" Blue Book Value " ??

[travelingfools]

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 ?

[tekebird]

you will not find such a thing for a converted bus.

best you can do it get it appraised

[travelingfools]

The bus Im interested in is seated..does that make a difference ?

[Utahclaimjumper]

  HUGE!!!

[tekebird]

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.

[tekebird]

Where is the bus located, perhaps ther eis a Good appraiser close.

[H3Jim]

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.

[skihor]

http://www.automotiveappraisals.com/id9.html
I've heard these guys are fair and easy to deal with.

Don & Sheila