Newbie ready to buy

unthinkablecreation

unthinkablecreation

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San Jose, CA
Hello GMC community,

I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
motorhome.
I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
time in a GMC.

So far I have seen this motorhome in person
https://www.driven.co/inventory/gmc-motorhome/

Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?

But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
similar mileage.

What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
 
You can always negotiate with the seller as we know they are willing to
take less.
Make sure the frame is not rusted through. Cost of a repair for that is BIG.
Learn from others how to create storage space, also avoid making it look
like a Camper.

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 1:17 PM, Angel Rodriguez <

> Hello GMC community,
>
> I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> motorhome.
> I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
> time in a GMC.
>
> So far I have seen this motorhome in person
> https://www.driven.co/inventory/gmc-motorhome/
>
> Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?
>
> But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
> similar mileage.
>
> What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
> _______________________________________________
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Welcome to this addiction, Angel!

That is what mine probably looked like when it was new! HOWEVER, we need to know who you are and where you are so a competent current owner can survey this coach with you and at least look for well-known trouble areas!

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
"The Money Pit"​
TZE166V101966​
'76 ex-Palm Beach​
k2gkk + hotmail dot com​

________________________________
From: Gmclist on behalf of Angel Rodriguez
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 15:17
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy

Hello GMC community,

I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
motorhome.
I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
time in a GMC.

So far I have seen this motorhome in person
https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driven.co%2Finventory%2Fgmc-motorhome%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3384e4d9a6f24659157f08d5ca585bb5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636637403191006280&sdata=qx%2BYOBih9JVbnjlbx%2FcBmc%2BYEkxdk6NJGQIgfA0syvs%3D&reserved=0

Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?

But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
similar mileage.

What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
 
PLEASE understand what to look for with water damage/water leaks. Avoid my
mistake =)

Check the cabinet back corners, check the floor, check the hidden areas of
the cabinetry for swelling and crumbling. Get a small mirror and a
flashlight. I can send you some pictures if you need. I would not pay that
amount with any signs of water damage

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 4:27 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald
wrote:

> Welcome to this addiction, Angel!
>
> That is what mine probably looked like when it was new! HOWEVER, we need
> to know who you are and where you are so a competent current owner can
> survey this coach with you and at least look for well-known trouble areas!
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com​
>
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Angel
> Rodriguez
> Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 15:17
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy
>
> Hello GMC community,
>
> I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> motorhome.
> I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
> time in a GMC.
>
> So far I have seen this motorhome in person
> https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=
> https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driven.co%2Finventory%2Fgmc-motorhome%
> 2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3384e4d9a6f24659157f08d5ca585bb5%
> 7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636637403191006280&sdata=qx%
> 2BYOBih9JVbnjlbx%2FcBmc%2BYEkxdk6NJGQIgfA0syvs%3D&reserved=0
>
> Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?
>
> But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
> similar mileage.
>
> What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
 
I am currently in San Jose, CA and the coach I am seriously considering is
in Los Angeles.

That would be great if someone could help me inspect the coach.

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 1:27 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald
wrote:

> Welcome to this addiction, Angel!
>
> That is what mine probably looked like when it was new! HOWEVER, we need
> to know who you are and where you are so a competent current owner can
> survey this coach with you and at least look for well-known trouble
> areas!
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com​
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Gmclist on behalf of Angel
> Rodriguez
> *Sent:* Monday, June 4, 2018 15:17
> *To:* gmclist
> *Subject:* [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy
>
> Hello GMC community,
>
> I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> motorhome.
> I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
> time in a GMC.
>
> So far I have seen this motorhome in person
> https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=
> https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driven.co%2Finventory%2Fgmc-motorhome%
> 2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3384e4d9a6f24659157f08d5ca585bb5%
> 7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636637403191006280&sdata=qx%
> 2BYOBih9JVbnjlbx%2FcBmc%2BYEkxdk6NJGQIgfA0syvs%3D&reserved=0
>
> Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?
>
> But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
> similar mileage.
>
> What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
>
>
 
Welcome aboard Angel!

Once you do get your coach, you're very lucky to be right around the corner from Jim Kanomata and Applied GMC in Newark. They are suppliers of all parts as well as a competent shop specifically for our GMCs.

Guy Lopes
1975 (ish) RB Birchaven - Orion
Sacramento, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Angel Rodriguez
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 1:33 PM
To: D C _Mac_ Macdonald
Cc: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy

I am currently in San Jose, CA and the coach I am seriously considering is in Los Angeles.

That would be great if someone could help me inspect the coach.

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 1:27 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald
wrote:

> Welcome to this addiction, Angel!
>
> That is what mine probably looked like when it was new! HOWEVER, we
> need to know who you are and where you are so a competent current
> owner can survey this coach with you and at least look for well-known
> trouble areas!
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com​
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Gmclist on behalf of Angel
> Rodriguez
> *Sent:* Monday, June 4, 2018 15:17
> *To:* gmclist
> *Subject:* [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy
>
> Hello GMC community,
>
> I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> motorhome.
> I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live
> full time in a GMC.
>
> So far I have seen this motorhome in person
> https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=
> https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driven.co%2Finventory%2Fgmc-motorhome%
> 2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3384e4d9a6f24659157f08d5ca585bb5%
> 7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636637403191006280&sdata=
> qx%
> 2BYOBih9JVbnjlbx%2FcBmc%2BYEkxdk6NJGQIgfA0syvs%3D&reserved=0
>
> Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?
>
> But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower
> with similar mileage.
>
> What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
>
>
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hey Angel Rodriguez,

Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this thread for some tips and info:
http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40155&start=0&rid=5513

but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door, the right rear
wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.

I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be cautious on that one FWIW

best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best ever made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get upto
the task.
 
MGM GMC Miguel Mendez is in Southern CA. 909-229-7508 He can give a quick
visual on the frame condition.

> hey Angel Rodriguez,
>
> Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this
> thread for some tips and info:
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> 40155&start=0&rid=5513
>
> but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door, the
> right rear
> wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
>
> I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be cautious on
> that one FWIW
>
> best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best ever
> made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get upto
> the task.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>

--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Can't tell by the photos but, are they Alco's or just the wheel covers
Check the tire date and if they are 16" or 16.5" wheels.
When was the motor rebuilt, if it hasn't been rebuilt than you can expect
to have it done in a few thousand miles.

> hey Angel Rodriguez,
>
> Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this
> thread for some tips and info:
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> 40155&start=0&rid=5513
>
> but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door, the
> right rear
> wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
>
> I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be cautious on
> that one FWIW
>
> best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best ever
> made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get upto
> the task.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>

--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
Those are thhe Weld wheels that we ran back in the 80's.

> Can't tell by the photos but, are they Alco's or just the wheel covers
> Check the tire date and if they are 16" or 16.5" wheels.
> When was the motor rebuilt, if it hasn't been rebuilt than you can expect
> to have it done in a few thousand miles.
>
>
>
>

>
> > hey Angel Rodriguez,
> >
> > Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this
> > thread for some tips and info:
> > http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> > 40155&start=0&rid=5513
> >
> > but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> > windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door, the
> > right rear
> > wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> > conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
> >
> > I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be cautious
> on
> > that one FWIW
> >
> > best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best ever
> > made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get
> upto
> > the task.
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
> GMC=Got More Class
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Thanks Jim, and were they 16.5" as well.

> Those are thhe Weld wheels that we ran back in the 80's.
>

>
> > Can't tell by the photos but, are they Alco's or just the wheel covers
> > Check the tire date and if they are 16" or 16.5" wheels.
> > When was the motor rebuilt, if it hasn't been rebuilt than you can expect
> > to have it done in a few thousand miles.
> >
> >
> >
> >

> >
> > > hey Angel Rodriguez,
> > >
> > > Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this
> > > thread for some tips and info:
> > > http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> > > 40155&start=0&rid=5513
> > >
> > > but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> > > windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door, the
> > > right rear
> > > wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> > > conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
> > >
> > > I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be cautious
> > on
> > > that one FWIW
> > >
> > > best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best
> ever
> > > made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get
> > upto
> > > the task.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bruce Hart
> > 1976 Palm Beach
> > Milliken, Co
> > GMC=Got More Class
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
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--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
They were 16.5, then later went to 16, then the quit making them.
Also Appliance wheels made similer unit for few years and quit.
Now American Eagle is out of busines.
So now we can still supply the Alcoa wheels, cost more but available.

> Thanks Jim, and were they 16.5" as well.
>
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 3:45 PM, Jim Kanomata

>
> > Those are thhe Weld wheels that we ran back in the 80's.
> >

> >
> > > Can't tell by the photos but, are they Alco's or just the wheel covers
> > > Check the tire date and if they are 16" or 16.5" wheels.
> > > When was the motor rebuilt, if it hasn't been rebuilt than you can
> expect
> > > to have it done in a few thousand miles.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

> > >
> > > > hey Angel Rodriguez,
> > > >
> > > > Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at this
> > > > thread for some tips and info:
> > > > http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> > > > 40155&start=0&rid=5513
> > > >
> > > > but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> > > > windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door,
> the
> > > > right rear
> > > > wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> > > > conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
> > > >
> > > > I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be
> cautious
> > > on
> > > > that one FWIW
> > > >
> > > > best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the best
> > ever
> > > > made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to get
> > > upto
> > > > the task.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Bruce Hart
> > > 1976 Palm Beach
> > > Milliken, Co
> > > GMC=Got More Class
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jim Kanomata
> > Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> > jimk
> > http://www.appliedgmc.com
> > 1-800-752-7502
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
> GMC=Got More Class
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Looking more like a $7000 to $9000 coach.

Be sure to check out the dash a/c and overhead a/c. Make sure they blow
cold.

> They were 16.5, then later went to 16, then the quit making them.
> Also Appliance wheels made similer unit for few years and quit.
> Now American Eagle is out of busines.
> So now we can still supply the Alcoa wheels, cost more but available.
>

>
> > Thanks Jim, and were they 16.5" as well.
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 3:45 PM, Jim Kanomata

> >
> > > Those are thhe Weld wheels that we ran back in the 80's.
> > >

> > >
> > > > Can't tell by the photos but, are they Alco's or just the wheel
> covers
> > > > Check the tire date and if they are 16" or 16.5" wheels.
> > > > When was the motor rebuilt, if it hasn't been rebuilt than you can
> > expect
> > > > to have it done in a few thousand miles.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

> > > >
> > > > > hey Angel Rodriguez,
> > > > >
> > > > > Im looking at these cool GMCs intending to buy one also. look at
> this
> > > > > thread for some tips and info:
> > > > > http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=
> > > > > 40155&start=0&rid=5513
> > > > >
> > > > > but just looking at the images on that site, has a cracked right
> > > > > windshield, the fiberglass in left front is damaged, no fuel door,
> > the
> > > > > right rear
> > > > > wheel well looks like it may have some damage. only one roof air
> > > > > conditioner and looks like two new but cheap roof vents.
> > > > >
> > > > > I dont see any description of it anywhere on that site. I'd be
> > cautious
> > > > on
> > > > > that one FWIW
> > > > >
> > > > > best of luck finding a suitable GMC! they seem to be one of the
> best
> > > ever
> > > > > made but lots of old clunkers around that need buckets of cash to
> get
> > > > upto
> > > > > the task.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Bruce Hart
> > > > 1976 Palm Beach
> > > > Milliken, Co
> > > > GMC=Got More Class
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jim Kanomata
> > > Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> > > jimk
> > > http://www.appliedgmc.com
> > > 1-800-752-7502
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bruce Hart
> > 1976 Palm Beach
> > Milliken, Co
> > GMC=Got More Class
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
Thanks guys for the information sounds like I have a lot to learn.

I don't want to flood this thread with craigslist listings but if someone could help me narrow down the list to whats worth looking I would greatly
appreciate it.

I'm going to reach out to MGM GMC for help as well.

If any GMCers are in the area and want to help me track one down I'll be more than happy to compensate you for your time.
 
Hi Angel
That Palm Beach is very clean but it has absolutely no upgrades. Wheels and
tires will cost you $4k. You'll probably need another roof A/C and that'll
cost you another $1k. Most have a patio awning which is worth another $2k.
I think you can do much better for that $16k.
My two cents.
bdub

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Angel Rodriguez
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 3:17 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Newbie ready to buy

Hello GMC community,

I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
motorhome.
I have to move out of my current place soon and am looking to live full
time in a GMC.

So far I have seen this motorhome in person
https://www.driven.co/inventory/gmc-motorhome/

Do you guys think 16k is a fair price?

But I also came across a couple of other motorhomes priced much lower with
similar mileage.

What is the best way to make sure I don't over pay for what I'm getting?
 
Forget mileage and look for a good coach ! Welcome aboard.

A 40+ year old coach with 100,000 miles...sure !

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:34 PM, Angel Rodriguez <

> Thanks guys for the information sounds like I have a lot to learn.
>
> I don't want to flood this thread with craigslist listings but if someone
> could help me narrow down the list to whats worth looking I would greatly
> appreciate it.
>
> I'm going to reach out to MGM GMC for help as well.
>
> If any GMCers are in the area and want to help me track one down I'll be
> more than happy to compensate you for your time.
>
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--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
If you can help it, don't do it alone get help from the GMC Community

On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 5:26 AM, Kingsley Coach
wrote:

> Forget mileage and look for a good coach ! Welcome aboard.
>
> A 40+ year old coach with 100,000 miles...sure !
>
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:34 PM, Angel Rodriguez <

>
> > Thanks guys for the information sounds like I have a lot to learn.
> >
> > I don't want to flood this thread with craigslist listings but if someone
> > could help me narrow down the list to whats worth looking I would greatly
> > appreciate it.
> >
> > I'm going to reach out to MGM GMC for help as well.
> >
> > If any GMCers are in the area and want to help me track one down I'll be
> > more than happy to compensate you for your time.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
Also look at the for-sale listings at these sites:

http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/ForSale/

https://www.gmcmi.com/motorhomes-for-sale/

Most of these have qualified previous owners, who know how to describe
their coaches. Prices are often higher, but many aren't. At least you'll
get a sense of what you should expect at different price points.

I used to say that a good-running GMC coach costs $25,000, which you can
spend either before or after you buy something. But I'm thinking that the
price has gone up a bit to more like $30K.

Matt Colie has his own way of saying the same thing: A good GMC costs
$30,000, either complete or as a kit.

Of course, these are still a great value. And you can spend less up front
with manageable risk if you are willing to work on it as you go, and if you
focus on safety and reliability first, and then appearance, convenience,
and comfort second. That's the approach we have taken, but it's been a lot
of work over the years.

Rick "for whom Craigslist would be a last resort for a coach to full-time
in" Denney

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 6:34 PM, Angel Rodriguez <

> Thanks guys for the information sounds like I have a lot to learn.
>
> I don't want to flood this thread with craigslist listings but if someone
> could help me narrow down the list to whats worth looking I would greatly
> appreciate it.
>
> I'm going to reach out to MGM GMC for help as well.
>
> If any GMCers are in the area and want to help me track one down I'll be
> more than happy to compensate you for your time.
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>

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'73 X-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
Offlist email: rick at rickdenney dot com
 
> Hello GMC community,
>
> I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> motorhome.

Angel,

You are doing it right, asking here. I agree with what the other folks have said. Especially 16.5 tires- ugh! And with Eagle wheels out of the
picture the $$ just went up.

Because you are a California resident, I would think '73 - 75, all things being equal. California smog laws will mean you have to trot down and pay to
have it smogged every other year if it is a 76 or newer. It means you probably will have to stick with the existing fuel system- carburetor, and all
the goodies CARB put on 70s vehicles.

Don't get me wrong, some coaches pass fine for years. Here in California, mountains are close at hand and Carburetors don't do as well in high
altitude. Just my 2 cents.
--
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
 
That is where Jim K is you best friend. His guys will get your coach to
pass emissions and get you back on the road.

On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 9:36 PM, George Beckman
wrote:

> > Hello GMC community,
> >
> > I'm ready to buy my first RV and completely fell involve with the GMC
> > motorhome.
>
>
> Angel,
>
> You are doing it right, asking here. I agree with what the other folks
> have said. Especially 16.5 tires- ugh! And with Eagle wheels out of the
> picture the $$ just went up.
>
> Because you are a California resident, I would think '73 - 75, all things
> being equal. California smog laws will mean you have to trot down and pay to
> have it smogged every other year if it is a 76 or newer. It means you
> probably will have to stick with the existing fuel system- carburetor, and
> all
> the goodies CARB put on 70s vehicles.
>
> Don't get me wrong, some coaches pass fine for years. Here in California,
> mountains are close at hand and Carburetors don't do as well in high
> altitude. Just my 2 cents.
> --
> '74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
> Best Wishes,
> George
>
> _______________________________________________
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>

--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
 
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