Time to buy new RV?

[Artemus Gordon]

My son the CPA was doing a "cost benifit analysis" of our 2012 3750. Based on my purchased price, comp sales etc. He advises me to sell our fiver, and buy a new one. I buy wholesale, and got a very "low price" on our Montana. It's true wholesale book value today (20% below NADA low book), is greater than we paid cash for the unit. Therefore, I could sell it here in California, for about what we paid for it. Here's the Rub! I don't want a new RV. I would buy a brand new 3750. No real changes, ours was late build, has new frame design. I like the one I have right now! All issues resolved, no PDI, no unforeseen issues! Am I nuts? My son thinks I am crazy not to do it! Anyone else ever feel this way!

[Tom S.]

It's a tough call. You could end up like Rich who traded in his 06 that had everything working right to get a Big Sky he's had nothing but problems with. Or you could get the new unit and have no problems at all. If there wasn't some feature(s) that you really liked with the new units, why go through the hassle? Plus you'll still have to pay taxes, plates and your insurance may increase.

[jimcol]

CPA's look at things from a financial/tax advantage view and owners look at things from a humanistic, practicle, comfortable view. The older I get the more appealing the later view becomes. Jim

[Rainer]

Here's an old adage I'd be using in this case, "Money isn't everything."

[K0LCB]

If something ain't broke, don't try to fix it

[mazboy]

as dave ramsey says....never buy something new.

i can't see why you'd purchase a new trailer...

[DQDick]

Here's why I wouldn't do it. It's taken me two years to get the mods to where they are now and there's still things I'd like to add. We had plenty of offers on our S&B over the years and since we sold during the recession took less than we could have gotten earlier. Would I have traded the years of living in "our" house for more money. No way, and the same is true with our rig. Right now this is "our" rig. When we get tired of it or it gets tired we'll trade. Money isn't the best way, IMHO, of deciding where you live even if you only live there part time.

[HOOK]

Well, I recently had this same dilemma, and decided to trade. The deal was good and as I had not had any signicant issues with the last one (tires only real problem). I have had little trouble with new one so far. Also enjoy the few mods I've done. We really like this new 3900 floor plan and are looking forward to years of enjoyment.
Larry

[Larry-P]

I agree with Tom S. Why trade-in something you've struggled to get working right just for a new unknown.
My wife's favorite saying when we buy one of these units new is that

We Buy A Straw House From Keystone & We turn It Into A Brick House Ourselves.

The corrupted thinking of the young generation is that everything new is better. What a joke.

[Ramblin Roadrunners]

There are new changes, tweaking of existing models and up grades coming in January. Some beefing up to the axles and brakes and a 3rd paint added to the Big Sky.

[bncinwv]

As you know, we recently traded a fairly new rig for another. Our decision was based on some primary factors (paint, bathroom availability, storage, frame, etc.) that we feel improved the livability of our new choice. I would not be able to justify trading for the same rig after three years, but as with everything, the choice ultimately is a personal one. I do not feel that the age of the current unit, changes that have been made to it (we do mods constantly it seems to whatever rig we have), or other factors were of importance during our decision making process. The primary reason should be that whatever choice you make is the one that you and your DW will like and will not regret at some point going forward. Your satisfaction is the end result that is desired, whether it be the current rig or a new one. We are extremely satisfied with the choice we made.
Bingo

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

I have to say, I sure wish I had the cash flow to have this problem. And, that I am glad others do so they keep the RV manufacturers in business and around until I can see my way clear to maybe buy a new one. Right now, we are going to be taking on a bit of a financial challenge in helping a family member get back on his feet, literally, so he can function again. We just pray the recovery does not lead to surgery, difficult back surgery. Well, I guess a lottery win might help both situations. I hear there is a biggie coming up this week??

May your Maker bring you all you need and desire.

[1retired06]

Keep it. Nobody ever said this things are investments anyway. Your logic makes perfect sense to me.

[richfaa]

Keep it.
Had dinner with Dennis Mason and family last night. he has a newer than Mine Big sky/ We talked a lot about problems. .He has already had a holding tank fail.

[dsprik]

I don't think anyone here got into RVing to make any money with it...

[bigskyjimmy]

It would be a Bonehead maneuver for me ,I bought mine for 59K in 2012 WITH a 6 yr extended warranty and if I bought a new one I know I would do something crazy and get the BIG SKY pkg and spend 70-80K and that would add more debt load to my credit rating AND I have done improvements , better Furniture,All LED ,New fixture's etc... NAHHHHHHHHH but like was said before if I won the lottery What the Hay but wait if I won the lottery I would buy a New Horizons or Excel or something not a Montana

[jlb27537]

If it is not broke, don't work on it.

Years ago my CPA said I needed to shelter some income. Buy some rental property's. OK, bought several 3/2 brick homes for rentals.

Last time I listened to him.....

Jim

[Artemus Gordon]

Thanks to all of you! I feel better and for now the 3750 is going to continue to be our second home!

[Recumbent]

Sometimes we trade just because we want to, but always like to calculate both financial and emotional reasons for our choices. Sales people get so aggravated (at me) because most want a quick decision based on emotions. Don't know exactly where that vague point in time is for trading based on depreciation or trade in value, but it's probably a bit longer than 5 years. Before that unless you just want to upgrade or make a change in features such as size, quality, and technology, or on the negative poor performance or disliked floor plan, then there is no financial reason to trade.

[TAKPAK]

Absolutely agree about the financial side of it. We're just getting our third Montana in 6 years. First, in 2008 we chose the 3400 plan and liked it. Then in 2011 we saw the "new" 3400 Hickory edition with many more improvements, so we traded up. Would not be trading/changing now, except saw the 3725 floor plan, the level ups, different bathroom, plus many, many more features, and here we go again. Purely a personal choice, definitely not a financial one. Like a new car, the second it leaves the lot, the value drops......substantially. Well, I guess I can't totally say it's not financial....the interest rates now are so low that even with the trade/upgrade, our monthly obligation will be less on the new one than it was on the old one.