19' Bambi vs. 20' Flying Cloud (2008-09 models)

[metilling65]

Thanks all! Very helpful.

On another thread, it was mentioned that MSRP mark-up for the dealers is approximately 28%. Zimode, did you really get 40% off a new one??? Realistically, what's a good discount?

Thanks,
Robin

[metilling65]

Wayne and Sam, that is exactly what we intend to do!

[Condoluminum]

As attractive as "Cute and New" is, there is an option besides buying a vintage trailer and doing the full monte/ground up rebuild...

There are lots of late model gently used trailers from 2003 to 2005 that are half the price of new ones or less, including the new FC.. In this market, you can also happily buy a 3 or 4 year old tow vehicle for close to $10,000, including Suburban's, Club Cab Pickups or Van's, that would easily tow a 23 or 25' trailer.. At those prices, you can park the truck under a cover when not using it and not feel bad, and have both for less than the price of a new trailer alone. The 25' rear bedroom models are among the most common, and offer a good floor plan for moving around and sleeping for 4...

[zimode]

Originally Posted by metilling65

Thanks all! Very helpful.

On another thread, it was mentioned that MSRP mark-up for the dealers is approximately 28%. Zimode, did you really get 40% off a new one??? Realistically, what's a good discount?

Thanks,
Robin

I'm not too sure what is a good discount.. We we're in the right place at the right time.. It was a new 2008 Bambi that had been sitting on the lot for a long time (they had 3 of them left)..we picked it up April 2009 (so it's effectively a year old.. but never been used and 2 year warranty starts at sale time...so we just did it) they we're just interested in taking the write-off to get it off the books..so here's my guess.. the dealer cost was 32-35k on the 50k msrp..

There maybe a couple of dealerships out there in similar situations.. We drove to Vegas to pick ours up.. I would definitely shop the internet as you never know what the heck is out there..

Not too sure if this helps.. but just look around.. It took me a couple of months to stumble on this one..