ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge
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04-25-2005, 08:34
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ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge
could I get some feedback on the annual maintenance and repair costs
for a bluebird about 15 years old? I looked at a 15 year old unit, very good condition, average miles. The annual bills were a shock. They averaged 3,000 to handle routine maintenance. Items needing repair ran four times what I would expect. $200 oil changes, $1,800 tuneups were common. Replacing AC units or inop refrigerator ran $1,500 to 2,000. Tires ran 1,800 for four, with two more to go! troubleshooting a rough running engine socked the owner for $2,000 and resulted in the replacement of two fuel filters. This ritual repeated itself the following year. If the motorhome was a gift, it looks like it would still cost $500 per month to keep it running. Isn't this a little high? After paying for it, and the additional $500 to keep it on the road, you still have not bought insurance, or paid for the wear and tear or the campsite for the night, or storage in the off season. How about extended warranties? The owner plunked down almost $4,000 for two years of warranty, and did not have a single claim. Are these warranties worth the price? Any accountants out there owning a vintage bird? I would love to hear from everyone! Frank |
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ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - braemaroh - 04-25-2005 08:34
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - John Suter - 04-25-2005, 08:58
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - Bryan Altier - 04-25-2005, 09:19
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - braemaroh - 04-25-2005, 10:32
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - George Lowry - 04-25-2005, 11:01
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - Jeff Miller - 04-25-2005, 11:15
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - Mike Hohnstein - 04-25-2005, 13:57
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - Jack & Donna Smith - 04-25-2005, 15:37
ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge - Mike Hohnstein - 04-25-2005, 15:46
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