
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 26, 2018, 05:37:23 pm
"...what are some of the advantages to buying new over used and vice versa?"

Guaranteed no bedbugs?  ;D

Kidding of course.

Yes, solar would be a very good choice... but you may want to wait and do it after market. There are several advantages to that, many of which have been discussed on this board. I ordered one panel, soon wished I had two, now have three, but in the interim everything had to be rearranged for a more efficient system.  ::)
The price list mentions the one panel system as stock with the option of adding another one.
I am just wondering if Lazy daze would even forgo solar since they are pretty set on what they sell? And would they reduce the price?
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: rich on November 26, 2018, 05:46:32 pm
Were I in your shoes, my strategy would be to get on the waiting list AND shop for a very lightly used LazyDaze.  As I understand things, you can then decide if/when a used candidate becomes available. 

Rich
'03 MB in NC
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 26, 2018, 05:52:07 pm
Were I in your shoes, my strategy would be to get on the waiting list AND shop for a very lightly used LazyDaze.  As I understand things, you can then decide if/when a used candidate becomes available. 

Rich
'03 MB in NC

Is the $4,000 deposit on a new one refundable?
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: RonB on November 26, 2018, 06:18:40 pm
Well Ted; No deposit required until they come up with a chassis for you, so being on the list won't cost you until then. The deposit isn't refundable. If you want a particular floor plan, want to pick outside and inside color, and options then you should buy new. Depends on how picky you are. I just missed by a day, the gray MB that popped up in Beaumont, near me, just a month ago. Someone got a great deal. I, like you, have an older TK, thinking of going just 3 feet longer to a newer MB.  RonB  (it's all those cats! 3 now)
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 26, 2018, 06:23:24 pm
Well Ted; No deposit required until they come up with a chassis for you, so being on the list won't cost you until then. The deposit isn't refundable. If you want a particular floor plan, want to pick outside and inside color, and options then you should buy new. Depends on how picky you are. I just missed by a day, the gray MB that popped up in Beaumont, near me, just a month ago. Someone got a great deal. I, like you, have an older TK, thinking of going just 3 feet longer to a newer MB.  RonB  (it's all those cats! 3 now)

You are just down the road from us. We're in Leucadia.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: HiLola on November 26, 2018, 06:47:41 pm
Do you think the factory will ever update the prices on their website?   ???

http://www.lazydaze.com/FEATURES.PDF

Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 26, 2018, 06:55:16 pm
Do you think the factory will ever update the prices on their website?  ???

http://www.lazydaze.com/FEATURES.PDF
That is a good question. I guess I will need to call them?
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 27, 2018, 04:21:25 pm
Well Ted; No deposit required until they come up with a chassis for you, so being on the list won't cost you until then. The deposit isn't refundable. If you want a particular floor plan, want to pick outside and inside color, and options then you should buy new. Depends on how picky you are. I just missed by a day, the gray MB that popped up in Beaumont, near me, just a month ago. Someone got a great deal. I, like you, have an older TK, thinking of going just 3 feet longer to a newer MB.  RonB  (it's all those cats! 3 now)
I called them and took your advice and got on the list.
Todd said about 6 months until a confirmation call and then another 6 mos or so to build it.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: HiLola on November 27, 2018, 06:28:18 pm
I called them and took your advice and got on the list.
Todd said about 6 months until a confirmation call and then another 6 mos or so to build it.

Congrats! Did you ask them to update their website?   ;D
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: colddog on November 27, 2018, 07:56:31 pm
Congrats! Did you ask them to update their website?  ;D

Come on they updated it already a few years ago.   How many times do they have to........

<smile>

I'm thinking they will update it when they change the body style, paint  or do a major update of some sort. 
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 28, 2018, 10:29:09 am
Congrats! Did you ask them to update their website?  ;D
He said "soon".
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: Joan on November 28, 2018, 11:36:48 am
 ;)  "Soon" in Lazy Daze land is subject to a broad range of timing possibilities! I would just add 2-3 thousand to the 2017 base price listings; if that turns out to be a high figure, great. If not, one is prepared for the boost. (And, I'd sure investigate the costs and the quality/technology of any factory-added options compared to aftermarket product selection and installation.)

As ever, YMMV.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 28, 2018, 12:44:36 pm
;)  "Soon" in Lazy Daze land is subject to a broad range of timing possibilities! I would just add 2-3 thousand to the 2017 base price listings; if that turns out to be a high figure, great. If not, one is prepared for the boost. (And, I'd sure investigate the costs and the quality/technology of any factory-added options compared to aftermarket product selection and installation.)

As ever, YMMV.

Base price for a new 27 MB is now $100,250.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: Joan on November 28, 2018, 02:05:13 pm
Well, I better not buy a lottery ticket; I underestimated the base price increase by a good bit, eh? Thanks for posting that figure!
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: Kent Heckethorn on November 28, 2018, 03:33:29 pm
Pays to shop early. With knowingly little difference between the ‘15 and the ‘19 (six speed tranny aside), we’re up nearly $8,000 on our RB (depreciation notwithstanding).

Time to go Christmas shopping with all the cash we’ve saved.

Ho, Ho, Ho 🎅🏻

Kent
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 28, 2018, 07:00:47 pm
Pays to shop early. With knowingly little difference between the ‘15 and the ‘19 (six speed tranny aside), we’re up nearly $8,000 on our RB (depreciation notwithstanding).

Time to go Christmas shopping with all the cash we’ve saved.

Ho, Ho, Ho 🎅🏻

Kent

I wish I could find a lightly used later model 27' MB.
It seems peiple hang on to them. Can't blame them.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: tedeboy on November 29, 2018, 01:58:10 pm
Well, I better not buy a lottery ticket; I underestimated the base price increase by a good bit, eh? Thanks for posting that figure!

And add 10% for tax and license.
Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: Joan on November 29, 2018, 04:29:27 pm
LDs cost what they cost, and the purchase price is just the *initial* outlay. 😉 With an RV and the associated life and travel styles, one will never lack opportunities to spend money. However, with an LD, the expenditures are more likely to involve add-ons, upgrades,  and “fun stuff”, not cash bleed on re-building, repairing, and replacing “warts” on a new rig!

YMMV, as ever.

Title: Re: New vs Used when purchasing
Post by: HiLola on November 30, 2018, 11:37:49 pm
Base price for a new 27 MB is now $100,250.


Must be those tariffs?