Help Find a Bus

[Joe Camper]

This may start a feeding frenzy but thats O/K

I have some close friends who contacted me this week. It is getting close to the end of the school year and they have decided to buy, and, start looking now for a camper  so that hopefully by school year end they will have it and can hit the road.

They have 3 boys 8 to 13 and a pre 2 yr old daughter. What I suggested is they get a motorhome floorplan  then turn the master bedroom into a bunkhouse and use the livingroom for sleeping quarters for mom and dad and they were receptive to the idea.

They have a 40,000 budget. What have you seen latley?

We will not be messing around with E-BAY period. I will tell them I posted this and prompt them to join we will be getting togeather tomorrow morn.

This is always fun spending OPM isin't it LOL

[Joe Camper]

They are not in need of financing.

They are not interested in doing a conversion just purchase one already done.

[chart1]

Here is one that could probably be had for 40 range. It has a new 6v92 not rebuild w/15,000 miles. http://www.busforsale.com/buses/bus_detail.php?bus=425&name=Lucky&fsbo=true

[Joe Camper]

Not a rebuilt motor and trans but BRAN NEW very nice thank you for that.

IMO it would be a streatch to think they would come down 15 and I would feel like I was insulting the seller to offer that with a 55 asking.

What say you.

[Joe Camper]

Chart1 40 is not a "range" it is the limit.

Ideally I would like to find something closer to 30 purchase price so they can have the money to change what they need to and have some left over for unseen "issues" and we all know there will be plenty.

[chart1]

I would not hesitate to offer 40,000. This is a buyers market. There are so many buses out there for sale and a tough time to sale with fuel prices where they are. Most people raise the price more than what they are willing to take just knowing they are going to be talked down. The ad does not say price is firm!!  The worst they could say is NO..... ALL TIRES ARE 99%

[happycamperbrat]

I was taught many years ago to offer 75% of what a buyer is asking for, then negotiate if they say no. I havent always done that because I didnt feel right, but it seems to be fairly common practice. And yes, right now big vehicles are a bargin and dropping everyday.

[Joe Camper]

That is not the only bus in the running at that website. There is 1 other in perticular that I would buy if I were looking.

http://www.busforsale.com/buses/bus_detail.php?bus=526&name=Hilda

This is a 2 owner bus has all the coverters documents and manualls and all the service records from day 1. Always stored inside and it has the OTR A/C on it and although it's not working all still there.

[chart1]

Not a bad bus but it needs all new tires.

[wal1809]

I would not hesitate to offer 30 cents on the dollar for a bus.  It is a buyers market.

[luvrbus]

What kind of work does he want to do Joe I bought a 2004 Liberty Elegant Lady XL11 with 1 slide  the guy was launching his boat and his wife had the bus in reverse instead of forward and backed off the boat ramp with the engine running just the back 1/3 of the bus got under water but it did play hell with the series 60 and the drivers seat has some stains lol.
I feel for the guy but I could not keep from laughing
   

good luck

[chart1]

Clifford can you send me some pics of the prevo. sent you a private message.

[rsmith]

Hey Joe,

I personally know the 2nd bus you mentioned 'Hilda'. It is a cream puff and pretty much loaded for the age. But, I don't think it would be possible to convert to a motorhome without doing quite a bit of modification. As an "executive coach" I think it would be perfect for someone...As a motorhome, Not So Much.

[gus]

Do not exclude ebay, I got my 4104 there. It is a good place to comparison shop also.

However, do not, ever, buy a bus unseen.

I told the PO if his bus didn't sell I would come look at it, liked it and bought it.

[Depewtee]

Joe,

I sent you a PM.

Brian S.