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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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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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