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11-01-2008, 07:34 PM
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The audacity of it..
An RV dealer in Fresno is advertising a "loaded" used SMB for $130K. I called to ask if the price was a typo. He said "It cost almost that much new".
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'05 EB Diesel, e-PH, SMB 4x4
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11-01-2008, 07:43 PM
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Location: Gap, PA
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I'm not understanding these SMB prices!
I thought mine was going to be loaded, w/ 2 solar panels, extra battery, custom plan, 4x4, shower, penthouse top, furnace, AC, etc...
And mine only came to about $75k. 
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Homebuilt RV Project: Design Phase is 80% Complete! (but on hold until I win the lottery)
Ford E-350 EB w/ Cruiser Top, Flip-down "Gaucho" sofa/bed, custom cabinets, AGM batteries, solar panels, water heater, fresh/gray water tanks, sink, porta-potty....
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11-01-2008, 07:58 PM
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Location: Long Beach, Ca
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Don't forget to add the:
PS Diesel ($6000)
SMB 4x4 ($16000)
Espar Appliances ($5000)
Air Lockers, Trojan Bumpers, Etc.
And the list goes on!
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11-01-2008, 10:39 PM
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Guess we got off lucky. Our "pre-owned several times" SMB cost about what the down payment would be on that $130k job. But then it's not a 4x4 and its accessories are kinda dated (TV with built-in VCR? Where do you stick the DVD's?), plus the only way to get on top is to climb a tree and jump. Kinda like when my dad and I traded a first-model Harley Sportster, many years ago, for an MG-TD. We told folks the (then) odd-looking and unknown Brit sports car was worth $10,000 (a LOT of money then) because that was what we decided the bike was worth... 
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1993 E350 SMB, 15M, 84k miles - a cheap date
2006 Toyota Prius because we like clean air
2002 Honda Odyssey - can haul lots of stuff
1972 Mercedes 350SL with 4.5l V-8, just because
Wag more, Bark less, Play well with others.
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11-01-2008, 11:40 PM
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Location: Parker, CO
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Used SMB Fully Loaded: $85K
SMB Conversion: $22K
4x4 Conversion: $16K
Diesel Engine: $6K
Aluminess Bumpers: $3K
That seems to add up. By the way, mine is for sale for $125,000. I'll even deliver it.
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11-02-2008, 12:02 AM
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Location: Lake Tahoe, NV
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Re: The audacity of it..
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Originally Posted by bgoetting
He said "It cost almost that much new".
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He must be having trouble with the concept of "USED". It is used, not a rare classic. If the RV dealers are as slow as the RV dealers in Reno I am sure that price is very negotiable. ocvl
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11-02-2008, 09:00 AM
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Location: Washington - Ridgefield
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He can ask whatever he wants. But, he hasn't sold it for that price.
I would sell mine for less than Jage will - $100K including the rare (and no longer available SMB off-road trailer).
Mike
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Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
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11-03-2008, 05:43 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by jage
Used SMB Fully Loaded: $85K
SMB Conversion: $22K
4x4 Conversion: $16K
Diesel Engine: $6K
Aluminess Bumpers: $3K
That seems to add up. By the way, mine is for sale for $125,000. I'll even deliver it.
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can i drive it like i stole it?? 'cause that's the only way i could afford that!!
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11-03-2008, 09:20 AM
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Location: Baja Whenever Possible
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I'd consider letting mine go for $99k. The fabeled 7.3 is got to be worth at least half the asking price. I'll even toss in the near new aluminum "side ladder" I have (I got it at Wal-Hell and I set it up on the ground, but to the side of the van, so its a "portable side ladder" which is so much cooler than those stantionary side ladders).
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11-03-2008, 10:23 AM
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Location: Washington - Ridgefield
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Wow, no way I can win these 'Price Wars', so I'm taking my van off the market!!
Mike
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Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
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