9,000 mile 1997 Schoolie
I have a 1997 school bus that was only used for field trips within its life span. I purchased the bus at 6,400 miles and converted it fully to an off-grid build. I really noticed the engine “breaking back in” during driving the first 500 or so miles, after that it’s been literally perfect.
I noticed the rarity of this low mileage and I’m wondering y’all’s thoughts on this. I noticed people not even believing under 10k engines are out there?
I’ve had 3 diesel mechanics look at it at this point and they all say the same thing, they’ve never seen a 90s bus that clean and well looking. There is literally zero rust on the frame or really any parts of the bus, maybe a little surface rust on exhaust pipe lol.
I’m really just curious what the rarity of this is. Has anyone seen a 1997 international bus under 10k miles?
I’ve heard the “odometer reset” things that go around but I am certain this bus was only used maybe 3-4 times a year during its life span. Bought directly from the school. I was scared to even buy it at first cause it all seemed too good to be true, somehow I got lucky?
Would love to hear others thoughts.
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