[ I'm not sure if this is the best group
to post this in. If you know of a better
group let me know. ]

Hello,

I am considering a manufactured home
because they offer a very attractive
price point. However, based on what
I've read on various message boards
I am having serious doubts as to the
viability of these homes. To make
matters more difficult there are no
less than three key players in the
process each of which seem to have
a history of probelms:

1) Manufacture
2) Dealer
3) Setup and Installer

It seems that any or all of these player
can ruin your home buying experience.

My question is basically this. Based on
the horror stories I've seen here and
elsewhere is there any real point in
considering a manufactured home?

Are there people out there who have had
good luck with their manufactured home?
How can one make sure they get a good
deal and their home is delivered and
installed properly?

Also, are the rates of dissatisfaction of
manufactured home owners significantly
higer than "traditional" home owners?
They also have their fair share of
problems.

I really like the cost savings of a
manufactured home but I don't even want
to get involved if it's something that
I'll regret the rest of my life. (I'm
going to put down a sizeable amount of
cash for the down payment -- at least
it's sizeable to me .

I look forward to your comments.

Kent