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| Re: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta [message #103489 is a reply to message #103484] |
Tue, 19 October 2010 16:10   |
k2gkk
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Not too bad, but look at size of that tail to wag the dog!
'Twould certainly require "wheely bars/wheels" to go up
any sort of a steep driveway, etc.
Price is probably about the same to reproduce our GMCs today.
I know that the new price of a GMC back when they first came
out was at least 4-5 mes my annual salary as a USAF captain!
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> Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:52:05 -0700
> From: 78gmc-royale@att.net
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta
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> Interesting design, looks pretty sleek.
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> http://www.monacocoach.com/modelsxml/monacoindex.aspx?model=vesta#
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> But holy carumba.....look at that starting price, only $199,350 !!!
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> I can replace a LOT of stuff and do MANY upgrades and still be at a fraction of
> that cost.
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> Ray
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> Ray & Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
> TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta [message #103496 is a reply to message #103493] |
Tue, 19 October 2010 16:55 |
Chr$
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That front end is fugly. the profile is magnificent. The rear roofline is nicely tapered which probably eliminates the airflow disturbance and decreases drag.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta [message #103505 is a reply to message #103484] |
Tue, 19 October 2010 18:33 |
JohnL455
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I did the "reviel" of this coach at the International Engine Group Plant in Melrose Park, Il. this summer. I did notice some "borrowed" styling cues and will say that it looked fairly well put together, especially the body seams or smooth lack thereof. I would think the best thing about it is the powertrain from International. It's still a boxy unit, basicly other than the aero front and back, to the advantage of more interior space. How it rides I don't know, but I'll bet ours ride better for the passengers. When you sit in the drivers seat there is the pilar blind spot which seems to be the trademark of most new vehicles. I like our wraped glass better. I have some pics in my iphone I'll post when I get a chance. The 'bays' are a nice touch we suffer without.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta [message #103507 is a reply to message #103496] |
Tue, 19 October 2010 18:36 |
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The front end reflects the newer design from Navistar - the rather ugly
Lonestar in particular. If you wore an old pair of Wrangler jeans, had your
3-inch thick wallet/log book in your hip pocket attached by chain then I
suppose you'd like the looks. Personally, I think it show lack of success in
trying to do a retro design.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Chris Choffat wrote:
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> That front end is fugly. the profile is magnificent. The rear roofline is
> nicely tapered which probably eliminates the airflow disturbance and decreases
> drag.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Monaco Vesta [message #104435 is a reply to message #103582] |
Wed, 27 October 2010 18:47 |
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ljdavick
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Registered: March 2007
Location: Fremont, CA
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Monaco is putting some advertising dollars into cyber space. I've seen ads on a few websites lately - though it could be some of Google's advanced marketing technology where they target folks who have searched for motorhome stuff.
Still - the Vesta looks like the Bookmobile.
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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