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York
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 Posted - 09/19/2006 : 10:57:20 AM
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Could someone please tell me how much a new 2007-72 seater would cost these days or where I could go find some rough estimates?
Thanks,
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thomas86_a
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USA
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Posted - 09/19/2006 : 2:51:14 PM
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| Need a little more info- Type of Bus- Conventional or Transit FE/RE? Body and engine specs will help as well. |
If you have an International, you NEED customer service. |
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Mechan1c
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USA
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Posted - 09/20/2006 : 1:57:44 PM
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| For a C bus, $65,000-75,000 depending on how you equip it. Fully loaded, sky's the limit! |
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York
New Member
Canada
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Posted - 09/22/2006 : 10:21:50 AM
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Originally posted by thomas86_a
Need a little more info- Type of Bus- Conventional or Transit FE/RE? Body and engine specs will help as well.
Conventional would be fine. I don't know much about buses so I can quote specs. As we are thinking about buying a 20 seater or 72 seater school bus. Do you have any idea how much it will cost to run either? I've been able to estimate fuel costs and salary, but need numbers for maintenance and an other incidentals costs that may be significant.
Thanks everyone for your valuable input!
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Mechan1c
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USA
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Posted - 09/22/2006 : 5:49:47 PM
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| A 20 seat A bus will run about $40,000+ depending on options. Estimate .40 per mile for fuel, parts, and labor to maintain it. |
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CPCSC_TD
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 09/24/2006 : 07:56:58 AM
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Depends on how you spec your bus. Remember, you get what you pay for. The less money up front means more problems down the road- not as good warranty, smaller transmission resulting in increased fuel costs. Also, salesmen will try and tell you anything to get your business. Do some in depth research after you tally bids.
Also consider longevity of bus- do you want it to last 7 years for a 72 conventional or 15 for a rear engine transit.
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deleon
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 03:38:57 AM
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""Also consider longevity of bus- do you want it to last 7 years for a 72 conventional or 15 for a rear engine transit. ""
what do you mean by that????
72 pass. bus would should not run you that much if you go with thomas (58,338) |
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Rich
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United States
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 04:05:24 AM
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Originally posted by deleon
""Also consider longevity of bus- do you want it to last 7 years for a 72 conventional or 15 for a rear engine transit. ""
what do you mean by that????
72 pass. bus would should not run you that much if you go with thomas (58,338)
Thank you for your insight, clearly you have plenty of knowledge on the issue to present your valuable opinion.
Anyway, depending on your specs, body brand, and a number of other things, you'd be looking at anywhere from $60,000 to $80,000, once again the price depending on what you choose. You can most likely get a base model IC CE, with a VT365 and hydraulic brakes for very low $60,000s, maybe even high $50,000s --- not that I'd recommend one of those, but just giving an example. Or, you can spec a nicely optioned Blue Bird Vision with a Cat and air brakes, and it can run you closer to $75,000.
As far as 20 passenger buses go, they could be as cheap as $35,000 for a single rear wheel gasoline bus, to $50,000 or more for a dual rear wheel model, with a diesel engine.
Personally, depending on how many kids you carry, I'd go with a 72 passenger bus, as they pay for themselves with larger capacity, easier maintenance, and increased safety over the van-based bus. |
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bus724
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 08:08:17 AM
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Originally posted by Richard
Or, you can spec a nicely optioned Blue Bird Vision with a Cat and air brakes, and it can run you closer to $75,000.
Or, you could spec a nicely optioned Blue Bird on the International 3300 chassis and it can run you up into the 90s  |
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York
New Member
Canada
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Posted - 09/25/2006 : 08:26:34 AM
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Thank you ALL for your recommendations and insight. This information has been very useful to us.
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