2014 338RETS worth upgrading to a 16+?

[LethalLimited]

Hello all, I'm looking into purchasing my first Travel Trailer for work since I work in construction. I have 0 intentions of going on trips or camping.
A co-worker is parting ways and he is selling his 2014 Jayco 338RETS for what I believe is a killer cash deal.
Thing is I started looking at luxury travel trailers this whole past week and doing a little more research shopping. I can get a 2016 338RETS for $8-10k more on average. The 2018+ models are still a good $20k in price difference so those are out of the equation.

The thing is, this being my first travel trailer will it be worth paying the extra 8-10K in getting a 2016 model? From what I can tell the only major difference is the front cap, color scheme and frame-less windows. Other than that everything else looks very identical.
Reason being is that I don't want to finance it, but if the upgrade is worth it I may consider that route.

Or would it be best to spend a few dollars on the 2014 model to upgrade the interior trim and counter tops to make it look like a modern 338RETS?

Thanks for your advice!

[Kurtomac]

How much we talking? And what prices are you seeing on 16+

[LethalLimited]

$18,300 cash.
2016 models I have been finding them anywhere from $25-30,000. Closer to the 30's to the same condition as this 2014 besides the oxidation on the top of the front cover.

[Kurtomac]

I’d buy that 2014

[jloco]

Originally Posted by Kurtomac

I’d buy that 2014

Me too.. I’m thinking any bugs in the 2014 have been worked out already, so that’s a plus imo.
If the 14 hasn’t been moved around a lot, it should be fine.. it’s the road wear and tear that really puts a hurt on these rigs

[newsleet]

I paid 38k out the door for a new 2107 dual ac, king bed, 16" tires, slide topper and dinette. Check the options a lot of the 2104 options are now standard. offer him 12k

[Kurtomac]

12k is a pretty deep lowball

[newsleet]

That model year MSRP was 40850.00 + options check it out here http://www.jayco.com/tools/archive/2...ilers/338rets/
I went new because I wasn't willing to pay the high prices for used.

18 is a good price, have him to throw in all the extras he has.