07 Allure vs 06 Intrigue

[bmcfaror]

Looking at an 07 Allure 430, 40 foot as well as an 06 Intrigue, 40 foot. Both seem to be in good condition. Any sage advice based upon your experiences? Would really appreciate any advice.

[laj]

Need more details to make a good analogy. Intrique next level up , but i prefer the earlier then 07's. late 07's had the possibility of having more emissions on the engines.

[dons2346]

If the Intrigue has a pre emission motor, take it. Either coach is very nice but the Intrigue is much nicer. That is the reason we bought an Intrigue rather than an Allure.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by bmcfaror

Looking at an 07 Allure 430, 40 foot as well as an 06 Intrigue, 40 foot. Both seem to be in good condition. Any sage advice based upon your experiences? Would really appreciate any advice.

We're also looking at possibly the same rigs?
'07 430 Hood River 400 Quad w/ Cummins.
Also a '06 470 Sunset Bay 400 Quad 37' w/ Cummins.
Anything to fear?

[dons2346]

Originally Posted by JohnT

We're also looking at possibly the same rigs?
'07 430 Hood River 400 Quad w/ Cummins.
Also a '06 470 Sunset Bay 400 Quad 37' w/ Cummins.
Anything to fear?

No.

[2 Stroker]

We just picked up from Country Coach in Junction City (consignment coach)2006 Country Coach Inspire 360 40ft Genoa Designer Series with 17500mi
Went to Les Schwab today to see what the price of a set (6) Goodyear 295/80R-22.5/16 G670 RV Low Profile Highway would run. They had to call the paramedics $5556.92 out the door with the front wheel spin balance.
The same tire in the Michelins XZA2 going through FMCA should run $4076.70 +install, what did i get myself into. My 5er is looking better all the time.
The good thing about LS is they are everywhere (west coast) and just a mile down the road.
The Michelins through LS would be about $5200 with a same build date as the order.
2 stroker

[dons2346]

Originally Posted by 2 Stroker

We just picked up from Country Coach in Junction City (consignment coach)2006 Country Coach Inspire 360 40ft Genoa Designer Series with 17500mi
Went to Les Schwab today to see what the price of a set (6) Goodyear 295/80R-22.5/16 G670 RV Low Profile Highway would run. They had to call the paramedics $5556.92 out the door with the front wheel spin balance.
The same tire in the Michelins XZA2 going through FMCA should run $4076.70 +install, what did i get myself into. My 5er is looking better all the time.
The good thing about LS is they are everywhere (west coast) and just a mile down the road.
The Michelins through LS would be about $5200 with a same build date as the order.
2 stroker

Let me be the first to warn you about the G670 tire. They suck!. Mine started rivering almost as soon as I put them on. I managed to get 25,000 miles out of the front before I replaced them with the Michelins. I was going to rotate them to the rear but Schwab told me they would continue to river so away they went. Even the rears are beginning to show signs of rivering so they will go this spring.

Schwab is way over priced and I feel the one in Junction City is more so just because they supplied the tires to Country Coach and the CC people have this thing about returning to the "nest" so to speak.

So, I say stay away from the G670, I think you will be much happier with the Michelin in the long run.

[2 Stroker]

Originally Posted by dons2346

Let me be the first to warn you about the G670 tire. They suck!. Mine started rivering almost as soon as I put them on. I managed to get 25,000 miles out of the front before I replaced them with the Michelins. I was going to rotate them to the rear but Schwab told me they would continue to river so away they went. Even the rears are beginning to show signs of rivering so they will go this spring.

Schwab is way over priced and I feel the one in Junction City is more so just because they supplied the tires to Country Coach and the CC people have this thing about returning to the "nest" so to speak.

So, I say stay away from the G670, I think you will be much happier with the Michelin in the long run.

dons
Thanks for the heads up. I need to call Superior Tire in Portland, Oregon to see if they do the FMCA deal and what it will cost to install 6 tires. Like they say, It's only money. I just wanted to see how far out of line Schwab was, about $1000 better in my pocket than Schwabs.
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[dons2346]

I will be needing rear tires when I return to WA this spring so post your findings about the Portland shop.

[2 Stroker]

Originally Posted by dons2346

I will be needing rear tires when I return to WA this spring so post your findings about the Portland shop.

No problem just so you know there is another one in Longview, Wa. Hope they are on the plan. Will call on Monday.
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[dons2346]

Originally Posted by 2 Stroker

No problem just so you know there is another one in Longview, Wa. Hope they are on the plan. Will call on Monday.
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I would rather buy in Oregon for obvious reasons.

[2 Stroker]

Originally Posted by dons2346

I would rather buy in Oregon for obvious reasons.

I call today and talked to them and YES they do the FMCA and here is the price.
Mount and dismount about $32.00 each and if you had to do the front that would be $25.00 each spin bal off the rig and if you need the valve stem extenstions for the rear to make life easy they have them also. The person to talk to is Shane there number is 503-595-5470 .
2stroker

[dons2346]

Originally Posted by 2 Stroker

I call today and talked to them and YES they do the FMCA and here is the price.
Mount and dismount about $32.00 each and if you had to do the front that would be $25.00 each spin bal off the rig and if you need the valve stem extenstions for the rear to make life easy they have them also. The person to talk to is Shane there number is 503-595-5470 .
2stroker

I have an email in to a friend that used a tire shop in Eugene that was way cheaper than Schwab. I called thenm once about some tires but they weren't in stock and couldn't get any for a week. I was in a hurry to get south so bit the bullet at Schwabs but this time I'll be in no hurry.

So, how much were the tires and what size?

Will post info when I get it.

[2 Stroker]

Originally Posted by dons2346

I have an email in to a friend that used a tire shop in Eugene that was way cheaper than Schwab. I called thenm once about some tires but they weren't in stock and couldn't get any for a week. I was in a hurry to get south so bit the bullet at Schwabs but this time I'll be in no hurry.

So, how much were the tires and what size?

Will post info when I get it.

Here you go
Tire Connection - Michelin Advantage Program
Size & Price
http://www.fmca.com/images/stories/p...lin-prices.pdf
If you are not a member the cost is $50 the first year then $40 after that.
2 stroker