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Fiberglass Pool |
Sports Car |
Luxury Boat |
Camper
Motor Home |
Cabin |
Timeshare |
| Purchase Price |
$25,000 and up |
$35,000 and up |
$30,000 and up |
$25,000 and up |
$75,000 and up |
$15,000 and up |
| Usage |
Use every day and night, from Spring
thru Fall or year-round
in some locations. |
Anytime |
Weekend use and vacations. |
Weekend use and vacations. |
Weekend use and vacations.
Yearly use if surrounding activities can support it. |
Limited time and length of usage |
| Entertaining |
Great gathering place
for a nearly unlimited
amount of friends and
family. Home already
stocked with food and
drinks. |
Only seats two |
Limited amount of people.
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
Limited amount of people.
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
| Storage Costs |
None if indoors.
Winterize if outdoors. |
Winter Storage |
Winter Storage |
Winter Storage |
Winter maintenance. |
None |
| Maintenance Issues |
Low maintenance |
Regular maintenance and
unexpected repairs. |
Regular maintenance and
unexpected repairs. |
Regular maintenance and
unexpected repairs. |
Heavy maintenance inside
and outside. |
None |
| Maintenance Time |
Minimal |
Minimal to extensive |
Minimal to extensive |
Time spent preparing to go
and cleaning after returning
home. |
Minimal to extensive |
None |
| Maintenance Cost |
Minimal |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Yearly dues of $400 to
$5,000 |
| Additional Insurances |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
None |
| Theft Problems |
None |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to
break-ins. |
None |
| Travel Issues |
None |
Premium gas only.
High gas prices. |
Early return home due to
bad weather. High Docking
fees. High gas prices. |
Early return home due to
bad weather. Campsite fees.
Low mileage per gallon.
High gas prices. |
Stuck inside during bad
weather. |
Rental car fees. Airport
hassles, high ticket prices.
High gas prices. |
| Traffic Issues |
None |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
| Public Exposure |
Your own backyard
oasis. |
Exposed to the public.
Crowded roads. |
Exposed to the public.
Crowded roads. |
Exposed to the public.
Crowded roads. |
Varies by location. |
May have high tourist population. |
| Other Items of Interest |
A ceramic composite
pool can be relocated
to your new home.
Qualifies for a home
improvement loan. |
Great if you are a
bachelor or bachelorette. |
Fiberglass never
deteriorates, but other
components do. |
A way to see the entire
country. |
Quiet escape from home. |
Planned getaway. |
