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pmjensen

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Topic: R Pod 172
Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 11:35am

Welcome to the forum. As they say what's done is done. Enjoy your Pod and the adventures you will have.

Happy Podding

2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod
2014 Silverado

Bigbit

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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:47am

Susanyang,

You are suffering from Buyer's remorse, and probably unnecessarily.

I'm in the L.A. area. When I bought my 175 2 years ago, I looked at buying from Couch's in Ohio (who had the lowest price), and having the camper shipped back here. The best price I could get to ship the trailer was about $2,400. When I added that to the Couch's price, suddenly my local dealer price didn't look so bad. Then add to that the fact that you have now built a relationship with your local dealer through the purchase, and you will probably get less hassle from them when / if the Pod needs service.

Your price does not sound bad for a west coast sale.

Snowbound

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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:41am

Hey, just be glad you did not buy it in Canada. We paid 18,950 BEFORE taxes this spring. I've heard the price has gone up and that is with our dollar being worth more than yours.

Tom and Bette
in our 177 "The Gastropod"

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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:22am

We paid $14500 for the 182G in Illinois. It was about $500 more expensive than what Couch's was going to charge before shipping, so we came out pretty well.

At the end of the day, you want to consider what you have and whether the price you pay for it is worth the enjoyment you'll get from it over the years.

Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys.

FISHTAIL

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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 9:22am

That might not be as bad as you think. You can probably add at least 1k over my price for shipping, maybe more. Either way, it wont matter 6 months from now...you'll have forgotten all about it. Enjoy your new camper!

Susanyang

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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 1:01am

Thank you all for the replies!!

Although we really love our R-Pod, but indeed, we paid too much! We paid $15,900 including title and all other fees. Ouch

The dealer acted like he lost money on it! Now who's the fool??? He is a really good salesman and actor!

We are hoping we will have many good memories camping in our little R-Pod with our children.

Susan aka sucker

(San Jose, CA)

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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 11:59pm

I just paid 12,795 for a loaded up 176 last Friday. Only missing options on ours were the bike rack and axle risers, it's got everything else. But I had to drive 1200 miles (round trip) to get that price. Also, (I just realized I missed one part) that was before taxes, but including fee's. Add another 800 or so for sales tax in my case, which I haven't paid yet. I just got my title yesterday, so now I've got to make a trip to the DMV.

I wouldn't sweat it if someone paid less than you though, such is life. If you put in an offer on it, then obviously you thought that was a good price you were willing to pay for something you wanted. Just because someone else may have gotten it for less doesn't change the fact that you felt the deal was fair.

As long as you are within a reasonable amount of what most folks are paying, I'd call it good and forget about it. You won't even think about what you paid for it in a year anyway after you've been using it.

jayber

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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:50pm

I paid $12,200 this spring for a loaded 171.

Jay
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RP 171 aka PodInn

techntrek

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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:17pm

Welcome! I can only tell you what I paid almost 2 years ago for my 171. $12020 plus a $50 "processing fee" which I'm sure I could have talked down.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 6:40pm

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your new Pod!

Prices.....I have heard from several people that almost all RVs are more expensive West of the Mississippi River. My own shopping over the years seems to indicate this. Most everyone seems to be paying in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. (plus taxes, title, etc.)

No matter what I buy, it seems that it is always a little cheaper (somewhere) AFTER I buy.

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pmjensen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Aug 2010 Location: South Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 179	Topic: R Pod 172 Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 11:35am
	Welcome to the forum. As they say what's done is done. Enjoy your Pod and the adventures you will have. Happy Podding
	2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod 2014 Silverado

Bigbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Location: USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 58	Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:47am
	Susanyang, You are suffering from Buyer's remorse, and probably unnecessarily. I'm in the L.A. area. When I bought my 175 2 years ago, I looked at buying from Couch's in Ohio (who had the lowest price), and having the camper shipped back here. The best price I could get to ship the trailer was about $2,400. When I added that to the Couch's price, suddenly my local dealer price didn't look so bad. Then add to that the fact that you have now built a relationship with your local dealer through the purchase, and you will probably get less hassle from them when / if the Pod needs service. Your price does not sound bad for a west coast sale.

Snowbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:41am
	Hey, just be glad you did not buy it in Canada. We paid 18,950 BEFORE taxes this spring. I've heard the price has gone up and that is with our dollar being worth more than yours. B
	Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod"

tpierce220 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Oswego IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:22am
	We paid $14500 for the 182G in Illinois. It was about $500 more expensive than what Couch's was going to charge before shipping, so we came out pretty well. At the end of the day, you want to consider what you have and whether the price you pay for it is worth the enjoyment you'll get from it over the years.
	Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys.

FISHTAIL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Location: La Plata, MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 130	Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 9:22am
	That might not be as bad as you think. You can probably add at least 1k over my price for shipping, maybe more. Either way, it wont matter 6 months from now...you'll have forgotten all about it. Enjoy your new camper!

Susanyang Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2011 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 1:01am
	Thank you all for the replies!! Although we really love our R-Pod, but indeed, we paid too much! We paid $15,900 including title and all other fees. The dealer acted like he lost money on it! Now who's the fool??? He is a really good salesman and actor! We are hoping we will have many good memories camping in our little R-Pod with our children. Susan aka sucker (San Jose, CA)

FISHTAIL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Location: La Plata, MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 130	Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 11:59pm
	I just paid 12,795 for a loaded up 176 last Friday. Only missing options on ours were the bike rack and axle risers, it's got everything else. But I had to drive 1200 miles (round trip) to get that price. Also, (I just realized I missed one part) that was before taxes, but including fee's. Add another 800 or so for sales tax in my case, which I haven't paid yet. I just got my title yesterday, so now I've got to make a trip to the DMV. I wouldn't sweat it if someone paid less than you though, such is life. If you put in an offer on it, then obviously you thought that was a good price you were willing to pay for something you wanted. Just because someone else may have gotten it for less doesn't change the fact that you felt the deal was fair. As long as you are within a reasonable amount of what most folks are paying, I'd call it good and forget about it. You won't even think about what you paid for it in a year anyway after you've been using it.

jayber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Mar 2011 Location: CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:50pm
	I paid $12,200 this spring for a loaded 171.
	Jay 2010 Honda Odyssey RP 171 aka PodInn

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:17pm
	Welcome! I can only tell you what I paid almost 2 years ago for my 171. $12020 plus a $50 "processing fee" which I'm sure I could have talked down.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 6:40pm
	Welcome to the group and congratulations on your new Pod! Prices.....I have heard from several people that almost all RVs are more expensive West of the Mississippi River. My own shopping over the years seems to indicate this. Most everyone seems to be paying in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. (plus taxes, title, etc.) No matter what I buy, it seems that it is always a little cheaper (somewhere) AFTER I buy.