2008 Itasca Latitude diesel ???

azloafer · 12-20-2009, 04:43 PM

We are going to check out a 2008 Itasca Latitude Diesel, king bed, 39W, with under 7,000 miles. We are going to compare the ride to pricier diesels. While it is a four bag unit the bags are supposedly the largest in the industry. The price is right. Please give me your opinions on this coach.

YngRvrs · 12-20-2009, 05:04 PM

We have the gas Model UFO Chassis. Our opinion is you will either love or dislike the interior, To us a great floorplan. Just wished the drivers seat could turn all the way around

wagonmaster2 · 12-20-2009, 07:59 PM

You're going from a Monaco to a Winnebago? Isn't that kind of like going from a Cadillac to a Chevrolet? Just curious, always thought Monaco was king of the road.

Wagonmaster2

bellsharbor · 12-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Sorry I can't help you with your question--but I went from a 2004 Monaco Diplomat to a 2002 Winnebago Journey and fell I purchased an upgrade!

Good luck with your decision.

azloafer · 12-20-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wagonmaster2

You're going from a Monaco to a Winnebago? Isn't that kind of like going from a Cadillac to a Chevrolet? Just curious, always thought Monaco was king of the road.

Wagonmaster2

My Simba has a total of 5 recalls that are NOT covered by Monaco because of the bankruptcy. Two of them are price prohibitive. I didn't know this when I bought it, so the dealer is going to make things right, no matter what I buy. I am not happy with the Simba. Looks nice, but the ride is a disaster! There are two recalls on the Latitude, but they will be fixed free of charge by the company. I had a gas Itasca Suncruiser some years ago and really liked it, so I am thinking that the ride should be even better in the diesel. I'll find out soon with a test drive. The gas Itasca that we used to have rode better than this Simba.

UFO Pilot · 12-20-2009, 10:16 PM

Is the Latitude on the Workhorse UFO Chassis?

azloafer · 12-20-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wthomas1

Is the Latitude on the Workhorse UFO Chassis?

Because it's diesel it is on the Freightliner Chassis. Joe

azloafer · 12-21-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by YngRvrs

We have the gas Model UFO Chassis. Our opinion is you will either love or dislike the interior, To us a great floorplan. Just wished the drivers seat could turn all the way around

We liked the coach. The floor plan is great. It has 7 or 8 extras/options. It is so nice not having that TV hanging in the cockpit. It is in the living area with a home like setup, where it should be. Drove nice. All that is left is to get our two trade-ins ready and work out the bottom line.

azloafer · 12-21-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bellsharbor

Sorry I can't help you with your question--but I went from a 2004 Monaco Diplomat to a 2002 Winnebago Journey and fell I purchased an upgrade!

Good luck with your decision.

We liked the coach. The floor plan is great. Drove much nicer than my Simba. It has 7 or 8 extras/options. It is so nice not having that TV hanging in the cockpit. It is in the living area with a home like setup, where it should be. Drove nice. All that is left is to get our two trade-ins ready and work out the bottom line.

DBOL · 12-21-2009, 03:43 PM

we have 4 bag freightliner and love the ride,ours is Damon

YngRvrs · 12-22-2009, 08:36 PM

The Gas Latitude is the UFO chassis

azloafer · 01-05-2010, 10:01 PM

I am looking at a 2008 Latitude Diesel 39W on a freightliner chassis with under 7,000 miles. The dealer will take care of the two recall items and anything else that needs attention. It looks like new! I can get this coach for $115,000. What do you think of the price? It seems like a good price, but I want other's opinions.

DriVer · 01-06-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by azloafer

It seems like a good price, but I want other's opinions.

There is a 2008 "New" Latitude at Camper Country in Myrtle Beach. I'm sure you can get a deal on this coach. It's a 39W on a Workhorse UFO Chassis.

One other option you need to look at would be an Adventurer Limited. Now that's a nice coach that just about anyone can really appreciate. There are a few of them available and they are not too far from featuring a similar floorplan to the 39W. Don't buy until you have had the chance to at least drive one of them.