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Old 12-16-2017, 12:12 PM   #1
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10 year old Bay star vs 5 year old

Hi all,

My budget allows me to purchase a 2012 Bay star but see older models for sale.

Is there much differences between the two? Both come with a 5 speed gear box, newer ones may have a heavier chassis.

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Old 12-16-2017, 12:45 PM   #2
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Just me but I would go as new as your comfortable with.
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Old 12-16-2017, 02:01 PM   #3
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As said money and floor plan and condition of coach when you look at it.
The TSB LINK Sticky top of forum will get you brochures and owners guides just read the instructions I have written out in thread, good luck enjoy the forum.
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Any idea what a 10 year old TV is like? Now just imagine everything being 10 years old.
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Any idea what a 10 year old TV is like? Now just imagine everything being 10 years old.
One of the 1st things I did with my 12 year old coach was get rid of the CRT and fit an LCD.

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X2. Old crt tvs had to go as well as all that gaudy bright brass hardware.
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X2. Old crt tvs had to go as well as all that gaudy bright brass hardware.
I hear you on that :-)
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I would prefer to get as new as possible a coach but it really comes down to what I can afford when it's time to upgrade.

Our current coach is fine for us but at 12 years old and entry level I want to change in the next year or two.

My budget would be 70k max, but would prefer to spend 50kish.
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PPL has 2010 Bay star 2902 for 50k, looks to be a really nice floor plan.
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