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'03 U320 with less than 25k miles

I am looking at this u320 with unusually low mileage. I know that it has sat unused a great deal of its life, but if everything else about it is ideal for us, what is the consensus on how and what to offer? If it was used for at least 5k miles in the past year, recently serviced properly, and an inspection shows it to be in good condition, how does one know what a fair offer is? A lot of ifs, I know. The asking price is $159k.
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #1 –
Royce,
I feel a little more info would help in answering info for you, Such as  36',38',40', 42'.  slides, tag axle, full body paint, age of tires  and any other thoughts ?
Dave M

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Reply #2 –
10 years old. Perhaps the owner was a professional and could only use once or twice a year ... how many owners? If it is inspected all good and it is what you are looking for within your price range I would not be too concerned with 25K only use. I would be happy if i could put 3000+ mil per year myself.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #3 –
It is 40 ft w/tag and 2 slides. The Motorhome Finders blurb:

"This coach has been professionally kept and meticulously maintained in climate controlled garage. Has less than 25,000 original miles, one owner. Foretravel Chassis, Cummins ISM-450hp, Allison 4000, 6 speed, 10.0 kw PowerTech Diesel generator. Options include: mirrored lighted ceilings, in-motion satellite with all flat screen TVs, 8 brand new tires, all new batteries, washer/dryer, Bose audio system. No pets, no smoking. No accidents - best 2003 model available."
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #4 –
Quote from: BamaFan –
I am looking at this u320 with unusually low mileage. I know that it has sat unused a great deal of its life, but if everything else about it is ideal for us, what is the consensus on how and what to offer? If it was used for at least 5k miles in the past year, recently serviced properly, and an inspection shows it to be in good condition, how does one know what a fair offer is? A lot of ifs, I know. The asking price is $159k.

I have seen a few live in non driven coaches.  Look for wear items.

Bob
"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: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #5 –
This unit has 8 new tires,all new batteries, if I were looking at this coach,I would get the vin number,call FT and see if there were any front or rear cap issues, if that checks out go look at the coach and make them an offer.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #6 –
That coach has the same floor plan as mine even though it is a tag.  Great floor plan.  If it was closer would look at it seriously.  Appears to be too good to be true if you can buy cheaper to ensure all the bells and whistles still function properly.  Gives you room to repair hidden items or get a warranty.
Good luck DAN 
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #7 –
Dan,

How can you tell what floorplan it has? It's not mentioned in the ad.

Royce
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #9 –
Found the coach for sell via google.  Had to be same coach and the pictures show the same floor plan as mine and it showed a tv upgrade. Appears to be a nice coach and was stored as good as you can store one.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #10 –
Dan,

Does that floorplan have a door on the toilet, an absolute requirement for us.

Thx,
Royce
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #11 –
Bama, go to the Barry Beams site and look up a 2003 U320 AGDS and it will show you the floor plan, and yes it does show a door on the potty. ^.^d
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Bill Willett –
Bama, go to the Barry Beams site and look up a 2003 U320 AGDS and it will show you the floor plan, and yes it does show a door on the potty. ^.^d

Even the walk-through bath floorplans have pocket doors at either end of the bathroom - that's the way our coach is set up, which makes for a nice, roomy, private bath area.  I can't say I've ever seen a version where you couldn't readily and easily close doors to get privacy. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #13 –
After looking at the floorplan on a screen larger than my iPad I can see the detail that you guys are seeing. A shortcoming of the iPad I guess. Thx.
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

'03 U320 with 61k miles.

Reply #14 –
Just today we toured an '03 42' U320, with 61k miles here at FOT.  They are asking a little more at $175k, but it's on consignment so who knows.  We really liked it, but we aren't in the market for a new coach.  Just wanted you to know it's out there.

I certainly didn't inspect it, but it seemed in good condition, and the carpets were just steam cleaned today.  Definitely has a private toilet.  :D

Foretravel Texas

They have another 03 U320 but we didn't like that one as much.  I think it's 38' which doesn't suit out needs.
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Douglas and Amanda
1997 40' U320 "Brawley"
2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Motorcade #17266 Escapee #113692

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Reply #15 –
I've been looking at the U320 42' coach at FOT also. At this point we're still trying to learn about the features, options, and floorplans of the models. We'll be heading out to Nac in a few weeks to do some more hands-on investigation. Thanks for all the help.
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #16 –
That is a nice coach. I love my 42 foot.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: '03 U320 with less than 25k miles

Reply #17 –
Give brad at transwest in Colorado a call , good chance he will know the coach and will be able to give you a ball park value , nice guy and straight talking . Pm me if you want his cell
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620