2000 Thomas Bus 3/4 length for sale

[dom_the_bus]

Due to family reasons, we are selling our partially converted bus.
Here is some info:
Thomas
Year: 2000
Mileage: 43000
3/4 length
WE painted it blue ourselves, in order to get insurance (currently insured through Good Sam Insurance Agency), so it does NOT look factory
has one solar panel on the roof to power lights (LED lights above windows) and it has 2 outlets
simple kitchen with hand pump for water and a tank for gray water
queen size bed with storage underneath
pictures attached
asking $9,000

 

[o1marc]

Have you confirmed that mileage, seems substantially low for an 18 yo bus? Typical that speedos are replaced, do you have any maintenance records?

 

[bluefalcon]

What engine/transmission?
Tire condition?
Rust?
Total length of bus (front to rear bumper)?
Interior roof height?

 

[dom_the_bus]

The bus was designated for transport of children in wheelchairs (and originally equipped to accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs) and not used daily.

 

[Gkozz]

So what’s the exterior length
Thx

 

[dom_the_bus]

Have you confirmed that mileage, seems substantially low for an 18 yo bus? Typical that speedos are replaced, do you have any maintenance records?

This was a handicapped bus, equipped to accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs, and not used daily.

 

[dom_the_bus]

So what’s the exterior length
Thx

The bus is 27 feet long.

 

[PNW_Steve]

Engine and transmission?

 

[dom_the_bus]

Engine and transmission?

101 6 Cylinders 7.2L Turbo Diesel
automatic transmission

 

[Sleddgracer]

101 6 Cylinders 7.2L Turbo Diesel
automatic transmission

what model is the transmission?, or how many gears does it have?

 

[PNW_Steve]

Would that by any chance a CAT 3126?

Which automatic transmission?

 

[dom_the_bus]

Would that by any chance a CAT 3126?

Which automatic transmission?

I do not know anything else about the engine/transmission that what is already posted. Sorry.

 

[PNW_Steve]

I do not know anything else about the engine/transmission that what is already posted. Sorry.

Most folks here look for a little more detail before putting their money down.

You may improve your odds of finding a buyer if you educate yourself as to what it is you are selling.

Best of luck.

 

[klwinter2]

AMEN... Do people buy these buses without knowing what they are buying? ..
If a seller can not articulate.. ENGINE-make,model, repairs, Miles, Transmission-make and model... WALK AWAY...

 

[geminusprime]

On the other hand, nothing wrong with wanting to get into skoolies but lacking vehicle knowledge. It isn't a guarantee that their bus is the worst combination imaginable, they may just not know much about the mechanics of one.


Yes, probably not the best person to buy a bus from, but nothing stopping someone from checking the vehicle out. Plenty of dealerships and auction sites (govdeals, public surplus) rarely have all of this information listed, same with ebay yet I see plenty of people that get their buses from those locations.





I went to see nearly a dozen buses just to check them out due to incomplete listings from school districts, individual parties, and dealers.


Just my two cents.

 

[Tango-SKO]

Some of the best deals to be found will be from people who don't know what they have. Takes a lot more work to sort out but can also yield some great results.

 

[o1marc]

AMEN... Do people buy these buses without knowing what they are buying? ..
If a seller can not articulate.. ENGINE-make,model, repairs, Miles, Transmission-make and model... WALK AWAY...

Apparently this guy did.As mentioned before, some of the best deals are had from sellers who don't know what they have. Instead of walking away, do your due diligence and maybe get a good deal. As I mentioned before, some good deals can be had by searching for your item, but misspelling it. People who post misspelled items get very little traffic or exposure due to the spelling.

 

[MarkyDee]

Could you post the VIN? Maybe a quick search can yield more info?


Or maybe pop the engine hatch and post a pic of that?


Just some thoughts....

 

[dom_the_bus]

The bus has just sold.

 

[cliffrodriguez]

Still for sale? Could you email full pictures and other detail to cliffrodriguez@gmail.com live in CT have to figure out how to get your way.
Thank you.