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| Re: [GMCnet] What is?? the best [message #220608 is a reply to message #220595] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 03:02   |
kerry pinkerton
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
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8-10 BUT things can change depending how how fast you drive, what kind of roads you run on, and if you tow.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is?? the best [message #220614 is a reply to message #220608] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 07:19 |
Kingsley Coach
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Location: Nova Scotia Canada
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Welcome Ed. !
What Kerry is trying to say is you can always go down, but never up ! <g>
Just buy it .
Mike in NS
On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 5:02 AM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com>wrote:
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> 8-10 BUT things can change depending how how fast you drive, what kind of
> roads you run on, and if you tow.
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> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as
> an Art Deco car hauler
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is?? the best [message #220622 is a reply to message #220595] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 09:26 |
habbyguy
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Registered: May 2012
Location: Mesa, AZ
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The '78 will be as good as it gets mileage wise - the 403 is a really nice motor. The later years have improvements that are significant, too.
The combined wisdom of the GMC universe is available here, so you might post a host of details about the coach you're considering... you'll no doubt get a deluge of opinions which will help you approach the decision in a more informed manner.
In terms of logic:
1) Buying ANY motorhome requires a temporary displacement of logic and reason.
2) Buying a 35 year old motorhome seems like a huge risk, but our coaches will likely outlive another few generations of other more expensive coaches.
3) Measure your economics in terms of how much this coach will enrich your life, not in the resale value of the coach after you're done upgrading it.
4) You'll never find a more engaged, active owner's community than this one. Assuming you do at least some of your own wrenching, this resource will save you buckets of money (compared to flipping the keys and checkbook to your local RV shop).
5) Keep us posted!
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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