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10-15-2007, 06:10 PM
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Newbie to this site here... thinking of getting a Vectra and have two chices, a 2007 and a 2008. I believe the 2008 has the new Maxxum chassis. Any other major differences I should consider? Is it worth paying a premium of say 10% to get a new 2008 vs. and one year old (but still new) 2007?
Thanks very much for your insights.
John
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10-15-2007, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Off the road after 14 years full timing
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Newbie to this site here... thinking of getting a Vectra and have two chices, a 2007 and a 2008. I believe the 2008 has the new Maxxum chassis. Any other major differences I should consider? Is it worth paying a premium of say 10% to get a new 2008 vs. and one year old (but still new) 2007?
Thanks very much for your insights.
John
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10-16-2007, 12:16 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers Gulf Streamers Club
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John, welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us here and we look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences. I am not up on the actual differences of this coach's production years. One thing to keep in mind is what the model year will have on it's value in just a few months. If the saving outway this then it may be a non-issue, otherwise you would want the dealer to reduce the price of the 07 even further. I am sure there will be Winnebago owners coming forth to help out in the other areas very shortly. Good luck and enjoy the hunt.
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10-16-2007, 03:58 AM
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 Welcome John to the IRV2 website, if the Maxxum is a upgrade chassis you may want to consider the 2008.
Have you driven both chassis to get some kind of gut feeling on which is better ?
Let the forum know how you made out. Ed.S
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10-16-2007, 06:41 AM
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That would be a tough choice....the improved storage of the new Maxxum chassis is tempting. However, I'd prefer the side radiator configuration of the 2007 coach. I wouldn't worry too much about the difference in valuation unless you think you will be trading in a few years. If I could make a good deal on the 2007, I would not hesitate.
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10-16-2007, 08:08 AM
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I saw the new Maxuum chassis at the Taco Dome RV show and was pretty impressed. A lot more storage and almost twice the grey water storage. Front axle is rated about 2k less though. Don't know why.
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10-16-2007, 08:36 AM
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Two reasons to buy the '07 vs. the '08:
1) Winnie is offering a $6K rebate, check here and on their website. Good thru Nov 10th.
2) Part of that 10% price increase ($20K) is the new diesel engines with the particulate filter/regeneration system in them. They add about $10-15K to the price of a new coach, and who knows about maintenance on them? Not too many out there yet.
So it sounds you could get quite a discount on the '07 vs the upgrades of the '08. Decisions, decisions....
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'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank, Safe-T-Plus
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10-16-2007, 09:24 AM
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That rebate offer reads as if it is only good on Itasca's rigs, not Winnebago's.
Mike
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10-16-2007, 02:44 PM
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Nope. Good on Winnebago's too. I checked it out.
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'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank, Safe-T-Plus
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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10-16-2007, 04:01 PM
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Mid Atlantic Campers
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I to would opt for the 07, I am not comfortable with the new smog motors yet. All that money you will save buys a lot of diesel fuel ya know 
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