Should We Sell Now????

[Walstib]

Hi,

Been lurking trying to gather as much as I can about the Airstream life!

Last September bought a brand new Sport 22FB and have used it a few times and really like it but long term plans have changed and we're considering selling it while it's still fresh!

Long story short. Since it still has ~2.5 years of warranty and it looks like price of new has actually risen is it better to sell sooner than later?


We're afraid it's going to age and warranty incentive wither away and be worth much less especially when storage and insurance is factored in long term.....

Looks like we'd lose ~$10K if we got what what we see them asking on RVTrader. But it's costing us $475 a month too... some of that equity we'd get back a little of but some storage and insurance we don't get back...

BTW is RVTrader the best place to see price and advertise?

Still young and will get another chance at this but it's just not making financial sense right now and we feel like selling sooner than later may be the best way to get out from under it...

Thanks,

Walstib

[Meeks]

Originally Posted by Walstib

Hi,

Been lurking trying to gather as much as I can about the Airstream life!

Last September bought a brand new Sport 22FB and have used it a few times and really like it but long term plans have changed and we're considering selling it while it's still fresh!

Long story short. Since it still has ~2.5 years of warranty and it looks like price of new has actually risen is it better to sell sooner than later?


We're afraid it's going to age and warranty incentive wither away and be worth much less especially when storage and insurance is factored in long term.....

Looks like we'd lose ~$10K if we got what what we see them asking on RVTrader. But it's costing us $475 a month too... some of that equity we'd get back a little of but some storage and insurance we don't get back...

BTW is RVTrader the best place to see price and advertise?

Still young and will get another chance at this but it's just not making financial sense right now and we feel like selling sooner than later may be the best way to get out from under it...

Thanks,

Walstib

There is no reason to wait with $475 out of your pocket every month. Sell it now while camping season is upon us and enjoy not having that expense every month. As you've noted, you can always buy another one when you're able to once again enjoy the time to make use of an RV.

[SilverWind]

http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com is a great Airstream oriented sales site and is affiliated with airforums.com.

[Gallego]

We don’t rent our trailer because we use it and we don’t want estrangers on our bead or toilet. But there is good market for rental Airstreams, and some Apps that make it easy. Maybe worth considering it

[OTRA15]

This is absolutely the best time of year to sell the Airstream.

Life is short.

Avoid analysis paralysis.



Sell ASAP IMO.

Happy Trails!

Peter

[Hans627]

Originally Posted by SilverWind

http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com is a great Airstream oriented sales site and is affiliated with airforums.com.

Agreed. This is where I found my first AS.

[Walstib]

Thanks!

Bitter sweet but we reckon ANY damage or wear would drastically lower resale value. So sooner better....


BTW are there services or prescribed procedures to sanitize the black tank? That's one thing that had us go new as all the older ones seemed to have issues and not well maintained. I'm sure any buyer would have same concern and it's be nice to have such addressed beforehand.

Also since we owe ~$35K on it how hard is it for a buyer to get a loan on a used RV private party if they can't come up with cash? Seems like that may be tricky...never tried it before.

If we dropped off at dealer what sort of percentage do they normally take?

Thank you!

Walstib

[tjdonahoe]

Costs to transfer the warranty

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by Walstib

Thanks!

Bitter sweet but we reckon ANY damage or wear would drastically lower resale value. So sooner better....


BTW are there services or prescribed procedures to sanitize the black tank? That's one thing that had us go new as all the older ones seemed to have issues and not well maintained. I'm sure any buyer would have same concern and it's be nice to have such addressed beforehand.

Also since we owe ~$35K on it how hard is it for a buyer to get a loan on a used RV private party if they can't come up with cash? Seems like that may be tricky...never tried it before.

If we dropped off at dealer what sort of percentage do they normally take?

Thank you!

Walstib

If they do t have the cash..it would be tough getting financed....you may be in for a loss

[Tenderfoot56]

Also check prices on

NADA Price Guide for RV's
https://www.nadaguides.com/RVs

RV Trader Price Checker
https://www.rvtrader.com/research/tools/price-checker

Kelley Blue Book RV Values For Motor Homes and Campers
https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/ready2sell

[NorthstarNW]

Just sold my trailer and, having done this a few times before... yes, now is the best time to sell. People are actively looking because the camping season is upon us. As to folks getting a loan, it’s just like when you sell a car. My buyer easily and quickly got a loan for the asking price from his credit union (literally within hours), then we went together the next day. They handle all the money-moving and title paperwork. People do it all the time. Who the heck has $35K sitting around in their wallet? That’s what credit unions are for.

BTW, I just put mine on Craigslist and Facebook and sold it on day 1. But the Airstream classifieds is probably a great place, too.

Don’t stress, you’ll sell. I wasn’t using mine enough lately to justify the cost of storage. Sometimes life just changes like that. You can always buy another one down the road when life changes again. Good luck!

[vintageracer]

SELL IT NOW!!!

Sell it yourself.

Lose your $10K.

Take your lumps and smile the whole time!

Continue paying YOURSELF that $475.00 a month payment sticking that monthly payment in a simple savings account at your bank every month when your previous trailer loan payment would have been due had your kept the trailer and the payment that went along with it!

In 20 months you got your $10,000 BACK without the continued depreciation you would have enjoyed while you continued to rent (Make Payments) on your trailer.

Now I know you won't do that HOWEVER making those 20 monthly payments of $475.00 to yourself will give you the experience in the future to say "Don't Do That Again"!

Now that you got $10k back in your hands it's time to make another impulsive purchase!

That's what we as American's do!

Remember It's All About The Money!

[gypsydad]

I agree; sell now asap...Airstream Classifieds, among others mentioned. Price it right; consider every month you don't sell, is another $475+ out of your pocket. Don't get emotional about getting the most money;you will be glad once it's over and done with and no more payments to worry about for now.

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by Walstib

long term plans have changed and we're considering selling it while it's still fresh!

Long story short. Since it still has ~2.5 years of warranty and it looks like price of new has actually risen is it better to sell sooner than later?

Sooner.
My biggest regret in selling my previous RV, I was paralyzed by sentimental value, so it sat for 5 years.
Even though the tires were new, they flat spotted and now were five years old.
Just sell it. It's never going to be worth more than today.

BTW is RVTrader the best place to see price and advertise?

I think so, as well as the Airstream classified. I sold with RV Trader, and had a number of buyers. The site is easy to edit your ad, and you can post up to 60 photos. I did.
Any serious buyer will look everywhere.

[uraljohn]

Yep, put her on the market pronto!

We just sold our 2107 International 23D that we purchased new in May, 2017. We advertised it on Airstream Classifieds (payed for "Featured" ad but had no calls in the 3 1/2 weeks it was on site) and RV Trader (payed for "Premium" ad and had 7 responses in the 2 1/2 weeks it was on site). First responder purchased and just picked it up last Saturday, May 11. She drove from Virginia to Hendersonville, NC. We had 3 backup offers just in case something went wrong. Cash buyer the brought bank check (we authenticated check with Wells Fargo before handing over title).


We sold for just $3000.00 less than we paid for her. Airstreams hold there value. Purchaser knows that she bought a well loved and perfect condition Airstream that will serve her for may years. Or she can sell it in a couple of years and not loose a ton of money.


We moved up to a 2019 FC 25 RB Twin. So far, so good. Get it on RV Trader today! Best of luck to you!

[n2916s]

I don't know about Airstream Classifieds -- filled the "Contact Seller" form out twice on a trailer I was interested in with no response from the seller. The ad is still up so the question is: did the seller get my inquiry. Judging by post #14, maybe not...

[smeserole]

Love that...analysis paralysis!

[Walstib]

Thanks!

Still flipping coins as it were... I mean we bought it for an adventure and while the time not right IF adventure is ever in the cards it would cost again...

We bought new because the used we looked at needed more effort than we could put in to get road worthy and those that did were not a lot less than new! Research proved despite good construction skills it's a different kind of beast that requires "special knowledge" and time... Friends bought a used one and it looks like a nightmare 10 year project and even then.... While they won't spend $100,000 (they got some cool classic that new would be more than that) they will spend a lot and take years to get right if they continue on their own... We don't want to do that! We want to be on the road. had enough construction experience in my 20's...

So.. OK Sell now... but... Again if we want to try again we'd either have to take a plunge on used (longer transferrable warranties on new models help) or if new take yet another loss off the top with taxes etc...

I mean it feels like make this work or forget it for a long time...

We discussed moving to a rental we could store it at and save ~$75 a month and frankly even $475 doesn't hurt too bad...

But as we suspected NOW late spring best time to sell...

Thanks,

Walstib...

[GMFL]

Your trailer
Your money
Your call

[Walstib]

Originally Posted by GMFL

Your trailer
Your money
Your call

Gee...

Thanks...

Must have taken you quite some time to compose that brilliant bit of advice!

We were all confused till you showed up. It's all clear now!

Thanks....

W