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Old 01-31-2008, 08:23 PM   #1
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FINANCING OF USED SPORTSMOBILES

PEOPLE BUYING USED SPORTSMOBILES OBTAINING FINANCING HAS BEEN DIFFICULT DUE TO NADA AND KELLY BLUE BOOK HAVING ALMOST NO INFO ON THESE VANS. IS THAT SPORTSMOBILES FAULT FOR NOT SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO NADA CONCERNING UPGRADES ON THE VANS OR HAVE THEY NEVER SUBMITTED INFORMATION ON NEW VAN SALES OR USED VAN SALES THAT THEY HAVE FACILITATED SELLING. I HAVE OWNED A SPORTSMOBILE AND IT WAS A GOOD VEHICLE WITH NICE SUPPORT FROM SPORTSMOBILE BUT I THINK SPORTSMOBILE NEVER DISCLOSES THAT TRYING TO SELL AS USED ONE WHICH SOMEONE IS FINANCING IS VERY DIFFICULT. I FEEL SPORTSMOBILE SHOULD BE SUPPLYING INFORMATION TO NADA AND KELLY TO ONLY HELP THEIR OWN CAUSE. THEY SHOULD ALSO KEEP RECORDS OF ONES THEY HAVE FACILITATED AS 2ND SALES IN ORDER TO SEE WHO IS FINANCING THESE VEHICLES. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SPORTSMOBILE DOES NOT WORK HAND IN HAND WITH A PARTICULAR LENDER ON THEIR SALES.

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Old 01-31-2008, 09:02 PM   #2
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Your post hurts my eyes. But, I agree, more financing options would be nice.
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Old 01-31-2008, 09:04 PM   #3
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YOWZA. check your caps lock key, I think it's stuck!

Wells Fargo will finance you. They just need an appraisal of your vehicle from SMB.
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Old 01-31-2008, 09:31 PM   #4
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there is a bunch of info regarding the financing of SMB's
if you're a homeowner just go ahead and arrange a home equity line. as a bonus the interest is tax deductable along w/ competitive rates

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Old 01-31-2008, 10:03 PM   #5
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“Sportsmobile does not work hand in hand with a particular lender on their sales.”

From SMB website
Financing Through Sportsmobile. We can arrange financing for up to 15 years through E-Trade Financial Services, the nation's largest RV finance organization.”

What am I missing?
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Old 01-31-2008, 10:15 PM   #6
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this post is to help people that are looking to purchase a used sportsmobile. The financing from sportsmobile is only for new vehicles not used. I believe a database should be created to submit to nada and kelly to help the resale value of used sportsmobiles and facilitate this sales market. I believe sportsmobile as a company should be at the forefront of this to help all their prior customers as well as potential new customers. Most credit unions, banks, RV lenders typically utilize these guides which has very limited information on these vehicles but there has been very little submitted by the manufacturer.
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Old 02-01-2008, 04:49 AM   #7
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fyi: per smb web site

Frequently Asked Questions

First – what's my Sportsmobile worth?
We will be glad to suggest an asking price by the next working day. Also see our Web site for examples, Pre-Owned menu buttons.

This is how we calculate a suggested asking price. . .
The RV industry has two evaluation books, Kelley Blue Book and NADA. We are in the Kelley Blue Book and use the retail and wholesale values as a guide. Timing also plays a roll in how quick and how much an RV will sell for. We sell pre-owned year round, but there are two main seasons, Spring and Fall.


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For an estimate, please supply us with the following:

Year:
Van Manufacturer:
Regular Body Extended Body
Mileage:
Gas Engine Diesel 4x4
VIN Number (required):

VIN# permits verification that
van does not have a salvage title. Condition:
Fair Good Excellent
Phone Number:
Do you have a price in mind?


E-mail Address (required):


Additional Information:


If you are ready to submit your information, click the Submit Form button.
If you have made a mistake, click the Reset button and re-enter the information.




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The typical selling process

We will list your Sportsmobile on our Pre-Owned Web page.
We promptly respond to all prospective inquiries.
If a prospective buyer makes a reasonable offer, we will contact you.
Typically, there will be some negotiating between seller and buyer through Sportsmobile.
If an agreed price is reached, we will request a deposit and arrange for a pick-up date.
We handle all the paperwork when the customer takes delivery.
We fully check out the new owner in his new Sportsmobile.

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Questions?
How long will you list my Sportsmobile on your Web site? Until we sell it.

It's not convenient for me to deliver my Sportsmobile to you. Can you pick-up and deliver? Yes. However, the typical trucking cost is $.65 per mile.

Listing requirements if we take possession of your Sportsmobile? Maximum age is 10 years old and under 100,000 miles. We only sell Sportsmobiles that do not have storm or frame damage, accident recovery or salvage title.

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We can help sell your Sportsmobile two ways:

Plan I: We take possession and sell your Sportsmobile.

What you will need to do . . .

Please go through van completely and remove personal things.
Please drain and flush your holding and water tanks.
Deliver van to us.
Fuel tank should be at least 1/4 full.
Complete information forms. Pre-Own Info Form, Consignment Contract.
Advise us of any problems/items that need fixing.
Be responsible for insurance while your Sportsmobile is in our possession.
Let us know what you would like to sell it for – we can help you.
Please bring with you . . .

Original Title (or copy of title if you have a lien holder)
Lien holder information (name, account numbers and phone numbers)
Proof of insurance
Current window inspection sticker
Most recent recreational vehicle license receipt (if licensed in Texas)
Van and Sportsmobile Owners Manuals, and all service records
What Sportsmobile will do . . .

Thoroughly clean your Sportsmobile inside and out.
Inspect systems.
Fix minor items (no charge). If there are items that require more time or parts, we will give you a firm "maximum" price before any work is done.
Photograph van.
Advertise on internet.
Mail info to inquirers.
Show van to potential buyers.
Act as a liaison, between buyer and seller.
When van sells . . .

We will handle paperwork.
Check new owner out in Sportsmobile.
Our charges . . .

$200 upon delivery, non-refundable.
$1,300 upon sale.
There will be no additional cost surprises.
Plan II: You keep possession of your Sportsmobile

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TO TOP What you will need to do . . .

Complete information forms. Pre-Own Info.
Decide on a selling price – we can help.
It's very important to thoroughly clean your Sportsmobile inside and out.
Remove your personal possessions.
Take some interior and exterior photos. See our Web site Pre-Owned pages for examples.
Talk to prospective buyers by phone.
Show van.
Handle sales transaction paperwork.
What Sportsmobile will do . . .

Advertise on internet.
Mail information to inquirers.
Refer interested parties to you.
Our charges . . .

$200 listing fee, non-refundable.
$800 payable upon sale of Sportsmobile if sold to prospect we refer to you.
For complete information forms, please contact us.
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Old 02-01-2008, 04:50 AM   #8
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fyi: per smb web site

Frequently Asked Questions

First – what's my Sportsmobile worth?
We will be glad to suggest an asking price by the next working day. Also see our Web site for examples, Pre-Owned menu buttons.

This is how we calculate a suggested asking price. . .
The RV industry has two evaluation books, Kelley Blue Book and NADA. We are in the Kelley Blue Book and use the retail and wholesale values as a guide. Timing also plays a roll in how quick and how much an RV will sell for. We sell pre-owned year round, but there are two main seasons, Spring and Fall.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For an estimate, please supply us with the following:

Year:
Van Manufacturer:
Regular Body Extended Body
Mileage:
Gas Engine Diesel 4x4
VIN Number (required):

VIN# permits verification that
van does not have a salvage title. Condition:
Fair Good Excellent
Phone Number:
Do you have a price in mind?


E-mail Address (required):


Additional Information:


If you are ready to submit your information, click the Submit Form button.
If you have made a mistake, click the Reset button and re-enter the information.




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The typical selling process

We will list your Sportsmobile on our Pre-Owned Web page.
We promptly respond to all prospective inquiries.
If a prospective buyer makes a reasonable offer, we will contact you.
Typically, there will be some negotiating between seller and buyer through Sportsmobile.
If an agreed price is reached, we will request a deposit and arrange for a pick-up date.
We handle all the paperwork when the customer takes delivery.
We fully check out the new owner in his new Sportsmobile.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Questions?
How long will you list my Sportsmobile on your Web site? Until we sell it.

It's not convenient for me to deliver my Sportsmobile to you. Can you pick-up and deliver? Yes. However, the typical trucking cost is $.65 per mile.

Listing requirements if we take possession of your Sportsmobile? Maximum age is 10 years old and under 100,000 miles. We only sell Sportsmobiles that do not have storm or frame damage, accident recovery or salvage title.

RETURN
TO TOP
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We can help sell your Sportsmobile two ways:

Plan I: We take possession and sell your Sportsmobile.

What you will need to do . . .

Please go through van completely and remove personal things.
Please drain and flush your holding and water tanks.
Deliver van to us.
Fuel tank should be at least 1/4 full.
Complete information forms. Pre-Own Info Form, Consignment Contract.
Advise us of any problems/items that need fixing.
Be responsible for insurance while your Sportsmobile is in our possession.
Let us know what you would like to sell it for – we can help you.
Please bring with you . . .

Original Title (or copy of title if you have a lien holder)
Lien holder information (name, account numbers and phone numbers)
Proof of insurance
Current window inspection sticker
Most recent recreational vehicle license receipt (if licensed in Texas)
Van and Sportsmobile Owners Manuals, and all service records
What Sportsmobile will do . . .

Thoroughly clean your Sportsmobile inside and out.
Inspect systems.
Fix minor items (no charge). If there are items that require more time or parts, we will give you a firm "maximum" price before any work is done.
Photograph van.
Advertise on internet.
Mail info to inquirers.
Show van to potential buyers.
Act as a liaison, between buyer and seller.
When van sells . . .

We will handle paperwork.
Check new owner out in Sportsmobile.
Our charges . . .

$200 upon delivery, non-refundable.
$1,300 upon sale.
There will be no additional cost surprises.
Plan II: You keep possession of your Sportsmobile

RETURN
TO TOP What you will need to do . . .

Complete information forms. Pre-Own Info.
Decide on a selling price – we can help.
It's very important to thoroughly clean your Sportsmobile inside and out.
Remove your personal possessions.
Take some interior and exterior photos. See our Web site Pre-Owned pages for examples.
Talk to prospective buyers by phone.
Show van.
Handle sales transaction paperwork.
What Sportsmobile will do . . .

Advertise on internet.
Mail information to inquirers.
Refer interested parties to you.
Our charges . . .

$200 listing fee, non-refundable.
$800 payable upon sale of Sportsmobile if sold to prospect we refer to you.
For complete information forms, please contact us.
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