$70k isn't a terrible starting point for a diesel van with a new motor. He says "make me an offer," so I would assume he is at least somewhat reasonable on the price.
What would you say is fair? I would think anything between $50-60k depending on condition would be a fair deal for both parties, so he isn't tooooooo far out there.
I agree that 50 to 60 is a fair price (in this economy). The van life craze does add the 10K to 15K delta (supply and demand). What do we think a rig like this would cost in a not so good economy with a fading van-life trend? What was old is new again and it won't stay that way forever.
So a van price based on a potential future down market? Oh yeah piece of cake. Let us check our crystal balls.....
With housing prices going up and up and up you might be waiting a long time for the converted van prices to come down. All ages of people live out of them these days. They aren't only for recreation....
One thing that might change is banks may not offer such easy loans on RVs soon. People are carrying a lot of debt.
Good point about the loans and financing. I don't know many people that have that kinda of money in cash unless they sold off some assets to downsize/do a life style change.
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2020 T250 AWD Ecoboost 148 High Roof Long
2004 E350 RB 5.4L 4x4 Chateau (SOLD)
That price is right about perfect. and this is not at all a Good Economy.. WE have had far better. And it will not change the price of an E Series 4x4 . They are only going up in price.