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Originally Posted by offset
I’m supposed to pick it up tomorrow night. I found out about this platform a few days ago thought heck why not see if anyone has any insight.
If you have any thoughts I’d love to hear them! Thanks
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You are looking at a 1998 International with a T444E engine that most likely has an Allison 545 transmission. But to be sure, there is a label on the passenger side of the transmission itself that will tell you exactly the model you have. It probably will be covered in some grime. Otherwise get the VIN and call a local International/Navistar dealer to find out what you are looking at. Some are helpful,if not call until you find one.
You could find a bus with lower mileage, but with the proper maintenance records this may not be an issue. Having those records may depend if the seller is the most recent owner of this bus or a dealer.
Check the DOT date code stamp on each tire even if it has good tread. Ten years is the max that I would want to ride on a tire. Tire aren’t cheap and it takes six.
The price is not bad but asked yourself other questions because the true cost is after you bring it home. Is it long enough or too long? Is it tall enough inside? What about insuring it before driving it home? What is the rear end gear ratio (will affect your speed you asked about)?
My advice would be to be patient on the purchase of a bus. After researching and determining what the most important features are to have and the features to avoid, then look for just that. I have been the impatient one and overlooked some important issues, but never again.