Thinking About Getting An Airstream

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Jul 18, 2012 | 03:49 PM

El Camino Man

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Thinking About Getting An Airstream

Hey guys. Iv always been a fan of anything old and retro. The Airstream is the best of both worlds! I was browing my local classified newspaper and, wouldnt ya know it, an Airstream is in there! Its a 1973 Overlander, 27 footer, in "good condition". Asking $5800 obo. Does it seem like a good price? And what do you guys think about Airstreams (as in towing ability, comfort, looks, etc). Thanks guys!

Jul 18, 2012 | 08:18 PM

351Cleveland C4

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my 76 silverstreak tows like a dream! 36' long..... dont even know its back there with the 7.3...

Jul 18, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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Airstreams, in my experience, seem to draw a bimodal distribution. Folks either really like em or are not very interested in them.

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Jul 19, 2012 | 04:07 AM

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I think they're cool, but the older ones have a crap short tongue on them- if you aren't paying attention in a turn, you could put a bumper into that shiny skin pretty easy.

Jul 19, 2012 | 09:15 AM

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Pricing is SO subjective on older trailers...

If the interiors pristine and all systems work - that's fine !

if NO interior or the guts are hanging down - not so fine...

the right price is what YOU think is a fair price... make it a business decision, not an emotional one... because that "new car smell novelty" disappears after that first payment

Jul 19, 2012 | 09:33 AM