Hi everyone!
Hope some of you may be able to help me out by sharing your experience and knowledge with me. I've been very interested in getting a Class B van to take some travels around the country as a solo female - probably 2-3 months at a time to start - and would love your input on a particular van I am considering.
I have a nearby trusted friend offering me an opportunity to buy her 2000 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular with 127K miles for $14K (negotiable). The "negotiable" is yet to be determined as it will be based on results from mechanic and RV/House inspections which I would plan on having done.
My Questions:
1. Does anyone think the price is too high for this van which is in generally good condition with 127K miles, and if so - by how much?
2. Does anyone have any "things to watch out for" on this year model 190 with the Dodge 3500 chassis?
Any other recommendations or comments would be welcome! I plan on attending RTR. I'll be there whether it's in my current TT & Truck or in a new-to-me van, so I am looking forward to meeting many of you.
Thank you for taking the time to offer any of your thoughts or opinions!!
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif]I should mention that this van is in my town, and that I am in a pretty rural area. For me to look at anything whether from a dealer or private seller would be at least 2 hours away, and although doable, not nearly as convenient and would probably add to my acquisition costs due to the distance. I wanted to run this one in particular by all of you to see if maybe I'm missing something because I'm just so thrilled to find one that is a floorplan/manufacturer that I want, at a price I can handle, and is fortunately right in my own town.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif][size=small][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]With regard to this particular 2000 Dodge Roadtrek 190: [/font][/font][/size][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]All appears in good condition from my[/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] first[/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] and second observations. [/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Some cosmetic damage/missing or broken pieces exist on two of the skirted trim sections around the bottom of the van on the outside, but those two blemishes make up the only visible issues I've seen. I could easily not fix them and there would be no problem other than appearance.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif][size=small][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Current owner (2nd owner) has ALL maintenance and repair records back through the first and original owner. It has the original generator, updated flat panel TV, current owner replaced A/C 2 years ago, has the original fridge, microwave - pretty much everything original but appears well cared for. No big issues of wear and tear - in fact all the upholstery, cushions, cabinets, knobs, clips, doors, hinges, buttons, window seals, curtains, finishes, appliances, outside paint, body etc. all seem to be in good shape - especially for 18 years old! Also engine starts easily and sounds healthy.[/font][/font][/size]
Hope some of you may be able to help me out by sharing your experience and knowledge with me. I've been very interested in getting a Class B van to take some travels around the country as a solo female - probably 2-3 months at a time to start - and would love your input on a particular van I am considering.
I have a nearby trusted friend offering me an opportunity to buy her 2000 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular with 127K miles for $14K (negotiable). The "negotiable" is yet to be determined as it will be based on results from mechanic and RV/House inspections which I would plan on having done.
My Questions:
1. Does anyone think the price is too high for this van which is in generally good condition with 127K miles, and if so - by how much?
2. Does anyone have any "things to watch out for" on this year model 190 with the Dodge 3500 chassis?
Any other recommendations or comments would be welcome! I plan on attending RTR. I'll be there whether it's in my current TT & Truck or in a new-to-me van, so I am looking forward to meeting many of you.
Thank you for taking the time to offer any of your thoughts or opinions!!
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif]I should mention that this van is in my town, and that I am in a pretty rural area. For me to look at anything whether from a dealer or private seller would be at least 2 hours away, and although doable, not nearly as convenient and would probably add to my acquisition costs due to the distance. I wanted to run this one in particular by all of you to see if maybe I'm missing something because I'm just so thrilled to find one that is a floorplan/manufacturer that I want, at a price I can handle, and is fortunately right in my own town.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif][size=small][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]With regard to this particular 2000 Dodge Roadtrek 190: [/font][/font][/size][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]All appears in good condition from my[/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] first[/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif] and second observations. [/font][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Some cosmetic damage/missing or broken pieces exist on two of the skirted trim sections around the bottom of the van on the outside, but those two blemishes make up the only visible issues I've seen. I could easily not fix them and there would be no problem other than appearance.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, sans-serif][size=small][font=Tahoma, sans-serif]Current owner (2nd owner) has ALL maintenance and repair records back through the first and original owner. It has the original generator, updated flat panel TV, current owner replaced A/C 2 years ago, has the original fridge, microwave - pretty much everything original but appears well cared for. No big issues of wear and tear - in fact all the upholstery, cushions, cabinets, knobs, clips, doors, hinges, buttons, window seals, curtains, finishes, appliances, outside paint, body etc. all seem to be in good shape - especially for 18 years old! Also engine starts easily and sounds healthy.[/font][/font][/size]
. three canines and a husband means too crowded!
