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Three D4500 buses up for auction

Started by Geoff, April 16, 2018, 06:17:08 PM

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windtrader

When I was searching for a bus last year while still considering doing the conversion myself, I checked out a couple '95 MCI 102D3. They were no longer CA compliant and the owner stated there was a market outside but as we can see prices are very weak. Remember, even in CA, you can convert and register as a motorhome to be exempted.  As Cliff says, more will be coming to market. I'm sure the fleet managers are going to squeeze every last mile out of them but still ....Deals deals deals... lol
Don F
1976 MCI/TMC MC-8 #1286
Fully converted
Bought 2017

John316

One thing to keep in mind with buying an ex service bus. From what I have seen, the service managers let the maintenance slip towards the end of the buses life span. Think about why. Why do pm, when you can save that money, and you are going to sell it anything?

We spent tens of thousands on deferred maintenance. A deal is only a deal if its a deal. More to a deal than a low price.
Sold - MCI 1995 DL3. DD S60 with a Allison B500.

luvrbus

Quote from: John316 on April 30, 2018, 07:13:15 AM
One thing to keep in mind with buying an ex service bus. From what I have seen, the service managers let the maintenance slip towards the end of the buses life span. Think about why. Why do pm, when you can save that money, and you are going to sell it anything?

We spent tens of thousands on deferred maintenance. A deal is only a deal if its a deal. More to a deal than a low price.

Lol And I reaped the benefits I cannot believe the money that was spent on that bus,ps I am a still spending $$$ too   
Life is short drink the good wine first

John316

Quote from: luvrbus on April 30, 2018, 07:25:55 AM


Lol And I reaped the benefits I cannot believe the money that was spent on that bus,ps I am a still spending $$$ too   

So what are you doing to it these days? It would be fun to see pics of it sometime. That bus was my baby and I'm glad its still being cared for.
Sold - MCI 1995 DL3. DD S60 with a Allison B500.