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99 U320

Hi guys I am looking at a 36 foot 99 U320 non slide in great shape can you give me an idea of what would be the average selling price I know NADA is 41 just wondering how much above that is realistic and would I have a hard time reselling if I had to

Thanks for your insight

Re: 99 U320

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Dannycat –
Hi guys I am looking at a 36 foot 99 U320 non slide in great shape can you give me an idea of what would be the average selling price I know NADA is 41 just wondering how much above that is realistic and would I have a hard time reselling if I had to

Thanks for your insight

Nada requires adding every single piece of std equipment .  That's how the banks want it.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Look at the this link:

1999 Foretravel U270 36' Priced at $ 69500

If that is the asking price for a 1999 36 ft U270, then a 1999 U320 could be expected to have a higher asking price, but might be sold for about the same as the asking price of a U270.

Stated another way, the best way I've found to determine a reasonable selling price is to shop around to see what the typical asking price is on somewhat similar items. I then determine how much less than the typical asking price I would be willing to pay.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: 99 U320

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Actually, the NADA guide adds for all OPTIONS, not every single piece of standard equipment.

1999 Foretravel Unicoach Series M-4000 U320 Prices, Values & Specs, 1999

Option note: Only select options below that are in addition to standard equipment and equipment noted in the manufacturer or year notes show above. If you are uncertain of what came standard, please contact your manufacturer with your VIN.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 99 U320

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Quote from: wolfe10 –
Actually, the NADA guide adds for all OPTIONS, not every single piece of standard equipment.

1999 Foretravel Unicoach Series M-4000 U320 Prices, Values & Specs, 1999

Option note: Only select options below that are in addition to standard equipment and equipment noted in the manufacturer or year notes show above. If you are uncertain of what came standard, please contact your manufacturer with your VIN.

Sorry maybe my info is not current as  my Rv biz sales manager buddy who runs a large operation in quartzite every year for the snow birders mentioned Essex ,who was the major financier of used coaches,  accepted every additional piece of equipment to judge loan values as of two years ago.

A value of $41k for the coach mentioned seems low to me unless you add the equipment?

I would be a quick buyer for a 99 36' 320 at $41k.

New tires, air bags, batteries and valve and injector adjusting and axle seals and drive train lubricants and alignment and brake servicing and aqua hot maintenance and koni shock adjustments can easily exceed $10k.  Then exterior condition including the awnings, window treatment condition, gen servicing and its valve adjustment and compartment door lifts internal and external both need inspection.

Tv's, stereos, inverters, solar add more. Headlight condition, dash air maintenance

At least that has been my last two years worth of work. 

All done any 99 model for $41k would be a deal. 

Most would tell me "it never gave me no trouble".  Means it needs everything after 15-17 years of careful abuse.

Kelly book for cars first page says "deduct for reconditioning"  in other words if the car is showroom mint original condition other than the miles on the odometer than it might be worth what the book says minus market conditions.

But most here already know all this or will?




 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 99 U320

Reply #5 –
Bob,

Totally agree that lenders, particularly those paid on commission will even add standard equipment in order to make a deal/sell the paper.  Same thing happened in the real estate market, the marine industry as well as automobile industry.

Really did our country a lot of good!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 99 U320

Reply #6 –
The bottom line is---- it's worth what the market will bare.  Foretravels seem to exceed the book values for resale, since they have a reputation for quality and good service, plus, the manufacture is still in business.  MOT says in good shape they sometimes bring 20% above book-- depends on the buyer.  They beat the depreciation schedule better than almost any other brand.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

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Reply #7 –
I figure whatever Motorhomes of Texas is getting is about right. BTW, I don't need it but I think I'd buy that 99 right now for 41!
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320
 

Re: 99 U320

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Dannycat –
Hi guys I am looking at a 36 foot 99 U320 non slide in great shape can you give me an idea of what would be the average selling price I know NADA is 41 just wondering how much above that is realistic and would I have a hard time reselling if I had to

Thanks for your insight
My guess would be somewhere in the 15-16% of the original 384,500  MSRP --- 57,500-61,500
But that could easily vary due to condition/modifications.
hth
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB