Bounder: 2016 Bounder Transmissions

[brentclemson]

From everything I read, all of the 2016 30th Anniversary Bounders have 6-speed transmissions and SOME of the non-anniversary units have the 6-speed (true?). I have seen almost zero 30th anniversary models for sale.

I know how to identify, but my issue is tying to do this remotely. I have to laugh...every single dealer has given me one of two answers:
- “It has the 6-speed and the VIN is _________F______”
- “If has the 5-speed and the VIN is _________G______”

Not a single one has gotten it right!! Are they just guessing?!

Here is my thought, let me know how valid you think this is... If I can find a 2016 with 6-speed and a decent price, I’ll jump on it. But prices vary wildly (+\- $30k).

If it’s gonna be a 5-speed, I’ll save myself $20-30k and just get a pre-2016. It just seems like a big detriment to have a 2016 with the 2015 chassis.

Are there any other solid reasons to consider a 2016 with 5 speed (besides the obvious exterior design changes)?

[Dale & Mark Bruss]

For 2016, the floor of the cabin is 10" above the frame giving a pass-thru area.

The 30th Anniversary was a real value buy for the included options, that is why they are hard to find.

[AFfiredawg]

Depends on what you are looking for...I believe that 2016 also updated the electric control system to the illumiplex which some may see as a down side and some see as an upside...

[z3406]

Any questions you have about a 2016 Bounder will most likely be answered in this thread. It's a long read but well worth the time.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f107/2016...ce-276429.html