While I was shopping (closed Oct. 12), I discovered some dealers had phony build sheets.? They appeared to be factory "stickers," but the numbers had been jacked up.? I had acquired stickers from several dealers in several areas, local and internet.? There is no Monrony Act for motor homes, so this is not illegal (though I would consider it a deceptive trade practice if I were on the jury).? I eliminated dealers who did this, of course.? When all was said and done the deal I got locally matched the best internet deal.? I'll be local for a year before retiring and traveling, so having a good relationship with the servicing dealer is important.? I negotiate for a living, so I got a good price, but I didn't make any enemies at the store.? This may or may not be important to you, but it is good business.
The percentage off real MSRP I got was higher than the averages mentioned above, but I bought a '06 Dutch Star that had been there for a year, and they were ready to sell it.? I also got an interest rate no one could beat and zero down (still have a house to sell, need all available cash).? But I didn't buy their expensive extended warranty.
So far it's been great.? The first trip involved 300 miles each way and dry camping for 4 days in 40-80? weather, testing every system in the coach.? The only problem has been the @#$%! satellite TV dish.? It has only worked at the dealer, and it's back at the dealer now for that.? They're also installing satellite radio (finally) as the wrong parts came in twice.? Satellite internet, however, is fantastic.? It's important that we have internet even after we retire, and that item worked in the middle of nowhere so remote no one had any phone service.