Finding and buying a good bus
This is a very subjective subject. All decisions have to do with the buyers perceptions of the bus to be considered. I am a big Crown bus fan. Recently, I got a bus from Ebay to make into bus parts. After driving the bus for 4 days across the country, the bus is really great. Now, I cannot bring myself to make the bus into parts. The bus is a 1991 International powered by a 7.3 diesel and Allison AT543 trans. The rear axle gears are too low at 5:60 and road speed is about 55 MPH. The fuel economy was about 4.5 MPG. Other than needing some different rear gears, this bus is super good. The front tires are nearly new Michelins and the rears are very good. Every system works great. I paid $3250 for the bus. Flying to Kentucky, motels, food and fuel was another $3000. I think this bus is great. The seats are now gone and trying to make a decision. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Frank
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