Used shuttle buses from Major Vehicle Exchange offer many advantages over regular RV's. Converting a shuttle bus to suit your requirements can save you time and money. Parts are readily available for all the major brands, and are easy to source and purchase through local shuttle bus part suppliers, RV dealers, and regular do-it-yourself department stores. Catalogues are available to locate the correct parts, and shipping will save you time and money.
Bus Conversions do offer certain challenges for the uninitiated. There are two issues to consider before you start: 1) The underlying platform and its adaptability and 2) The type, quality and sensibility of the conversion you plan to undertake.
If you are considering the purchase of a bus for conversion, I highly recommend you work with a professional in accessing your needs, finding the right bus, and checking it out. There is more to it that purchasing the bus, buying the parts and screwing everything together.
Find someone in the bus business that has a shop that has done a project such as the one you are planning. You need the help and advice of a professional salesman, bus dealer or broker. It may take you a little time and patience, but an ethical dealer will usually be accommodating, especially if he has a bus on hand that can be adapted for your needs. They have purchased the buses wholesale, can mark them up for a fair profit, and still offer them to you retail for less than you might find on the street.
Bus Conversions are a great choice from an investment perspective. A well built and maintained bus conversion coach does not depreciate much if any after its 10th year. This is due to the prices for new ones being so extravagantly high. Buy a 5 year old conversion, use it for 5 years, and you will probably be able to sell it for what you paid for it.
Bus to RV Conversions advantages include: body, chassis, engines, and transmissions that are designed and built to last for years and use standardized parts. In addition, you have the pleasure of putting your thoughts and craftsmanship into the project which provides the "pride of authorship" missing from so much in our lives today.
Many bus conversions are sturdy and need little maintenance due to aluminum or fiberglass skins.
Conversions are solid, safe on the highway for the driver and occupants, relatively quiet, offer a smooth comfortable ride especially when suspensions are Mor Ryde adapted or have air-ride suspension, do not get blown around in bad weather due to dual rear wheels, and are the best cold-weather vehicles to travel in because they start out with full insulation and front and rear heaters and air conditioners. Note: this does not apply to school buses! Buses conversions can include a dog grooming bus, executive transport bus, band bus, family bus, party bus, and more!
Parts for the major brands are available for many years from licensed dealers, bus supply houses and eBay. More obscure brands and those made in foreign countries, and models only produced one or two years should be avoided.
Bus to RV Conversions disadvantages include: easy to underestimate the total costs for conversion, design errors and incorrect power plant choice. See Conversion Bus Issues for more detail. Huge, heavy, scary for some to drive, steer and backup. Parts and service can usually only be obtained from big bus & truck repair shops which may be difficult to locate. Parts for less known brands may be impossible to find at any price.
When it comes to buses which are going to get nothing but heavier and harder to drive as you modify them, (102" wide models) are NOT always better. We recommend 96" wide body buses. Larger buses may give you more room, but remember the wider bus might not be easily maneuverable and will cost more to purchase and maintain. We recommend buses built on a "cutaway" chassis or a manufacturer like International or Freightliner. Weight issues for your new coach should not be ignored, or underestimated. Make sure the converter or shop has a plan for weight distribution and that they followed it. You must test drive your conversion bus before you put it on the road to get a feel for handling, acceleration, fuel mileage, steering, braking and overall safety.
Visit our website at www.getanybus.com to view our large inventory or call Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 to discuss more about bus to RV conversions.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Purchasing a Used Bus over a New Bus
In the current economy, everyone is looking to make savings, whether it is at a local business or for a used shuttle bus.
People are looking at making savings wherever possible. Although precautions need to be taken, especially when it comes to making a purchase on a used shuttle bus.
You need to make a purchase from a reputable dealer, and should be positive that the vehicle is safe and serviceable prior to the sale.
When it comes to shuttle buses, it makes sense to buy a reconditioned bus from Major Vehicle Exchange since you can enjoy some real savings. In most cases you will be able to acquire a reconditioned bus for about one third of the cost of a new shuttle and still be able to get considerable use out of the vehicle. If you are looking for a bus for any purpose and almost any size then you should discuss your needs with the experts at Major Vehicle Exchange.
Apart from saving yourself substantial money, what other benefits of buying second hand are there? In some cases, the vehicle won't be needed every day; therefore it is not essential to have a brand new bus and you will get the vehicle that you need for a price you can more easily afford. For example, if the bus is used for a group that meets just once or twice a week then the bus will not run up much mileage. Also if the bus isn't used to travel very far, it often isn't necessary to buy new. For instance, many church groups will only meet up once or twice a week and travel to other local churches or activity centers in the area. Assisted living centers often schedule trips just once or twice a week as well.
In many cases when you purchase a used vehicle from Major Vehicle Exchange, you can use available cash to speed up the process and make it as painless as possible since new buses are almost always financed or leased with personal guarantees on the financing. This is ideal for many prospective buyers who have no credit or who have damaged or less than excellent credit. The company aims to make everything about the buying process as quick and easy as possible by committing themselves to superior service and innovation and integrity in every undertaking.
Reconditioned shuttle buses can be used for a variety of different reasons. If you need a temporary shuttle for staff transportation, real estate developments, construction projects, events or even a movie production, then a reconditioned vehicle is a great option. These vehicles have a much lower effective cost since there is a substantially lower depreciation factor.
Perhaps you have just set up a business and need an inexpensive way of transporting you and your staff or your equipment around. Money will of course be tight when you are first setting up and a great way of controlling costs is to buy a used bus. Used buses are very affordable for new businesses.
More and more people are converting buses for many different reasons. You can modify a shuttle bus into almost anything you want; an office, a party bus, a crew bus, a construction project office, or even a means of pet transportation and grooming. Whatever your business, make it mobile by converting a reconditioned bus!
If you want to use your bus to transport handicapped people, either friends and family or an activity group, increasingly used shuttle buses with wheelchair lifts make for a much more affordable vehicle than a brand new one. You can be sure that the vehicle is checked to assure buyers of a safe used vehicle that is thoroughly road tested and checked for mechanical and appearance defects. Any needed mechanical repairs are performed by the Department of Transportation licensed technicians used by Major Vehicle Exchange.
Major Vehicle Exchange is a licensed automotive dealer that specializes in the sale of reconditioned and certified used shuttle buses, commuter, buses, coach buses, transit and para-transit buses and mobility buses throughout the United States and Canada. Since being established in 1985, the company has made it their mission to bring high quality, fairly priced used vehicles to their customers. Whatever your needs, you can be sure that Major Vehicle Exchange can help. They are always on the look out for good quality used buses so if you have a bus you want to trade-in, you can do it here as well. Visit www.getanybus.com for more information.
Major Vehicle Exchange has the biggest and the best selection of used shuttle buses in the Northeast.
As a New York State licensed dealer, with 25 years of business, we believe we offer the best combination of service, quality and price to all potential customers throughout the United States and Canada.
For more information, Call Charlie at (516) 333-7483 or visit us online.
http://www.getanybus.com/
People are looking at making savings wherever possible. Although precautions need to be taken, especially when it comes to making a purchase on a used shuttle bus.
You need to make a purchase from a reputable dealer, and should be positive that the vehicle is safe and serviceable prior to the sale.
When it comes to shuttle buses, it makes sense to buy a reconditioned bus from Major Vehicle Exchange since you can enjoy some real savings. In most cases you will be able to acquire a reconditioned bus for about one third of the cost of a new shuttle and still be able to get considerable use out of the vehicle. If you are looking for a bus for any purpose and almost any size then you should discuss your needs with the experts at Major Vehicle Exchange.
Apart from saving yourself substantial money, what other benefits of buying second hand are there? In some cases, the vehicle won't be needed every day; therefore it is not essential to have a brand new bus and you will get the vehicle that you need for a price you can more easily afford. For example, if the bus is used for a group that meets just once or twice a week then the bus will not run up much mileage. Also if the bus isn't used to travel very far, it often isn't necessary to buy new. For instance, many church groups will only meet up once or twice a week and travel to other local churches or activity centers in the area. Assisted living centers often schedule trips just once or twice a week as well.
In many cases when you purchase a used vehicle from Major Vehicle Exchange, you can use available cash to speed up the process and make it as painless as possible since new buses are almost always financed or leased with personal guarantees on the financing. This is ideal for many prospective buyers who have no credit or who have damaged or less than excellent credit. The company aims to make everything about the buying process as quick and easy as possible by committing themselves to superior service and innovation and integrity in every undertaking.
Reconditioned shuttle buses can be used for a variety of different reasons. If you need a temporary shuttle for staff transportation, real estate developments, construction projects, events or even a movie production, then a reconditioned vehicle is a great option. These vehicles have a much lower effective cost since there is a substantially lower depreciation factor.
Perhaps you have just set up a business and need an inexpensive way of transporting you and your staff or your equipment around. Money will of course be tight when you are first setting up and a great way of controlling costs is to buy a used bus. Used buses are very affordable for new businesses.
More and more people are converting buses for many different reasons. You can modify a shuttle bus into almost anything you want; an office, a party bus, a crew bus, a construction project office, or even a means of pet transportation and grooming. Whatever your business, make it mobile by converting a reconditioned bus!
If you want to use your bus to transport handicapped people, either friends and family or an activity group, increasingly used shuttle buses with wheelchair lifts make for a much more affordable vehicle than a brand new one. You can be sure that the vehicle is checked to assure buyers of a safe used vehicle that is thoroughly road tested and checked for mechanical and appearance defects. Any needed mechanical repairs are performed by the Department of Transportation licensed technicians used by Major Vehicle Exchange.
Major Vehicle Exchange is a licensed automotive dealer that specializes in the sale of reconditioned and certified used shuttle buses, commuter, buses, coach buses, transit and para-transit buses and mobility buses throughout the United States and Canada. Since being established in 1985, the company has made it their mission to bring high quality, fairly priced used vehicles to their customers. Whatever your needs, you can be sure that Major Vehicle Exchange can help. They are always on the look out for good quality used buses so if you have a bus you want to trade-in, you can do it here as well. Visit www.getanybus.com for more information.
Major Vehicle Exchange has the biggest and the best selection of used shuttle buses in the Northeast.
As a New York State licensed dealer, with 25 years of business, we believe we offer the best combination of service, quality and price to all potential customers throughout the United States and Canada.
For more information, Call Charlie at (516) 333-7483 or visit us online.
http://www.getanybus.com/
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