ER 9,000 mile '08 demo for sale?

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http://earthroamer.com/pdf/EarthRoamer%20Promo%20For%20Sale.pdf

What's the new demo in the works? Odd, selling at the 9k mile mark... Not too sure about the $400 wood ladder. ;-)

 

[Willman]

Huge drool factor!!!!


:drool:

 

[Scott Brady]

There is another in the works and they seem to cycle through them pretty quick. Most likely to keep the miles down and showcase the newest innovations.

 

[haven]

The asking price appears to be the full 2008 retail price. The demo unit looks like it has the 22.5 inch rims. I like the black powder-coated bumper.

The advantage of this vehicle is that you can drive it home today, rather than getting in line for a delivery six months (or more) from now.

 

[Carlyle]

The only real disadvantage other than the height, weight and too much bling is the nearly 1/4 million dollars they want for it.

 

[Lynn]

The asking price appears to be the full 2008 retail price.

That strikes me as odd, even if they are compensating for the 9K miles by extending their warranty. The truck is used, after all. And even without the miles, it's 'last years model.' Unless ER trucks are among those vehicles unique enough to appreciate in value, rather than depreciate.

I guess if you have a waiting list for your product, you probably can ask a new price for a used item, and someone will pay it.

Personally, if I was paying a new price, I would want a new truck.

 

[Scott Brady]

It is just simple supply and demand IMO...

Some of the early EarthRoamers sold for 90-95% of their original price, even with 70k miles on them.

 

[adrenaline503]

Yikes, that thing costs almost as much as my house. I am not bashing by saying this, but that costs 10 times as much as my truck, is it really 10 times as fun to go places in it? I mean, if I had the money to burn maybe I would feel differently. Regardless of price, it is an amazing machine.

 

[explore this]

Is a Continental clad ER in the works, so they can play with?? **crossing fingers**

It's no doubt an interesting marketing approach to full bore retail it after getting some business use out of it and just offer a slightly extended warranty, valid only at their facility. Very little if any hit to them at all and free business use to boot. I fully agree with the supply/demand, but at what marketing/business statement? It's an attractive business model if this much demand and lack of supply continues...

My personal $.02 is that it gets frustrating in evaluating as a potential option down the road when you see simple things such as the $400 ladder or some of the other simple upgrades at such extreme costs. I don't mind paying a premium, but some things should be buried in the other profit, so you don't have to bruise your head so much banging it on the wall. It just makes you feel like you didn't get totally laid away when it's buried or most options aren't options, but standard, but that's just my take.

It IS an incredible conversion... Looking to see / hear the components / tests on the Continentals...

 

[kjp1969]

Is a Continental clad ER in the works, so they can play with?? **crossing fingers**

It's no doubt an interesting marketing approach to full bore retail it after getting some business use out of it and just offer a slightly extended warranty, valid only at their facility. Very little if any hit to them at all and free business use to boot. I fully agree with the supply/demand, but at what marketing/business statement? It's an attractive business model if this much demand and lack of supply continues...

My personal $.02 is that it gets frustrating in evaluating as a potential option down the road when you see simple things such as the $400 ladder or some of the other simple upgrades at such extreme costs. I don't mind paying a premium, but some things should be buried in the other profit, so you don't have to bruise your head so much banging it on the wall. It just makes you feel like you didn't get totally laid away when it's buried or most options aren't options, but standard, but that's just my take.

It IS an incredible conversion... Looking to see / hear the components / tests on the Continentals...

Judging from your criticism of ER prices and engineering on this and other threads, it sounds like an Earthroamer isn't for you. Luckily for you, there are plenty of other options, some cheaper, some heavier duty.

 

[explore this]

Judging from your criticism of ER prices and engineering on this and other threads, it sounds like an Earthroamer isn't for you. Luckily for you, there are plenty of other options, some cheaper, some heavier duty.

Thanks for the analysis, but that's what I seek to find out by asking questions. I probably wouldn't opt for the $400 ladder, no.

 

[kjp1969]

Thanks for the analysis, but that's what I seek to find out by asking questions. I probably wouldn't opt for the $400 ladder, no.

I'm here to help. :wavey:

 

[ujoint]

It's amazing that within 5 posts of every ER thread, the cost is criticized..

 

[Nullifier]

It's amazing that within 5 posts of every ER thread, the cost is criticized..

And your surprized by this why?! Those things cost more then most of our houses. And for some probably a few houses combined LOL! They are truely fine machines but I suspect not to many of them are actually used as intended. Kind of like Hummers.

Personally if I had the money I would consider one as an option. I just do not think that it is realistic for folks on this thread to drop that kind of money into a rig like that since most here are into Building not buying.

ER has a great target market product. I would say less then 10% of EP's members are in ER's "target market" But I would say that 60% of us wish we were the target market! :friday:

 

[kjp1969]

And your surprized by this why?! Those things cost more then most of our houses. And for some probably a few houses combined LOL! They are truely fine machines but I suspect not to many of them are actually used as intended. Kind of like Hummers.

Personally if I had the money I would consider one as an option. I just do not think that it is realistic for folks on this thread to drop that kind of money into a rig like that since most here are into Building not buying.

ER has a great target market product. I would say less then 10% of EP's members are in ER's "target market" But I would say that 60% of us wish we were the target market! :friday:

Yes they are expensive, and they are apparently well built. I would probably never buy one, because I'm eternally cheap and am always looking for the "80% of the utility for 20% of the cost" option. In this case, that means something along the lines of a full size pickup and 4wheel camper. (shoot, I won't afford that either!)

But I certainly admire the engineering and craftsmanship of Earthroamers, and given those factors, they are probably worth the price from the man-hours/materials point of view. Kind of like a Rolex- they're spendy, they're worth it, and yet I probably won't ever own one.