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    Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 12:43pm

The Crown package is the only thing I've been told was coming up.  A dealer mentioned it to me in early August, so no secret there. 

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OK, just googled the crown package.. that's most of what we were shown.. I forgot about the faucet change in my PM.. lol. 
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The details on the Crown package have been on multiple dealer's sites for a while, so while it isn't on FR's site yet I'm comfortable posting this since the dealers have already done so:
 
-Jensen "Bluetooth" AM/FM/CD/DVD Stereo w/Wire Remote Control
-Two Interior Speakers
-Two Exterior Speakers
-Keyless Entry Door Lock
-Residential Goose Neck Faucet w/Pull Out Sprayer
-Pleated Shades

 
I got a chuckle on the "keyless entry".  I immediately got visuals of walking up to my pod, pulling out a remote and hearing it go "beep-beep" with the exterior lights flashing, like a car does.  LOL
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The keyless is the bomb, several at the Goshen Rally got it installed.. we love it.


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And hopefully no offense caused to those that have been sitting on this info - you did a good job keeping the secret.  I should have posted it when I first found out on 8/2 but it just completely slipped my mind.  I was the first to post about the 178, for instance.

That said, if I had been told and was asked to keep the secret I would have until FR announced it.  I keep secrets and promises.... just ask my kids.  Keeping my word has worked for and against them at times, lol.
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Another thing to consider.  Chances are the 2014 models will be higher-priced.  I keep vehicles a long time and buy last year's model, and would do the same if I were buying a new TT to keep for several years.  But, maybe the price increase, if any, will be insignificant.

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Originally posted by Sleepless

Another thing to consider.  Chances are the 2015 models will be higher-priced.  I keep vehicles a long time and buy last year's model, and would do the same if I were buying a new TT to keep for several years.  But, maybe the price increase, if any, will be insignificant.

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The best I can say is.. we bought our Pod 2 years ago for a very good price, our neighbor and camping buddy just bought a '13 177 from the same dealer, and paid about $450 more.. 
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And I'll add this.  I was just quoted a price on the 178 (with all options) that was only about $500 more than a quote from the same place for a 2010 171 (with all options).
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Originally posted by techntrek

And I'll add this.  I was just quoted a price on the 178 (with all options) that was only about $500 more than a quote from the same place for a 2010 171 (with all options).


Upsizing? Kids grow fast..

The 178 is a fantastic floor plan.. we are sure we would buy that if buying new now.
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You guys ROCK.  Thank you for being so helpful!  I love this forum!
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