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10-21-2013, 09:04 PM
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New owner soon!!
Hello!! I'm new on this site and everything that has to do with RV... Well... Almost...
We are about to make an offer on a Newmar Dutch Star 3891 2001... 70k miles... In great shape in & out! Price requested. 49900$ including a car ( 4000$ worth) the OX and almost everything you would need to be able to leave tomorrow for a first excursion!!
Good deal you think?? My insecurity is mostly be cause it's 13 years old AND it's a diesel and I have never owned anything diesel before... Your thoughts??
Nath
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10-21-2013, 10:20 PM
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Howdy and welcome.  I'd say have it check out mechanically and make sure everything works. Newmar builds a quality motorhome, so if it has had proper care it should be a good choice.
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10-21-2013, 11:01 PM
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10-22-2013, 06:31 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
If it's mechanically sound then go for it. A DP will give you extra luxury that you might not find in other coaches, plus the extra torque is nice in the mountains.
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10-22-2013, 08:19 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Welcome to the family! 
You will not be disappointed in your diesel Newmar....
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10-22-2013, 08:37 AM
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Hi Nath! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join us! 
That sounds pretty good to me, but I would have someone check it out thoroughly. Be sure the owner has maintenance records so you can be sure it was serviced properly!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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10-22-2013, 09:24 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
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You might consider making your purchase contingent on a satisfactory oil sample analysis of the engine and transmission. Cost is under $100. Google it. If you have a bad bearing or a poorly maintained tranny you'd know the easy way vs the hard way.
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10-22-2013, 03:46 PM
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10-22-2013, 04:29 PM
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Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Welcome, and as hog driver said get the engine, tranny and differential oil analysis run.
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10-22-2013, 04:50 PM
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Outdoors RV Owners Club
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Location: Manitoba,Canada
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Sounds like a great deal on a great rig!
Do check the DOT code on the tires to find out how old they are.
Jim
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10-23-2013, 12:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Offer accepted...
First step done... Offer accepted... Of course, conditionnal to inspection scheduled for Friday!!! I took good notes of your precious recommendations and I will keep you posted!! BIG THANKS to you all !!
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