Before creating the Vanabode travel style I ran a motorcoach website.
This page is one of many bus articles I wrote
for coach buyers before closing that website.
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MCI Prevost Van
Hool Eagle Bluebird GMC Neoplan Dina Setra Gillig Irizar
Setra Bus for Sale Model Chart
Setra Bus S 417 2003 +
Advantages - typically costs less than equivalent sized
MCI's and Prevosts, modular design makes customization easier than competitors,
US dealers in place
Disadvantages - few dealers, more difficult to work on
than other brands and can be expensive
Notes - reputation for the best ride, frameless side
windows, German designed, owned by DaimlerChrysler, Setra TopClass 400
voted Coach of the year at Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium, an important
bus convention
Conversion Issues = few dealers, interior height 79",
nearly impossible to find parts, high floors accounts for less headroom
than other brands, not recommended for typical conversions
Specifications - Length: 45 feet, Width: 102 inches,
Height: 144 inches, Wheelbase: 289 inches, Turn radius: 40 feet, Typical
Engines: Detroit Diesel Series 60 at 430 hp. DDEC IV 12.7 Liter, Transmission:
Allison B500R automatic transmission with retarder, Seating: 58, Fuel
Tank: 222 gallon
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