That is a decent price if all checks out. I disagree that it is automatically a money pit. I have an 18 year old diesel pusher that is not a money pit at all. In the six years I've owned it, I've had about $1500 worth of work done on the slide and jack hydraulics. I had a problem with fuel algae that I was able to solve myself, and I've had a few other minor repairs done (some plumbing and electrical).
I would agree with the statement it will be difficult to resell without a slide. Of course if you can price it low enough anything can sell, but the pool of people interested in a diesel Class A without any slides is pretty small. If it were 4 years newer and had at least one slide it would probably sell in the mid $20s.
If you decide you are interested, I would check out a few things:
(1) Make sure there are no signs of water intrusion, such as staining on the ceiling or walls or bulges on the outside of the walls. After purchase, make sure all caulked areas are stripped and resealed with fresh caulk.
(2) Have the owner demonstrate ALL systems as functioning, HVAC, water heater, refrigerator, plumbing, etc. They eventually will break, but you at least want them working to start.
(3) Have the engine and chassis inspected by a truck shop. If it's a Cummins engine, go with a Cummins dealer. If you blow an engine, you might as well scrap it, because installing a rebuilt engine would be well over $20K.
