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Old 02-16-2017, 11:46 AM   #1
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I think we finally found our DP, 2004 Mountain Aire. What areas to pay attention too?

After months of looking I think we found the one. I almost gave up hope, after seeing so many disappointing rigs, but we put a deposit on a 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire 4018 on a Freightliner chassis. Really was looking at Dutch Stars but going one step up cant be bad.

2004 Newmar Mountain Aire MADP4018 Priced at $ 79500

They sent me a bunch of pics and maintenance records.
They are giving it a 8 out of 10 rating.
Everything is in working order or they will have it fixed.
Tires are 2015 with automatic front wheel balancers(they are checking what brand that is)
no water damage or side paint checking(we will see).
65k miles on the Cummins ISL 400 w/Freightliner chassis and 1012 hours on Power Tech 8k
Just called Newmar and they are emailing me a build sheet with what options it was ordered with(They were so nice and emailed me quick)

This is a floor plan we like, colors we like and has the options we wanted with Hydronic zone heating.

NADA says 62k-74k no options selected, and I see other modles like this with higher asking price and do not have Hydronic zone heating.

Its a 8 hour drive for us, so we are going down this Sunday and doing our inspections on Monday. I told the salesmen I will be there 3-4 hours looking and checking everything, bringing my scan tool and test equipment. He said no problem and sleep in it if you want. Going to spend the night

So any advice on any areas that need extra attention for this year and model? Im a diesel mechanic and Gary has drove big trucks for yeas so we know that we can do a good TI but if there are certain know areas of problems you may know I can add them to a list to check. Only thing Im not super informed about is the Hydro-Hot Hydronic zone heating so going to do a search on here to get info on how to test. It has a hot water tank too, but why if it has Hydronic?

One of the stuff that was fixed according to the maintenance records for July 2016 was engine over heating. Paperwork states head gasket repair, change thermostat, fan speed controller, and coolant sensor repair at a 9K bill. Owner had a extended warranty so shows 100 deductible. The work was done at then same place that is selling it so I can probably find out a lot more info when we get there. Salesmen said they always had it under warranty and promptly made repairs and services at their dealer ship. Owners traded it in on a new rig.

Any info or advice would be great. Taking the next few days to gather info to do inspections on Monday. Got a good feeling this one is the one, its what we have been looking for, but prepared to walk away, again, if not.

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Looks well equipped. Ask them why it's an 8 and not a 9 or 10.
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Motorhomes of Texas has a good reputation in these here parts. I've spoken with them on a few occasions. I would feel very comfortable dealing with this outfit. Hope everything works out good for you on your inspection. That link you supplied didn't have pic's. They must of pulled them since you put down a deposit. Darn it.
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Can't access the pics in the ad. If you don't mind my asking, did you pay the asking price, or dicker some. You mentioned it booked at a bit less then asking price . . .
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There was no pics when I saw the ad, it was just listed. They said they were working on putting them up. After they sent me info and many pics I put a deposit down. We have lost out before by waiting and so we have learned if we like it, go look at it before it's gone.
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If it has hydronic heat it won't have a water heater unless it was aftermarket installed.
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Can't access the pics in the ad. If you don't mind my asking, did you pay the asking price, or dicker some. You mentioned it booked at a bit less then asking price . . .
The NADA price I looked up was with no options, and this one has many options and hydronic heating option that I feel puts it closed to what they are asking. Since it just listed I don't think they will entertain a way lower offer. But I had a budget of 75k and offered that, if it is as they decided. They came back with 77k and I side I would put a deposit down and we can see the condition and talk. They agreed.

No pics on the ad because I put a deposit down before the finished adding them.
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If it has hydronic heat it won't have a water heater unless it was aftermarket installed.
That's what I thought, but the salesman said it had both. I asked for more pics on that and info, hopefully he gets them tomorrow.
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Some of the stuff they fix and services when they took it in on trade. Since they changed the oil I don't know how good pulling oil samples will do me.
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Hey cool. Ill be in Nac on Saturday reefing a rugby match. I'll swing by and take a look.
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That looks like a nice coach!
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