Might have chosen a bus?

[Mobbs]

Hello! I want to start off by saying I'm new to the site, but I've already learned a ton here and I appreciate you guys so much.



I found a used 2007 Bluebird for $6800, it's just the size I've been wanting and the agent said the only thing broken is the wheelchair lift (which I was going to take out anyway.) I've attached some pictures - it all looks in order except for maybe water damage around the lift, but no rust anywhere else. Do you guys think that would be a problem?


Second question, the bus is located in Swansea which is 5 hours from where I live. I don't mind long drives, but I've never driven anything bigger than a pickup truck before and am a little worried. How did y'all learn to drive a bus? Is there anything I can do to prepare myself?


thanks in advance

[La Camioneta]

Well, you'd want to check all fluids and pressure in all tires. Maybe take some coolant and oil with you.

You'll need a gauge that reads to 120 or so psi, find at a truck stop. Some truck stops have free air at the truck pumps if you need it.

Set your side mirrors, normally you'll have a flat one for traffic and a smaller one, maybe convex, to see your tires and the lines on the road/ground.

When turning from a parking lot or at a T onto a road use the width of the lane, get your nose out so you don't run your rear wheels over the curb or the stop sign/ditch.

To begin with, plan a pull-out entry, meaning avoid reversing especially without a spotter.

Don't tailgate, and ease into stops, don't get right to the sign and slam on brakes. Brakes should seem very powerful, especially empty.

[Meathead]

^^^ what he said.

Wide turns
Careful on the brakes.
Check oil, coolant, trans fluid,steering fluid.

If you are unsure of how to check these fluids just ask. Someone has your bus and can direct you to the right spot. I drove a few thousand miles bf I found the power steering fluid res. Guess what? It was low!

[emoji3522] Dave

[dwood443]

easy to drive just watch your rear end when turning. If you turn right your rear end actually swings to the left. there's so much bus behind the rear wheels it acts as a pivot. You don't want to "catch" a car.

[Mobbs]

Thank you all so much for the advice!! I'm going to take the train down to the dealership and then drive it back on Monday. I'll keep you updated & send more pictures once I get it!!

[La Camioneta]

Originally Posted by Mobbs

Thank you all so much for the advice!! I'm going to take the train down to the dealership and then drive it back on Monday. I'll keep you updated & send more pictures once I get it!!

Great news!
Drive safe!

[cadillackid]

High Headroom, Shorty First Gen Bluebird Vision, Power mirrors, Low wheel wells or flat floor, looks like it might even have A/C, and really nice shape for being in the midwest. whats not to love about that.. I'd drive that!! im guessing a CAT C7 motor? (could be a cummins 5.9)Allison 2500 PTS Trans most likely.. should be a good runner.