I'm trying to find a bus 40 long. Preferably with engine in back but thats not critical. I understand best is to get Cummins and Allison yet some folks like Cat others say to stay away from it.
Biggest debate is that I want a reliable bus, I understand that post 2008 have at least DPF and often DEF, which is best to stay away from as if it breaks then there is big expenses, but do they break often is the question? I guess I'm trying to understand is it really best to get a bus prior to 2008, because it may have other issues and other things break, from what I see online people even sometimes replace engines on these, so do those 2 risks weigh the same or does DPF and DEF potential issues really outweigh the other potential problems? So simple question is it worth to stay away from 2008 and up buses, because I seen some really nice 2010 ones and some with just DPF and not DEF.
Second thing I'm trying to understand is... How good are those blood mobiles? I know the school buses are very tough and in case of accident they really protect those inside, can the same be said for blood mobiles? I know they also often use Blue Bird and have similar engines with Cummins and Allison. But ar the walls as though, are the metal sheets as thick?
Are there any issues registering these or converting to RV title? Thanks.
Biggest debate is that I want a reliable bus, I understand that post 2008 have at least DPF and often DEF, which is best to stay away from as if it breaks then there is big expenses, but do they break often is the question? I guess I'm trying to understand is it really best to get a bus prior to 2008, because it may have other issues and other things break, from what I see online people even sometimes replace engines on these, so do those 2 risks weigh the same or does DPF and DEF potential issues really outweigh the other potential problems? So simple question is it worth to stay away from 2008 and up buses, because I seen some really nice 2010 ones and some with just DPF and not DEF.
Second thing I'm trying to understand is... How good are those blood mobiles? I know the school buses are very tough and in case of accident they really protect those inside, can the same be said for blood mobiles? I know they also often use Blue Bird and have similar engines with Cummins and Allison. But ar the walls as though, are the metal sheets as thick?
Are there any issues registering these or converting to RV title? Thanks.
. Often times those buses are being sold because DPF (Diesel Particulate filters) have to regenerate and often are not doing so any longer which is a reason for sale of the bus in the first place because replacing those systems cost as much or more than you would pay for the bus. If you did spend to replace it, it would work and last you a good 10 years easy without issues likely. It's just that some don't want to fork over the costs to replace the system with a new one. Some Buses have engine problems which are costly on any version of the bus but to have engine problems plus DPF issues, it becomes too costly for most to want to make the investment, especially since there are still non DPF buses in existance.
