Wow! Nows the time to buy a Newell!

Neweller · 06-08-2010, 08:40 PM

I was over looking at pre-owned coaches on the Newell factory site and they just dropped prices on a few. Anywhere from 50-300 g's off. Big Spring Sale !!

Here's the direct link: http://www.newellcoach.com/preInventoryList.php

Ken W.

afrench45 · 06-09-2010, 01:00 AM

Ken,
Your right, there are some great deals on there! I think you should go pick one out!

Neweller · 06-09-2010, 02:47 AM

Very true. I have been eye-balling a couple on there and the one I thought I could afford is now sold. I bet they get wiped out on some inventory at these prices.

If I just had a little more spare change.

Ken W.

Got to keep the dream alive!

Neweller · 06-09-2010, 03:03 AM

The wife says #1261 is the coach for her. The only problem being I would have to do a complete sell-off and go to the bank.

Hmm....maybe I could wait for a few more years and get it off the next guy? Can I keep the dream alive that long? The saga continues.....

afrench45 · 06-09-2010, 02:22 PM

Ken,
Your wife has wonderful tastes! #1261 is beautiful! Hmm maybe try the lottery?

prairieschooner · 06-09-2010, 04:12 PM

Nope, that one is way too nice! besides I am not sure that I could even afford the taxes!

Neweller · 06-10-2010, 04:47 PM

I hear ya Steve on the taxes.

How about the drop in price on #801? Almost 300K. It's a beauty too for the price, if your in that range?

Maybe the mileage is higher to reflect that low of a price, direct from Newell Coach on a P2000i.

Ken

prairieschooner · 06-11-2010, 03:05 AM

hey, I am happy with our Prairie Schooner! I like the 8' width and 38' Length because we stay at State Parks and can tell them Lies about our Length and we do Boon Dock. I love the newer coaches but I am very happy with our old bus!!!! besides we own it and I want to be retarded like some of you guys.
PS our '82 has 110K miles and we put 10K on ourselves.

Stick Miller · 06-12-2010, 04:44 PM

I sort of like the '76 in the classifieds. Nearer my price range but probably way beyond my mechanical ability to keep it going. Owner sounds a bit squirrely, but who am I to talk? With a name like Stick, I can't be too critical.

Neweller · 06-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Steve, I year ya on that. I've been like a roller coaster on what to do. I like the old girl I got, but storage is my biggest issue and I really wanted to go with a 102" WB. Speaking of, is yours actually a 96" or 102"? If I keep my current coach, I will probably remove all LP units and go with roof solar and all electric. And stack a couple nice inverter/chargers. This would free up the large space from the LP tank and needed interior room from the 3 heaters. Plus I'd do away with the oven and just use a combo micro/convection. Then I'll have my boondock ready camper.

Stick, that '76 doesn't look to bad for the price. I don't really care for that engine since I have already had a 555. The best solution for it, is to upgrade it to another engine. Which I've did a bit of research on the '76 I had before in regards to engine upgrades. What are you really thinking you want in a Newell? Are you getting close on buying one? Are you wanting twins or a double bed unit?

Ken

Stick Miller · 06-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Probably neither-nor (or is it either-or) Actually I'm getting close on a GMC. I've pushed my wife about as far as she is going to go. If I were to buy a real motorcoach, I would like twin beds. I'd really like separate bedrooms so I can snore in peace, but twins would have to do.

A lot of things come into play here. First of all I have a friend here in my hometown who is an absolute ACE on the GMC. He is really a pro with vast knowledge of the coaches. From what I understand I'll need that.

Also the cost is important. When you buy tires for a bluebird or a newell it is $500 per tire. GMC tires are about $100 per. So you see that the costs for most things are quintupled.

I do like that Newell Classic look, though. sm

Neweller · 06-12-2010, 08:32 PM

Stick, it sounds like there are a bunch of us folks riding the roller coaster.

At least were not alone. The GMC are an interesting unit. I did some study on them a few years back. The ones that were frontwheel drive. It sounds like you may be looking more for something to ramble on the weekends with. Did they offer twins in those guys?

Ken

prairieschooner · 06-13-2010, 01:46 PM

Ken,
The '82 is 96" wide, a real advantage when on back roads or where there is construction. We have stuffed ourselves into 34' spaces at state parks, yep registered as 34' because that was the longest they would accept (the guy at the gate usually has some thing to say).
We are set up well for dry-camping with the 3 solar panels on the roof and the new Blue Sky regulator. I like having the LPG heaters since we are in the coach during the winter and we use the LPG stove or BBQ for cocking. When dry-camping we do need to limit the TV although the smaller unit in the bedroom is the TV that is used. So far a week is all that we have dry-camped but all of the systems could go much longer. I will be remounting the solar panels later so that I can tilt them.
All in all I feel that our '82 is a great fit. I did spend $500.00 per tire for Goodyear Tires and would do it again.

afrench45 · 06-17-2010, 09:33 PM

Hey Ken,
Im going up to Newell on the 28th. I would be more than happy to pick #1261 up and deliver it to you!

Neweller · 06-18-2010, 02:50 AM

Hey Andrew, that would be fantastic. I appreciate you being so kind and generous to offer this. I have a loss for words.

Ken