NADA guide question

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Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer

BOA used to, but I heard they got out of RV loans.

If they did, they got right back in it. We got our RV loan through BOA just a few months ago. They beat GSF by close to a half-point, if I remember correctly.

[Gary RVRoamer]

NADA provides the base price for DPs but then you need to add on the options which increase the price dramatically.

I have to disagree, and strongly. First of all, you have to correctly identify what was optional vs standard equipment already included in the base price. The "base" is the typical equipment, which may be more than what is listed as options on the sales brochure. Most DPs come very well equipped, so rarely would there be enough adds to have much effect on the price. And when you sell or trade, a dealer doesn't even bother asking about options.

In my opinion you should never add any of the options available in the NADA listing. It's just going to make you think the RV is worth more than the market will bear.

[RG0403]

Thank you all for the information. There is a lot of things to learn in the search of a used coach. We bought our first one 20 yrs ago. Kind of did the impulse deal. Ended up replacing motor and rebuilding trans shortly after purchase. It cost a lot more then planned but it did give us a coach that I wasn’t afraid to take anywhere. And it has served us well. But being a trucker I realize the need for diesel to tow. Been searching for a few months now and have even had one inspected that we chose to walk away from. Waiting for the right unit to come. Although the search is exciting it is as much a pain. But trying not to let that drive my decision. Thanks to all the help here on the forum. Lot of good informative folks here.