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Originally Posted by mjlaupp
If you are sure that you will keep the TM for 15-20 years, then buy new.
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I'm not sure it's even worth it then. For me, it's not. Granted, if people didn't buy new, there wouldn't be any used, and that wouldn't be good for any of us. But if you buy one that is only 1-3 years old, you're saving $5k-10k that you could save for repairs, and that is ALOT of repairs. And how much use does the average TM see in a year? I'm guessing 4-6 trips -- so for a 1-3 year old unit, you're looking at ones that have been used for 4-18 weekends. Is that alot? You have to decide for yourself.
In my mind, the only advantage in buying a new TM is convenience. You want a 2720 with red cushions in excellent condition? Call a few dealers and go pick one up this weekend. Otherwise, you may wait a year or more before a used one comes up in your area.
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Originally Posted by mjlaupp
I have bought both new and used. The only warranty that lasts for any length of time is the limited (first owner) warranty on the lift mechanism.
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I'm not sure how valuable this warranty is. As it turns out, it is indeed quite
limited IMHO. When I first read this, I interpreted the "lift system" as everything that has to do with raising and lowering the shells. As I learned at the factory a few months ago, this is not the case. The ONLY time this warranty applies is if the torsion bar actually BREAKS, which would be very, very unusual. I personally have not heard of anyone reporting one breaking on this forum.
The "bumper to bumper" warranty is only 1-year. It's not like you're getting a 5-year, 60,000 mile warranty like on many cars. Let the first owner take care of all the annoying warranty items in the first year.
Just my 2 cents.
Dave