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R-pod Owners Forum : R Pod 172 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : R Pod 172 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:45:23 +0000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:35:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1882 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ R Pod 172 : Welcome to the forum. As they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16737#16737 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 1882
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
]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:35:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16737#16737 R Pod 172 : Susanyang, You are suffering... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16736#16736 Author: Bigbit
Subject: 1882
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.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:47:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16736#16736 R Pod 172 : Hey, just be glad you did not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16735#16735 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 1882
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.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:41:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16735#16735 R Pod 172 : We paid $14500 for the 182G in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16734#16734 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 1882
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.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:22:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16734#16734 R Pod 172 : That might not be as bad as you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16733#16733 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1882
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!]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:22:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16733#16733 R Pod 172 : Thank you all for the replies!!Although... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16729#16729 Author: Susanyang
Subject: 1882
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)

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:01:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16729#16729 R Pod 172 : I just paid 12,795 for a loaded... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16727#16727 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1882
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.
]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:59:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16727#16727 R Pod 172 : I paid $12,200 this spring for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16724#16724 Author: jayber
Subject: 1882
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 8:50pm

I paid $12,200 this spring for a loaded 171.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:50:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16724#16724 R Pod 172 : Welcome! I can only tell you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16721#16721 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1882
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. ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:17:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16721#16721 R Pod 172 : Welcome to the group and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16720#16720 Author: Guests
Subject: 1882
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.

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:40:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16720#16720 R Pod 172 : Don't be surprised at the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16719#16719 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 1882
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 6:33pm

Don't be surprised at the variation, Susan, there are a couple of dealers in the east/Midwest that discount heavily. If you got an HRE, made in Oregon, it still has to travel further t you in socal than it would to a person in MN or Ky from the big dealer in Indiana. Variables also include the % of sales tax and other licensing fees.
In any case, this should be an interesting thread!!

Welcome to the Podding life!!]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:33:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16719#16719 R Pod 172 : Hi all!We just got our 2011 RPod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1882&PID=16718#16718 Author: Susanyang
Subject: 1882
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 6:16pm

Hi all!

We just got our 2011 RPod 172 last weekend!! We did a lot of research beforehand before giving the dealer our offer.... which was accepted. Now I am thinking we have offered too high! How much is everyone paying out the door (title, tax, misc fees)?

I just want to compare, please don't think I am nosy :)

Susan

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