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1st motorhome purchase

Yahoo Message Number: 16023
We are looking to purchase a used (2000-2003) Class A diesel motorhome. We are focusing on Country Coach because of it's reputation for safety, reliability and construction.

This weekend we will be touring the factory and visiting several RV dealerships in the area.
We are planning on full-timing and are thinking about a 40-ft. Intrigue or Allure. Does anyone know if there are better years for these models? Specifically, weight issues and cargo carrying capacity? We know that in late 2000 Country Coach added IFS and went to the 22.5 " tires. Are there any major changes/improvements that any of you are aware of that would cause you to buy one year over another?
In Junction City, are there any dealerships/salespeople that you would recommend? We're hoping to purchase our motorhome within the next few months and will look forward to seeing you on the road by this time next year. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Bob and Gail
Soon 2 Bees

Re: 1st motorhome purchase

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Yahoo Message Number: 16033
Bob and Gail, I recommend you see Damon Rapozo at Guaranty RV in Junction City. He has been CC's salesman of the year several years running and probably knows more about about CC's than anyone in that area.
One other tip. If you look at 2000"s look for those with the 12/22.5 tires. A great deal of problems were encountered with the 275x75x22.5 so-called" low profile tires". Also make sure the factory recall re relocation of ride height valves from 2 frnt- 1 rear to 1 frnt- 2 rear has been done. I had an early 2000 Intrigue and went thru the difficulties encountered with the tires. Be advised, though, that CC backed up their products and took corrective action.
Good luck.

Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811

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Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16040
Bob & Gail

I have a 2000 Allure that has a production date of January 2000 and it came with 22.5 tires, IFS and ride height valves 1/2 front/rear.
Coaches with a tag axle will typically have more carrying capacity but you give up storage bay space.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

Quote from: bobkantor46
We are looking to purchase a used (2000-2003) Class A diesel
motorhome. We are

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focusing on Country Coach because of it's reputation for safety,
reliability and

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construction.

This weekend we will be touring the factory and visiting several
RV dealerships in the area.

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We are planning on full-timing and are thinking about a 40-ft.
Intrigue or Allure. Does

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anyone know if there are better years for these models?
Specifically, weight issues and

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cargo carrying capacity? We know that in late 2000 Country Coach
added IFS and went to

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the 22.5 " tires. Are there any major changes/improvements that
any of you are aware of

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that would cause you to buy one year over another? >

In Junction City, are there any dealerships/salespeople that you
would recommend? We're

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hoping to purchase our motorhome within the next few months and
will look forward to

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seeing you on the road by this time next year. Any help/advice
would be greatly

Re: 1st motorhome purchase

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16045
But you can always go to Davis Cabinet and get more cabinets installed in the living area to take advantage of the higher carryinc capacity! ;-)

Carol

04 Inspire (dreaming about and Allure with a tag axel)

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Yahoo Message Number: 16104
[quote author=bobkantor46" bobkantor46@y\.\.\.\>] > > We are looking to purchase a used (2000-2003) Class A diesel motorhome. We [/quote]
are

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focusing on Country Coach because of it's reputation for safety, reliability and > construction.
> This weekend we will be touring the factory and visiting several RV dealerships in

the area.

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We are planning on full-timing and are thinking about a 40-ft. Intrigue or Allure.

Does

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anyone know if there are better years for these models? Specifically, weight issues

and

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cargo carrying capacity? We know that in late 2000 Country Coach added IFS and

went to

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the 22.5 " tires. Are there any major changes/improvements that any of you are

aware of

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that would cause you to buy one year over another? > > In Junction City, are there any dealerships/salespeople that you would
recommend? We're

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hoping to purchase our motorhome within the next few months and will look

forward to

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seeing you on the road by this time next year. Any help/advice would be greatly > appreciated!

Bob and Gail
Soon 2 Bees
I have a 2000 Magna, 40 ft, which I am interested in selling. It has a single slide, single rear axle, with a CAT C-10 engine (385 hp). It has approx 48000 miles on it with low generator use. We are the original owners. You won't find a better cared for unit out there. It has always been garaged when we were not using it. It has never been in an accident and the body is in excellent condition as is the interior. The cargo carrying capacity is significant; you won't be able to exceed it. You can call me at 865-621-8551 for more info, if interested. Skip

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 16131
When we were looking at our '99 Magna, Damon was very helpful even though we were buying from an individual. He is a great resource.
I think that the one thing that we found in our search for both of our coaches was that there is no telling 'till you look. You may find options on one coach that you don't find on the same year on another model. It seems like CC phased in stuff by model. I would look at the ones that are interesting to you and don't assume that just because it is a 19xx or a _ model that it will or won't have something.

Tammy

Magna 5605