2002 Southern Lifestyles 16x80

[Ray Acardo]

I have a chance to buy a 2002 Southern Lifestyles 16x80 Manufactured Home, that is still on the dealers lot, never titled. It's 3 bedroom 2 bath with all appliances. They are willing to take $26,900 for the home including delivery and setup. The only problem I noticed is there are some cracks in the ceiling (it has the blown in type ceilings like you see in regular homes). The dealer said once set up on my lot that they will repair all of these cracks, and that it is a very minor repair. Is this a good deal considering the home has never been lived in ? Once repaired, do I run the risk of these ceiling cracks returning on this type of ceiling ?
Many of the 2005 models I have seen have these same type of cracks on the dealers lot. Is this common ?

[Kelley]

Yes, the cracks are common. It's a plaster product coating on the ceiling and cracks during transportation. Small cracks...spider cracks....hairline cracks are easily repaired. Only be concerned if the cracks are wider than a 1/2" which could indicate something structural. Some cracks may reappear or appear after delivery and set up as the home settles. This will likely be your repsonsiblity. Most home repair stores carry a spray type of plaster for repairs.

I don't know where you live, but a 2002 16x80 lot model at that price seems very fair to me indeed. Here in the North East retail on a new one would be over 35k.

Good Luck!