We wanted to take the time to show you a little comparison between owning a Composite Pool, sports car, luxury boat, camper/motor home, cabin, and time share.
Purchase Price…
Composite Pool: $15,000 and up
Sports Car: $35,000 and up
Luxury Boat: $30,000 and up
Camper/Motor Home: $25,000 and up
Cabin: $75,000 and up
Time Share: $15,000 and up
Usage…
Composite Pool: Use every day and/or night, from Sprint to Fall or year-around in some locations.
Sports Car: Anytime
Luxury Boat: Weekend use and vacations.
Camper/Motor Home: Weekend use and vacations.
Cabin: Weekend use and vacations. Yearly use if surrounding activities can support it.
Time Share: Limited time and length usage.
Entertainment…
Composite Pool: Great gathering place for nearly unlimited amount of friends and family. Home already stocked with food and drinks
Sports Car: Only two seats.
Luxury Boat: Limited amount of people. Shop to stock food and drinks.
Camper/Motor Home: Limited amount of people. Shop to stock food and drinks.
Cabin: Shop to stock food and friends.
Time Share: Shop to stock food and drinks.
Storage Cost…
Composite Pool: None if indoors, Winterization if outdoors.
Sports Car: Winter Storage.
Luxury Boat: Winter Storage.
Camper/Motor Home: Winter storage.
Cabin: Winter maintenance.
Time Share: None.
Maintenance Issues…
Composite Pool: Low maintenance.
Sports Car: Regular maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Luxury Boat: Regular maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Camper/Motor Home: Regular maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Cabin: Heavy maintenance inside and outside.
Time Share: None.
Maintenance Time…
Composite Pool: Minimal.
Sports Car: Minimal to extensive.
Luxury Boat: Minimal to extensive
Camper/Motor Home: Time spent preparing to go and clean after returning home.
Cabin: Minimal to extensive.
Time Share: None.
Maintenance cost…
Composite Pool: Minimal
Sports Car: Expensive
Luxury Boat: Expensive
Camper/Motor Home: Expensive
Cabin: Expensive
Time Share: Year dues of $400 to $5,000
Additional Insurances…
Composite Pool: None
Sports Car: Yes
Luxury Boat: Yes
Camper/Motor Home: Yes
Cabin: Yes
Time Share: None
Theft Problems…
Composite Pool: None
Sports Car: Exposed to theft and break-ins.
Luxury Boat: Exposed to theft and break-ins.
Camper/Motor Home: Exposed to theft and break-ins.
Cabin: Exposed to break-ins.
Time Share: None
Travel Issues…
Composite Pool: None
Sports Car: Premium gas only. High gas prices.
Luxury Boat: Early return home due to bad weather. High docking fees. High gas prices.
Camper/Motor Home: Early return home due to bad weather. Campsite fees. Low mileage per gallon. High gas prices.
Cabin: Stuck inside during bad weather.
Time Share: Rental car fees. Airport hassle, high ticket prices. High gas prices.
Traffic Issues…
Composite Pool: None
Sports Car: Heavy traffic on weekends Road construction delays.
Luxury Boat: Heavy traffic on weekends Road construction delays.
Camper/Motor Home: Heavy traffic on weekends Road construction delays.
Cabin: Heavy traffic on weekends Road construction delays.
Time Share: Heavy traffic on weekends Road construction delays.
Public Exposure…
Composite Pool: Your own backyard oasis.
Sports Car: Exposed to the public. Crowded roads.
Luxury Boat: Exposed to the public. Crowded water.
Camper/Motor Home: Exposed to the public. Crowded roads.
Cabin: Varies by location.
Time Share: May have high tourist population.
Other Items of Interest…
Composite Pool: An inground fiberglass pool can be relocated to your new home. Qualifies for a home improvement loan.
Sports Car: Great if you are a bachelor/bachelorette.
Luxury Boat: Fiberglass never deteriorates, but other components do.
Camper/Motor Home: A way to see the entire country.
Cabin: Quite escape from home.
Time Share: Planned getaway.
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