Hi all. I'm new to Toyota campers (and motorhomes in general; my
camping experience has been limited to backpacking and car camping)
and found this list last week. I've learned a lot already by
skimming the archives. Thanks to all who have shared their
experience and expertise with these rigs with this list, I appreciate
the information.
We are considering purchasing a 1988 Toyota Odyssey (w/fiberglass
exterior) with 81,000 miles on it. It looks terrific inside and out,
has a new transmission, new tires, new water pump (to sink,etc., not
the engine water pump) and a bunch of extra amenities like microwave,
tv, tv/radio, nice fridge, carpet runners, recently resealed roof,
etc. The owners are a nice older couple (2nd owners) who are asking
$8500 for it. They put over $2000 into it over the last year, and
the blue book ranges between $6000+ up to around $9000, so it seems
like a fair asking price.
I was wondering what the folks on this list think of the price, and
whether there's any problems with the Odyssey that people have
encountered. Should we put a transmission cooler on it before
setting out on the road? We're going across country this summer and
hope to make it there and back without mechanical problems. It's a
beautiful motorhome (we looked at several and this is the nicest
I've seen for the price) and I'd like to buy it, providing the
mechanic's inspection indicates it's trip-worthy. Any information or
advice much appreciated.
thanks in advance,
Rosannah
