Value of RV - Montana Owners Club

JimnPat · 09-01-2009, 05:03 PM

I have a 36.5 ft. Montana, four slides, 2004,RK, vacuum, outside shower, fireplace kitchen has two slides w/island lots of extras and is a full timer's dream. It has made four round trips from Arkansas to Texas during the past five years. We bought it new. I am thinking about selling and need some help as to the value of the Rv...tires are still in great shape. Have never had any problems with any thing.

DHenry · 09-02-2009, 04:57 AM

Check www.NADAguides.com to get a feel for the value. Naturally it has to be priced right in these times to sell. Be prepared for some haggling but you should have no problem selling a Montana. Good luck.

H. John Kohl · 09-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Someone also suggested checking current list price on unit on lots. Here is one site that may give you an idea.

BB_TX · 09-03-2009, 04:29 AM

I would not put a lot of faith in the NADA values. It shows our '07 retail value to be nearly what we paid for it new over 2 years ago. That would be great, but not likely to happen.

And local values can probably vary a lot. You might go "window shopping" to a local Montana dealer and ask what he would give you on the unit as a trade-in. That would give you an idea of what the local retail price for the unit might be. If you can put a reasonable price on it, I don't think you will have any problem selling it with the economy coming back. We looked for quite a while for a good used Montana before buying ours. But not many good used Montanas were to be found. Ended up getting a good deal on a new one.

exav8tr · 09-03-2009, 12:42 PM

You might look at this site. It is not a free service, but I used them to help price out my new 3400 when I bought it and I was impressed with their service. They might be able to help you "Set a Price" for you to sell.

www.rvs-r-us.com.

Hope this helps.....

Phil

Old GI · 09-04-2009, 01:32 PM

I too looked at the NADA Guide, it listed my 2007, 3400RL as worth $53,000. I checked local ads for the same RV and found the average asking price was $39,900. I listed it with RV Trader and craigslist for $39,900. Aside from being plagued by some outfit called National in Colorado wanting to "sell it" for me, I had one reasonably serious looker who offered me $27,000. I said no deal I am not giving this beautiful RV away. I told my wife I am going to get a portable oxygen machine and she can follow me with my mobility vehicle on the back of the car. To H_ll with it. I may be falling apart but I'm not dead yet. Old GI!

timandsusan · 09-05-2009, 03:02 AM

A friend recently sold his 2007 Montana--a 2985. A dealer gave him the wholesale price of $27,000 and sold it in less than a week for somewhere near $32000. I would not expect more than wholesale from any dealer. The unit was in excellent shape. I would think to sell a 2004 unit--new tires would be required at a minumum.

mcgiver2 · 09-06-2009, 10:52 AM

Well i sold my 2004 Montana--a 3295 for $20000. and is was in Beautiful shape we never full time camped in it , so i don't think you can go by the Nada book or mine would have been more then i paid for it......... and i bought a new 2009 Montana 3605 with washer dryer combo/Fireplace for $38500.00 in Indiana

Phyllen · 09-23-2009, 07:23 AM

When we first shopped for a used fiver, could not find a Montana on the lots. Every dealer said they sell as soon as they are placed. THis was 4 years ago and we ended up with a Cedar Creek. Hopefully you will find a buyer real soon.

Phyllis

Larry · 10-20-2009, 08:40 AM

The NADA Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide for 4th Qth 2009 does not list a '04 3650RK. According to the book, there were three RK's built that year: M-2850 RK 30FT, M-2950 31FT, and a M-3295 RK 35FT.

I suspect your's is the 3295RK. If so, the three numbers for that unit are: Suggested List Price $46969
Used W/S-Trade In $16370 (What dealer will give you)
Used Retail $21630

Hope this info helps.

Larry

Tom S. · 10-20-2009, 10:00 AM

If the tires are original, they are not in good shape! At 5 years, trailer tires are reaching the end of their recommended life cycle no matter how good they may look.

IAMontana · 10-21-2009, 02:49 AM

If you do have a 3650RK I bought my 06 3650RK from a dealer a few months ago for 27000. cash if you are a buyer it is a good time to buy but it is a real bad time to sell. I have a Prairie Schooner that is worth about 38000. I have it listed for my payoff of 26000 but no real good offers. Good luck.

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