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87 38 foot

Yahoo Message Number: 683
Hi All:

I've recently seen one with 121K miles in nice shape. They're asking $50K.
Any input would be appreciated.

Anyone have anything comparable for sale?

What should I look for in such a purchase.

Thanks

George

Re: '87 38 foot

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 685
Hi George, What kind of coach are you looking at? Give us a little more info and you'll get alot more feedback.
Happy Camping
John

Re: '87 38 foot

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 689
Hi George, I'm hoping the rest of the group chips in here, I'm certainly not an expert although I have been motorhoming since 1988.
151,000 for a Cat diesel doesn't seem to be very high and I'm sure it has a lot of mileage left in it. I would carefully try out everything, air conditioners, generators, stoves, hot water heater, etc. to see what is running. If the motorhome has been idle for a few years your bound to end up with a lot of repairs. Seals dry up, brakes rust, on and on. If it has been active over the last few years then chances are the owners kept up with appliances breaking down. I'm not aware of used coach prices but am sure that you could find some good info on the web. Check out the back side of the FMCA magazine where you will see a lot of ads for used coaches. I'm kind of in the opinion that 50K is right up at the top for that coach and that you might be able to do better with a newer one. I'm opening up myself for a salvo of comments here so let's see where this goes.

Re: '87 38 foot

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 691
The comments about a frequently used coach versus one sitting for a while is VERY important. Make you take it for a good test ride and warm everything up and then check for leaks after the trip. Also look around all the windows and in all the corners for any evidence of water leaks. If an interior area has been repaired the wood underneath it could be rotted. Also look closely at the fiberglass for stress cracks. If the owner has treated the coach roughly on the road, or in the camp grounds, they could have stressed the shell.
Lastly, if you are very serious about the coach, you should have one final requirement prior to buying. A thorough professional inspection. It is generally well worth the cost of a good mechanic, to have him look over the coach and check the engine and trans., etc. They can test devices that we have absolutely no clue what we are looking at. If the owner doesn't want you to have the coach at a mechanics shop for a thorough inspection, I'd walk away for it in a big hurry.
Country Coach builds a solid product, if your coach has been well maintained, it should continue to perform well for you.

Best of luck. Den