The 35' F-Series MCI coach
 

The 35' F-Series MCI coach

Started by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM, July 05, 2020, 12:33:05 PM

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Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM

Has anyone ever driven or converted a 35' F-Series MCI coach? Would you enjoy this bus as a conversion?

Read all about this coach here in an old issue of Bus World magazine on the BCM Blog.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/mcis-new-f-series-concept-shell/
1999 Prevost H3-45
Gary@BusConversionMagazine.com

muldoonman

When did they start making these? Would like to downsize from my 40 footer as I'm getting older. I missed the part where it tells you the price. Guess if it ain't listed, you can't afford it. ;D

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM

Quote from: muldoonman on July 05, 2020, 01:26:04 PM
When did they start making these? Would like to downsize from my 40 footer as I'm getting older. I missed the part where it tells you the price. Guess if it ain't listed, you can't afford it. ;D

Not sure of the price new but it was "very attractive" and I heard they are not even building them anymore. But part of the reason for my post was to learn more about them.  The J3500 replaced the F-Series.

Here is a used F-Series going for $75K.  https://www.rvt.com/Mci-MCI-F3500-2001-Cullman-AL-ID9104399-UX175156
1999 Prevost H3-45
Gary@BusConversionMagazine.com

sledhead

I saw one for sale a few years back that had 3 slides . I liked it but at the time it was over 200 k used . to much for me , but I am sure the price today would be far less
not sure the 50 series would be enough power at that weight 

dave
dave , karen
1990 mci 102c  6v92 ta ht740  kit,living room slide .... sold
2000 featherlite vogue vantare 550 hp 3406e  cat
1875 lbs torque  home base huntsville ontario canada

buswarrior

The F model failed.

Only offered for a few years, it was far from up to MCI standards.

Parts will be a devil.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior
Frozen North, Greater Toronto Area
new project: 1995 MCI 102D3, Cat 3176b, Eaton Autoshift

luvrbus

The F was a Mexican built Dina with square tube totalistic suspension ,I think the new J3500 is a electric coach I read some where   
Life is short drink the good wine first

CrabbyMilton

The F3500 was only built for 4 years 2000-2004. It had a choice of the CUMMINS C8.3L or DETROIT S40. Doesn't say that it was ever offered with the rough S50.
The J3500 is not yet available as an electric.

luvrbus

I never saw a F in the rv configuration there was one here in Laughlin that was a day coach owned by the Ramada with the series 50 wasn't a smooth riding bus but cute   
Life is short drink the good wine first