How much did it cost new? July 16, 2003, 04:34:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24602Hi all, Did anyone of you buy a new LD 15-20 years ago? If so, when and how much did it cost you?Just curious, thanks. Sam
How much did it cost new? Reply #1 – July 16, 2003, 07:23:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24604Did anyone of you buy a new LD 15-20 years ago? If so, when and how much did it cost you?We didn't buy Gertie new, but the first owner told us that he paid around $28,000. in 1985 for her. He sold her to us in 1991 for $13,000., but it eventually required another $5,000. in repairs to get her smog legal in California, and some other issues which I have forgotten the details of now. Oh, there was the problem with his tire blowout, wherein it whapped a good-sized hole in the cabinet under the refrigerator. Gary fixed it with thick, marine quality plywood, and then insulated and padded the compartment for carrying our computers.Over our tenure of ownership, for a little more than that same amount, we added a full solar system (4 panels and four gel cell batteries), new tires, new carbeurator, a catalytic heater, a new Dometic refrigerator, and did some other things that have slipped through my brain cells.When Andy bought her, he immediately added an air conditioner (removing the swamp cooler that worked fine in Arizona; not so fine in the much higher humidity of New Jersey!) and changed out the totally useless brand-new Dometic refrigerator for a new Norcold refrigerator.It is easy to see from his web site that Gertie has had the good fortune to live with people who love(d) her dearly! ;->We now fulltime in a 40-foot diesel pusher, and have a Sportsmobile camper van for our toad, but I am still reading the Lazy Daze list! Once a LD owner, always a LD owner, I guess. We dream of the day that we will have another one. When we decide to settle down in a house again, I'm sure there will be a trip to Montclair about eight months before that happens!Virtual hugs,Judie within a month! SKP #17907 NKK #12906 R-CHAR 00165
Re: How much did it cost new? Reply #2 – July 17, 2003, 10:52:24 am Yahoo Message Number: 24631Thank you Judie for the information.WOW! Just for fun, let's do a cost comparison between a LD and a Toyota Corolla. I know because I bought a new Corolla
How much did it cost new? Reply #3 – July 16, 2003, 09:03:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24613QuoteDid anyone of you buy a new LD 15-20 years ago? If so, when and how much did it cost you? Can't speak for one that old, but a 1998 23.5' unit sold for about $48500.Allen
WHO was that in Newport OR -- 7/16/03????? Reply #4 – July 16, 2003, 09:30:06 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24614Blue w/ white, mid bath? 26.5? ? ? ? or maybe 23.5 rear kitchen? Hard to tell from a distance -- couldn't see the license plate.........no toad BUT had Pomona CA instead of Montclair-- Any of you wonderful folks out there headed N on Hwy 101 out of Newport OR? I honked but we were all at stop lights.The "Green Machine" - our 2nd LD!
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] How much did it cost new? Reply #5 – July 16, 2003, 09:51:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24616QuoteDid anyone of you buy a new LD 15-20 years ago? If so, when and how much did it cost you?Can't speak for one that old, but a 1998 23.5' unit sold for about $48500.Quote Allen The NADA book for RV's lists the original price for each model listed. I don't know how far back they go, but I would think 10 years at least.Bob
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] How much did it cost new? Reply #6 – July 17, 2003, 10:20:35 am Yahoo Message Number: 24629Thanks Bob. I have not looked at the NADA "BOOK". The internet version of it (nada.com) goes back to 1986, but does not list the original price. Here's what it says for a 1987:LAZY DAZE 1987Model: M-22 Length: 22' Coach Design: Mini Motor Home Floor Plan: Covers all floor plans Self-Contained: YES Low Retail: $6,150 Average Retail: $7,410Thanks, Sam
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] How much did it cost new? Reply #7 – July 17, 2003, 11:24:14 am Yahoo Message Number: 24633Sam, I have the original price sheet for my 91. When I go home at lunch, I will try to remember to get it. I can scan it and post or just type the info out. I also have the original brochure for it too.-Victor
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] How much did it cost new? Reply #8 – July 17, 2003, 03:49:35 pm Yahoo Message Number: 24647Here is the price list for the 91 model year, all figures are base price:all 22' models (Chevy) 350/v8 - $37,995all 22' models (Chevy) 454/v8 - $38,470 all 23' models (ford) 460/v8 - ask (this is what it says on the price list)all 26' models (ford) 460/v8 - $43,995Options available: all 22' and 23' floor plans: generator, 120v roof air, roof rack and ladder.all 26' floor plans: generator.An interesting note, while looking at the price list. It also lists standard features. One of those is the reinforcement necessary to mount the ladder and rack on 22/23' models. I know the subject of adding a ladder to units that didn't have one has come up. Knowing it has the structure to accommodate it is good to know.-Victor
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] How much did it cost new? Reply #9 – July 18, 2003, 10:22:01 am Yahoo Message Number: 24666Thanks Victor for the 91 data.Someone just posted an ads for a 91 26.5 LD at $27,500. That's 63% of the original price of $44,000. Can you guys think of vehicle that holds 63% of its value after 12 years? Amazing!Have a good weekend, Sam
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