buying a lot model vs factory direct and more
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2002 12:22 am
I'm from Illinois, but have property in Wisconsin, so I've been working with dealers closer to the property. I've narrowed my choices to two at two different dealers. One is a Skyline Lexington and the other is a Stratton Manor (Independence) by Century. What are your opinions on these two manufacturers? I've found that the Skyline only offers Novodeck flooring, but it has a 10 year manufacturer's warranty...is Novodeck with a 10 year warranty a good thing?
The Skyline is real nice...very open, very bright, and there isn't much I'd change from the lot model. The dealer wants to sell us the lot model and said that it is listed for $63k, but will sell it for $57,799 and throw in central air and "blocking" (what's this?). Personally, I think coming down only 10% to sell a lot model isn't very much. What is a fair percentage to expect them to come down on a lot model as well as brand new?
The Independence has a lot of nice standard features, and we would have to get this one built just for us as their lot model has sold, not to mention it was a $73k model. We are making quite a few changes to bring the price down (don't need "deluxe appliances", a log feature wall, fireplace, or log siding), but we still would be happy with this home, and it seems it would be comparable to the Skyline in price/features. I have to finish my list to know for sure though.
Is it better to go with a factory direct home than a lot model? Supposedly, the Skyline has been on the lot 6 months, and the dealer starts making payments on it after 6 months, so they want to get rid of it. What do you recommend I do to get the best possible price for the homes without having to play the haggling game too long?
Thank you in advance!
Paula
The Skyline is real nice...very open, very bright, and there isn't much I'd change from the lot model. The dealer wants to sell us the lot model and said that it is listed for $63k, but will sell it for $57,799 and throw in central air and "blocking" (what's this?). Personally, I think coming down only 10% to sell a lot model isn't very much. What is a fair percentage to expect them to come down on a lot model as well as brand new?
The Independence has a lot of nice standard features, and we would have to get this one built just for us as their lot model has sold, not to mention it was a $73k model. We are making quite a few changes to bring the price down (don't need "deluxe appliances", a log feature wall, fireplace, or log siding), but we still would be happy with this home, and it seems it would be comparable to the Skyline in price/features. I have to finish my list to know for sure though.
Is it better to go with a factory direct home than a lot model? Supposedly, the Skyline has been on the lot 6 months, and the dealer starts making payments on it after 6 months, so they want to get rid of it. What do you recommend I do to get the best possible price for the homes without having to play the haggling game too long?
Thank you in advance!
Paula