Re: Finally got coach back!
Reply #37 –
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Best to all of you. And that is what I've always received from this board, good support in a common goal of enjoying our coaches.
IMO, while good dialog, I encourage anyone following this thread that are new to CC - to recognize that some of the comments were not accurate. (Not a ding, as I do not feel the posters were aware they were not accurate.)
ALL COACHES HAVE PROBLEMS. (Note the "Period" at the end of the sentence:)!)
ALL MANUFACTURERS HAVE PROBLEM MODELS.
I researched, I determined what my wife and I wanted and could afford. I considered 'then known' quality problems related to certain rigs. And I then balanced them against how I graded them in overall value (That included the whole, of good quality items and build, along with the known problems.) I then went shopping.
I ended up with a 2004 CC Allure, High Cascade (this models galley was what sold the inside of the coach to the wife), two slides, ISL370, Tag. Two years and 8 months ago, I paid a 'for then' fair price for the coach (not a killer deal, but a fair deal). However, we remained within our budget range, and bought two times the coach we felt we would have bought for retirement usage. (The bad times for some, worked out in our favor, this time...) This coach had several items I was aware were not too slick. I do not like a non-slide generator. I have about 25% of the paint in dark maroon, with I think due to the cooler temperatures in San Diego, minimal checking. (Those were the big ones, some minor items I knew about but just don't worry about.) Now, before I bought, I knew this. I also knew before I made and offer, that the radiator is steel. I also knew the dry PTO was not a factor on this specific rig.
I feel we all have some accountability ourselves when buying used rigs, to do our due diligence. I knew that CC was gone.
Some of you bought rigs new, Rick has the next Allure down the assembly line from ours. If I had bought new, and then CC went belly up, and even worse if I had a CC Extended Warranty now worth nothing - I'm very positive my feelings towards CC would be different. I bought older, and had no expectations of warranty coverage, so CC being one was a non factor.
Is my coach perfect? No. Do I find 'Why did they do that?' items - yes. But I still feel that most (not all) CC Models are in the upper quartile off of coaches as far as quality, and ownership satisfaction.
I want the new CC to do well. I wish them luck. Help my coaches value? Maybe, but don't care - as I'm keeping it:)!
I've learned so many good things from this board's members, that I want to stay focused on this board remaining the positive group of Brain Trust sharing owners that it has been for decades.
When negative items pop up about a specific model, great, share them. Especially if they can help prevent or forewarn another owner.
I like the ability, and use it as needed on other boards(seldom here), of ignoring a post that is just to complain or slam a person, business or product.
I also really respect open dialog between people, but the PM is sometimes a better way for 'converse' then a full board posting.
My best to all, stay safe - and enjoy ourselves!! And, many, many thanks to the current board members, and to so many that are now SOB, or no longer RV'ing, that have posted such great pictures and links - it is what makes this board a great place to come on CC, and other, items.
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
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