Help with a LD Purchase April 18, 2023, 10:33:47 am Friends of ours are interested in the following LD which is listed in several places. Does anyone in the Neighborhood know anything about it? Asking price is $74,500.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt5PRaU3qgoAlso … 2014 Lazy Daze 24 Front D… | Recreational Vehicles | ksl.comAs always, thanks so much.
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #1 – April 18, 2023, 10:59:51 am Don’t know anything about it but, according to the ad it has the rare D450 chassis! 🤔
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #2 – April 18, 2023, 11:17:40 am Any free opinions on the asking price of $74,500? The original price from LD without options was $84,500. I’m thinking it’s high.
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #3 – April 18, 2023, 11:40:25 am Do you want to convert the sofa to bed every day? No over cab sleeping either. Seems to be about $10,000 too high as it is nearly 10 years old. Not driven much either. Things to check closely; generator exercised regularly (hours should not be less than 100 hours), roof seals (LD recommends reseal at 10 years), suspension/chassis (not driven so is it in good condition? Professional checkup needed), check if any seals are dried out (water faucets, hose fitting…), was gas stabilizer used? I am always careful when considering low mileage older vehicles. Just too many things that can come up in the short term due to the lack of use. RonS 2 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #4 – April 18, 2023, 11:57:56 am I’m in agreement with Ron regarding the price. A year ago that price would have been appropriate, IMO. Keep in mind that it’s dealer pricing, though. 1 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #5 – April 18, 2023, 12:06:24 pm Quote from: Sarz272000 - April 18, 2023, 11:40:25 amDo you want to convert the sofa to bed every day? No over cap sleeping either.As the 30+yr owner of Front Lounges with cabover bunk, similar size and layout, I completely agree. This rig would be pleasant as a day-use cabana parked at the beach, but cramped as a camping unit for more than a week. Wouldn't be interested at any price.Steve 4 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #6 – April 18, 2023, 12:21:17 pm Never seen a 24' model with an entertainment system, not having a bunk is a show-stopper. The Front Dinette/Front Lounge floorplans need the bunk to carry more than one adult. The couch is too small to sleep two adults and the dinette, when converted comfortably, can only sleep small children.As Steve said, I wouldn't want anything to do with it.Larry 5 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #7 – April 18, 2023, 01:29:10 pm Hi Margee; From the looks of it has been stored indoors both winter and summer. At 23 y.o. my rig has only 126 hours on the generator, and it is in good shape. (Mostly run for maintenance). The roof seams should be good. Not being exposed much to UV. Mileage is high enough to be broken in. Underneath would be interesting to look for rust. (salted roads?). I don't think LD would reduce any beams in the cabover area, so I would consider converting that back to a bunk. Of course, I would hate to rip it out at that price! Depends on how good you are with lightweight but careful re-construction. Without the side cabover windows, warmer in winter, warmer! in summer. For one person it should be a great coach. The high price reflects what the dealer hopes to get. RonB 2 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #8 – April 18, 2023, 01:37:12 pm "...would be pleasant as a day-use cabana parked at the beach..."Agreed with all, perfect for one person and a small dog. Although rare the Entertainment Center was optional as far back as 2004!
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #9 – April 18, 2023, 02:06:19 pm My thoughts.Yes, the entertainment cabover was an option for the 24’ FL in 2014. I would assume like the standard entertainment cabover for the 30’ model, LD did NOT reinforce that for use as a bunk. Is it possible to convert that to a bunk? Sure, just don’t think it will be trivial.As a happy buyer of a 2017 TK last year with only 7117 miles on it, a 2014 with 19,000 miles isn’t too low, ASSUMING things were run on a regular basis. The original owner I bought from was incredibly attentive to his rig for how little it was used, regularly ran the generator (had 112 hours when I bought it), ran the engine and drove it a bit often, records for everything, meticulous organization of every bay. I knew the guy cared for it well and it was backed up by the inspector, who said he had never inspected such a well maintained rig.Price is too high in the current market. Should be more like $60k-$65k, especially since it’s coming up on needing a roof resealThat said, I did pay a premium on my 2017, but the market was incredibly competitive in March 2022.Final thought, this seems to be a dealer, not a private seller. That explains the high price, and is also a bit of a negative as you cannot speak with the original owner. 1 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #10 – April 18, 2023, 02:11:06 pm Two thinkings ....1. I was led to believe that the entrainment center can not be torn out and just put a 'bed' in its place. You'd have to re-enforce various places.2. The ad is all sizzle and no meat. All we are 'seeing' is the surface. I like others would need to see the 'guts' of the machine. After it's a RV. Without an engine, transmission, water, and sewage up to par, it's only good as a paperweight.3. My 2014 TK has around 61,000. Yup we, lb and I, like to 'see' the country. And we do a lot of camping.glenps A 2014 dollar is worth 1.27 times higher today. 2014 $84,000 2024 $107,735 in 2014 → 2023 | Inflation Calculator 2 Likes
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #11 – April 18, 2023, 02:12:05 pm Just a quick follow up. I’ve forwarded all the above comments to our RV friends who live near Zion NP. They are so grateful and amazed for all your guidance. On their behalf, thank you 🙏.
Re: Help with a LD Purchase Reply #12 – April 18, 2023, 10:14:49 pm As Glen said, Lazy Dazes with the entertainment center option were not built with an overcab structure reinforced to support adult sleepers. Conversion to an overcab bunk is not recommended.
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