Snowbird
LIFE MEMBER
Following on from previous threads regarding build quality on new high end motorhomes I was wondering what the owners thought about the quality of the newer vans compared with there older models.
What I have noticed is what used to be a cheaper older quality built van in Germany is now becoming an expensive buy. Is it that the Germans have realised that the newer models are not up to scratch.
The older Hymer 694 and the older S class Hymers could be bought in Germany for very little money a few years ago, but now are in short supply and making premium money.
I know there are a few members on fun that keep there older vans and sing the praises of them and I am happy to say am one of them, but is it through sentimentality that we run them or are they better built than the newer models.
The reason I ask this question is that a few weeks ago I was contacted by someone who wanted a similar van to what I have and having spoken to him many times since, I received a phone call from Majorca where he had found a German registered one and was on route back to the UK with it.
Some are obviously prepared to go to extreme lengths to find what they consider quality.
What are your views on these older slower behemoths that quite possibly will outlive the owners.
What I have noticed is what used to be a cheaper older quality built van in Germany is now becoming an expensive buy. Is it that the Germans have realised that the newer models are not up to scratch.
The older Hymer 694 and the older S class Hymers could be bought in Germany for very little money a few years ago, but now are in short supply and making premium money.
I know there are a few members on fun that keep there older vans and sing the praises of them and I am happy to say am one of them, but is it through sentimentality that we run them or are they better built than the newer models.
The reason I ask this question is that a few weeks ago I was contacted by someone who wanted a similar van to what I have and having spoken to him many times since, I received a phone call from Majorca where he had found a German registered one and was on route back to the UK with it.
Some are obviously prepared to go to extreme lengths to find what they consider quality.
What are your views on these older slower behemoths that quite possibly will outlive the owners.