In speaking with my credit union and insurance company re: an '82 Prevost Im looking at, they both need the "blue book valu" for the vehicle. Ive done a bunch of searches but came up empty. Anyone dealt with this or have any ideas ?
you will not find such a thing for a converted bus.
best you can do it get it appraised
The bus Im interested in is seated..does that make a difference ?
HUGE!!!
does a bit...however there is still no "Blue Book" like with cars.
Kelly Blue Book or NADA
National Bus trader has a reference, but it is soley based of buses that sell through thier classifieds and is not always a good representation.
Where is the bus located, perhaps ther eis a Good appraiser close.
I looked high and low before buying my bus and I could not find anyone that would lend on a seated bus, unless it was at operator type prices, say $4,000 a month payments. The current wisdom, substantiated by my resesarch is that the banks will lend only on a converted bus, with an appraisal.
And yes, there is a very large difference in value betweenn seated and converted, either RV or entertainer.
http://www.automotiveappraisals.com/id9.html
I've heard these guys are fair and easy to deal with.
Don & Sheila