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fsf1o1
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jmstu76
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That bus looks nice. Doesn't feel quite right though. No engine seal and a single progressive weber. It would definitely camp better than it runs. For that amount of money, I would keep on looking unless you have another $4-5,000.00 to work on an unknown engine.
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Hondaslayer
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| $18,000 and they sprayed over the rust on the drivers side footwell? Yeah, I'd pass. |
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babysnakes
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Sure is shiny. As said above..X2. And the front floor looks to have been repaired not so nicely.
So many photos....so little time. |
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fsf1o1
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| Ill Keep looking Im glad i let you guys take a peak |
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Poptopcamper
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For that money you want written proof that the engine and tranny were rebuilt recently and the mechanic gives a limited guarantee on his work. Recent as in last week. Also it should have absolutely no rust. For that price. They must think it's a splitty! I would keep looking.
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busdaddy
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Looks like a fairly solid used bus with a quickie cosmetic job on it, too many neglected demons lurking beneath that shiny paint for that money IMO.
Windshield rust:
Tremclad overhaul on the drive line:
Passenger tires, cheap seat covers, no reinforcing ribs in the front floors?
Not a terrible looking bus by any means, infact it's quite nice, but it's overpriced by $10K.
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Hondaslayer
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| If you really like it I would offer them half (if not less) and go from there. |
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fsf1o1
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Location: Florida
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| For that money you want written proof that the engine and tranny were rebuilt recently and the mechanic gives a limited guarantee on his work. Recent as in last week. Also it should have absolutely no rust. For that price. They must think it's a splitty! I would keep looking. |
the next one im attracted to ill post it up because im gonna Fly where ever it is. Ill keep you guys posted Ive got about 20-25k
Thanks Poptop about the engine and tranny rebuild and garentee on his work. Thats a great tip will deff keep that in mind |
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secretsubmariner
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ccpalmer
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Yea buddy that's some quality craftsmanship there. Ouch.
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pozz907420
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| For that money you want written proof that the engine and tranny were rebuilt recently and the mechanic gives a limited guarantee on his work. Recent as in last week. Also it should have absolutely no rust. For that price. They must think it's a splitty! I would keep looking. |
the next one im attracted to ill post it up because im gonna Fly where ever it is. Ill keep you guys posted Ive got about 20-25 k
Thanks Poptop about the engine and tranny rebuild and garentee on his work. Thats a great tip will deff keep that in mind |
cough,cough....wanna drive one back from AK ?I've got one in your price range. (j/k,it'd never pass the Samba dollar test)
yep,receipts or it never happened
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fsf1o1
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wihr
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More "lipstick on the pig". I see rust under the paint in the usual places - front wheel arches.
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fsf1o1
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ccpalmer
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Looks like it could be one to bargain on..
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phoneguy
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What they sell for 18 grand in Vegas should stay in Vegas.
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