02-03-2013, 07:28 AM
In March of 2008 we happily paid $39,900 for our 1982 Newell, which, at the time was "under" the market value. All evidence pointed to a coach taken care of, and maintained to high standards. As a result we have spent most of our money on periodic maintenance, and not big ticket stuff. If you find a really good deal be sure to do your due diligence...have all the fluids tested, check date codes on the tires, check brakes, check under the engine/ransmission for puddles of oil on the ground. So often a "good deal" turns into a money pit. Now if you go into a coach knowing it will take a pile of money to bring her back, and you paid less than 5 figures for her, have a lot of mechanical know how, and skill, then that could turn out to be a good deal in the end.....I'm just sayin'
Clarke and Elaine Hockwald
1982 Newell Classic, 36', 6V92 TA
2001 VW Beetle Turbo
Cannondale Tandem
Cannondale Bad Boy
Haibike SDURO MTB
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