Emotional or Rational?

One of the things that keeps picking at us about the sleazy RV salesman was how he kept saying, "This decision is emotional. Stop trying to think rationally about it."

Huh?

He wanted it to be a purely emotional decision because he knew we really liked this coach. He saw it in us. He saw our reaction. There was no denying it. We loved it.

But, you can't make a six-figure decision based on emotion. At least, we can't.

We've tried the last few days to take emotion out of this decision.

And, in the words of Dr. Phil: How's that working for us?

We're learning that we can be patient.

Gas prices are likely to remain high. RV buyers are likely to become more sparse. Good dealers should be more willing to make good deals.

We just took a look at a couple of '09s in the floor plan we love. They're better. One-piece windshields are one of perhaps many welcome additions. And, good news, the MSRP is basically the same as this year.

So, we think we might just wait.

That, sports fans, is rational thinking.