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Title: Advice for a third 4th bus time buyer
Post by: thbunners on March 21, 2017, 05:09:06 PM
I've owned three busses before. All converted and used for touring with my band. The current one is a 4106 and it's feeling old and hard to find parts and everyone has families now so I think it's time to move up to something newer and bigger.  probably 40 ft.,automatic trans. ready to pay 10k but not more.

My question: I want my new bus to be a very common model and a workhorse so i can pull into any town USA and find a mechanic and parts.

My first impression is that an MCI from the 90's is a good fit.  I would love to hear other opinions and ideas.

thanks
Title: Re: Advice for a third 4th bus time buyer
Post by: opus on March 21, 2017, 05:20:39 PM
Quote from: thbunners on March 21, 2017, 05:09:06 PM

My question: I want my new bus to be a very common model and a workhorse so i can pull into any town USA and find a mechanic and parts.


thanks

Thats probably going to steer you away from anything with a 2 stroke.
Title: Re: Advice for a third 4th bus time buyer
Post by: muldoonman on March 21, 2017, 05:23:01 PM
Quote from: opus on March 21, 2017, 05:20:39 PM
Thats probably going to steer you away from anything with a 2 stroke.

And 10k.
Title: Re: Advice for a third 4th bus time buyer
Post by: eagle19952 on March 21, 2017, 07:07:02 PM
Quote from: muldoonman on March 21, 2017, 05:23:01 PM
And 10k.

best think about a lease...
Title: Re: Advice for a third 4th bus time buyer
Post by: Geoff on March 21, 2017, 07:36:23 PM
I think somebody is dreaming.  Better keep the 4106.  10k is pocket change and would be better used to keep the old girl going.

--Geoff