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05-15-2015, 04:22 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Utah
Posts: 4
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: MVP
Engine: 3126b
Rated Cap: 69
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Good one in Colorado!
We were able to see this bus (and meet Charles M. - bonus!). Took one home (10 hour road trip back to Southern Utah, traveled great!). Now the fun begins for us... first time bus owners, plan to be living in it in a couple months!
Anyway, this is another good one if you're looking for this type:
2000 Thomas re MVP School Bus Good for Daily Route or for RV Conversion | eBay
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05-15-2015, 11:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Posts: 429
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Did you buy from ATS, this seller? All their auctions seem to end with unmet reserves, so I've been hesitant to talk to them.
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05-16-2015, 12:49 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Utah
Posts: 4
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: MVP
Engine: 3126b
Rated Cap: 69
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We think, after talking with them, that they simply aren't too eBay saavy (the previous ads had very limited descriptions, little details, generic photos; not pics of the actual buses, etc.). We think folks were scared to bid too much (almost like a "sight unseen" purchase!), so reserves weren't met. This ad is much more complete and seem to represent the bus well. We found the folks at ATS great to work with.
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05-16-2015, 06:42 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: hills of sw virginia
Posts: 889
Year: 1996
Chassis: thomas
Engine: 8.3 cummins
Rated Cap: 11 window
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i had thoughts of living in mine in a few months, not so much now. good luck
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05-16-2015, 07:08 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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How many hours does it have?
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05-16-2015, 07:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Posts: 429
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Thanks for the recommendation, Keltroy. They're definitely in a good location for us (an hour drive, instead of ten!). How'd you buy yours? Just contact direct after the eBay auction didn't work?
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05-17-2015, 01:32 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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I work with ATS and my office is at their yard, in fact. I'd be happy to help you. We've got tons of buses down here.
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www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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05-22-2015, 01:57 PM
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#8
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: in transit
Posts: 62
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466/5 speed spicer
Rated Cap: 72
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charles_m, i'd be grateful if you could give me a hand. I'll be ready to buy on July 15 and I hope to have one picked out by then. Should be out your way too. Does ATS keep a good regular inventory?
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05-22-2015, 06:45 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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It's hard to say where we will be at in July. ATS is in the process of selling off about 8 of the RE Thomas Buses right now. We will probably have a slew of others in around then, though. It's hard to say!
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Patina enthusiast and professional busman
www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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07-18-2015, 06:13 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: in transit
Posts: 62
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466/5 speed spicer
Rated Cap: 72
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How's it going, Charles? Did ATS get any more in?
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07-18-2015, 06:25 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Check out this BEAUTY.. It got all the goodies!
Public Surplus: Auction #1398705
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07-18-2015, 08:59 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: in transit
Posts: 62
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466/5 speed spicer
Rated Cap: 72
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but the big question is how much is it worth?
and what's wrong with this one?
http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auc...ew?auc=1396492
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07-18-2015, 11:16 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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More miles and less headroom... and I prefer AmTran.
But otherwise it looks like a FINE bus.
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07-18-2015, 07:34 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: in transit
Posts: 62
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466/5 speed spicer
Rated Cap: 72
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i thought about them both, but they're a tad too small to build a full-time set-up for me and my two teenage mutant sons.
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