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    Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 7:51pm
Originally posted by Richand Cindy

Wow that's high.  The MSRP sticker for our 180 shipped to PA was $22549.25 with every option except the bike rack.  Our dealer out the door price was around $15,000 (Couch was $14,500) but our local dealer wanted $20,000 and that was not out the door but the quoted price.  So we bought 100 miles away and have been very happen. We did need service but dropped it off after a trip to Ohio and when we returned to pick it up a few weeks later also turned that into a trip. We know we can never go back to our local guy for service but that's fine with me.
Couch's quote to me was - 2018 R-Pod 180 is $14,840 and 2018 R-Pod 179 is $15,260. It will be interesting to see what our  'local' dealer's response will be.
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I was told (or read) that in 2017.5, R Pod's exterior color was changed to the Blue color.  I have a 2017.5 Pod.  Perhaps this is the same for the 178.   Perhaps you might explore that further. 
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Posts: 39 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jul 2017 at 12:33pm
We went to see the 'new' 2017, green, R-Pod. As described, it is brand new and in perfect condition. It comes with an r-dome and a winter cover. We really liked the set up over the 179 and 180. We like the idea of having separate beds for a good night's sleep. we also like the r-dome for extra room. The lowest the owner would consider was 13K; enough to pay off the existing loan. Couch's gave us a quote of $14,975 for a 2018 R-Pod 178 . I'm not sure if that is the OTD price or not; I need to call them. 

So, what to do????? Buy the older one and have it now or deal with Couch and get a newer model for 2k more along with a long drive from NH to get it?

The local dealer has not responded to my email as to meeting Couch's price.
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Posts: 328 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 10:53am
Couch's price includes battery and propane fill so only items needed would be sewer hookup, water lines, leveling pads, etc.  The seller probably already has those and may throw it in.  Tough decision to make I agree
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 4:41pm
Pretty much what I supposed on used Pod. If they owe 13K, they are not going to sell for 12K, unless they are willing to lose a grand. Appears 13K for a 2017 used or 15K for a new Pod. Tough decision, you can do a lot of mods for 2K.
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Posts: 39 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 1:08pm
I  just put a deposit on a new 2018 178 R-Pod at a dealer in VT. The local NH dealer , 70 miles away,wouldn't work with me, this dealer, 120 miles away, came within $300 of couch's price! With a travel distance  of 1800 miles RT to Couch's vs 240 miles RT to VT, I went for it. Oh boy, let the fun begin :-) 

I know I'm going to have many newbie questions.
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