New or Used

[1retired06]

You could write a book on this, but similiar to new vs used car purchase. Sort of a bottom line response, my perspective:

New Pro: everything new and under warranty, you can order exactly what you want. Cons: most expensive, likely punch downs and initial problems to work through.

Used Pro: Lots of one and two year old units out there because buyers either find they do not use, dont like RVing, or want to move to a larger unit. Less expensive as initial owner has already eaten the depreciation costs, and most likely but not always, has worked through all the initial glitches. Some excellent buys out there price wise. Cons: Warranty probably done, extended warranty purchase may be desired, careful inspection by a professional required to ensure wear and tear conditions, care and maintenance history, and that the unit is not being dumped because of past problems, ie frame damage, serious flex issues etc. You may not find exactly what you want if you ordered new.

Montana fivers hold up well, so price is the big factor, everything brand new against potential maintenance issues with an older unit.