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vchris619 · 01-25-2019, 03:40 PM

Hello,

Only my third post, so I hope this is in the right place? Anyway, we are still looking for our first RV (Class A diesel).

I'm currently looking at an RV that had the engine replaced 70 or 80k ago, but the rig itself has a combined mileage of around 160k.

I am wondering how this works when trying to get a fair price? I have only used the NADA guide twice, and I don't recall a way to differentiate between coach miles and engine miles.

The RV is the lowest priced rig on RV trader for that year/make/model (nationwide search).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

VChris

Dav L · 01-25-2019, 04:03 PM

There was a recent thread about an engine replacement and does it help / hinder / raise caution / add confidence to a used RV purchase. Search for that.

chunker · 01-26-2019, 07:12 AM

NADA doesn't even ask for miles on a diesel RV when determining value so a difference in "coach" miles and "engine" miles wouldn't be factored. As far as practical value and desirability, I would consider the total miles figuring that all the other systems, suspension, brakes, house appliances, have that much wear. A newer engine is a plus but not a value enhancer. Since the engine has 70-80K it's well broken in and deemed reliable.

vchris619 · 01-31-2019, 06:15 PM

WOW...
That rig we were looking at was beautiful, but I think it had major issues! Glad we had an angel in Palmdale (diesel mechanic) she took a look under the hood and probably saved us from catastrophic loses.

Dmrad · 01-31-2019, 07:15 PM

Good thing you had it inspected! Hope you find your "perfect" rig soon!!

chunker · 02-01-2019, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vchris619

WOW...
That rig we were looking at was beautiful, but I think it had major issues! Glad we had an angel in Palmdale (diesel mechanic) she took a look under the hood and probably saved us from catastrophic loses.

Curious what was the issue your inspector angel found?

mobilemike · 02-01-2019, 09:06 AM

I tell customers all the time.

A replacement engine adds value only if it has a warranty.

Otherwise a replacement engine rig is values the same as a similar one with a proper functioning engine.

A replacement engine can be a huge deduct depending on who and how it was replaced.

If an owner tells you he, his brother and the neighbor down the street replaced it. Be very cautious.