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Bus Discussion => Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) => Topic started by: grantgoold on January 05, 2012, 03:53:17 AM
Found this project bus that someone might consider. Sure you could pick it up for cheap?
http://www.sandersauto.com/auction/22926531-1996-MOTOR-COACH-MND-INC-BUS (http://www.sandersauto.com/auction/22926531-1996-MOTOR-COACH-MND-INC-BUS)
The damage must be worse than it looks if the repair cost is really $70,000. I noticed that most of the belts on the engine are missing.
Quote from: belfert on January 05, 2012, 05:33:08 AM
The damage must be worse than it looks if the repair cost is really $70,000. I noticed that most of the belts on the engine are missing.
My thoughts exactly. I would want to personally inspect the damage (and take a competent bus mechanic with me) before I bid on that bus. Things that "don't add up" usually don't add up.
Quote from: belfert on January 05, 2012, 05:33:08 AM
The damage must be worse than it looks if the repair cost is really $70,000. I noticed that most of the belts on the engine are missing.
Assume the engine a total loss, add replacement labor, allow about 30% more extra. Add shipping costs (either bus your way or parts towards the bus). Subs-tract this amount from a similar one in reasonable condition and you MAY have an idea of how much to bid. Don't get too surprised if it sells at less than scrap value.