I probably would have saved thousands in college tuition loans if this resource had blessed me decades ago. The official used school bus market guide is now available to order. New school buses for sale national bus sales phone. James patrick kelly is the recipient of two hugo awards and nine nebula nominations. We provide the highest quality new or used school buses and mini buses from blue bird, international, thomas, titan and trans tech. At any given time, we have access to hundreds of vehicles available including school buses, school transportation vans, and commercial buses so, if the bus that best suits your needs isnt on our lot, we likely know where to find it. Its now time to make the decision between buying new and buying used buses. There were additional revisions in 1959, and the 1964 conference added standards for school buses to be used in transporting students with disabilities. The data they provide is critical to our valuation. Then, they wait until school is over and then takes the kids back home. Bus solutions uses the following industry standard classifications. American bus sales has many makes and models of school buses for sale, including thomas, international, blue bird, chevy, collins, ford, girardin, minotour, and trans tech. Huge inventory of used school buses for sale in the midwest from bus brands including blue bird, international, thomas and more.
How to find the retail value of a handicapaccessible van by tanya lee. We sell and service school buses, airport buses, airport shuttle buses, used buses, shuttle buses and church buses to folks in oklahoma city, tulsa, norman, lawton, broken arrow, edmond, midwest city, enid, moore, stillwater and. Bus solutions has been providing professionals with accurate used school bus pricing information for more than ten years. Disd traveling new road operating own school buses cbs. Jul, 2017 of the 115 new school buses 100 will be standard school buses and 15 will be equipped for special education student needs. Bus solutions, the official bus blue book, school bus blue book. It has 161946 km on it and is located in saskatchewan, canada. When you hear about a school bus being converted into a recreational vehicle you probably think of a hippie bus with psychedelic paintjobs or something that otto from the simpsons would live in. But i do know quite a bit about engines in general, especially cummins, cat, detroits and ihc.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Kelley blue book values blue book values kbb vs nadaguides. First, buses are not inexpensive and it is important to have all the facts in order to make a well informed decision on your purchase. The advantage of this motor is that parts are very cheap and easily available. We also provide valuation and appraisal services and are the largest independent appraisal company in north america specializing in bus equipment. Everything else will come later as you make mistakes and learn from them. Since the interior will be stripped out, it is preferable to have a bus whose interior is already sparse to.
How do you use kelley blue book to find a commercial. Kelley blue book bus for sale autozin used cars for. Get the latest news and most popular articles from sbf delivered straight to your inbox. Disd traveling new road operating own school buses. The crash raised sensitivities about drunk driving, but, more importantly, it raised issues about school bus safety. April 2, 2014 january 21, 2016 8,280 kelley blue book used cars value calculator how to easily calculate a cars value april 2, 2014 january 22, 2016 6988 using kelley blue book rv to find the value of a camper. The official used school bus market guide is now available to order the yellow school bus book presents the base data which will allow the reader to determine wholesale value for used yellow school buses. Aug 24, 2017 the seven buses equipped for the rolling readers program will rotate, covering each of san antonio isds schools at some point during the 201718 school year, according to the district. Differing from the other car value tools used by kelley.
The following is one of our current inventory of used school bus sales. Central states has a huge inventory of used school buses for sale. Aug 10, 2005 each state has the authority to set its own standards regarding the use of motor vehicles, including school buses. Watch a video about the rolling readers program below. Used school buses are much less expensive than the newer school bus, which is a real advantage for those in a tight budget range. The book gives you benchmark pricing on thousands of used school buses. We have used buses for sale, school buses for sale, shuttle buses for sale and will deliver anywhere in oklahoma. The infinite matrix james patrick kelly why school buses. Ive helped rebuild a cat 1160 v8, and a 180 cummins, so i learned a lot and got very dirty.
If you choose to sell your car yourself, the private party value stands as a starting point. Take a look at this used 20 28 passenger school bus. Well email you a bus value within one business day. Why are school buses always yellow teaching for inquiry. School bus is a book about the journey of a school bus. We encourage you to do this, it only reinforces what we say. In addition, the publication has great historical value providing information regarding both manufacturing dates and specifications. Connect to the internet and go to the kelley blue book web site. Dec 11, 2009 national standards for school buses and national standards for school bus operations by national conference on school transportation 11th 1990 central missouri state university, 1990, national safety council edition, in english 1990 rev. Please help me with book value for used school bus the info is as follows 2006 ic, engine dt466e, wheel disc, auto transmission, 72 passengers, no air, mileage is 108,468. They also publish the official bus blue book for all commercial buses. Bringing the kids to school to learn and play at the same time. The official school bus blue book is a complete used school bus valuation guide. Hidoes anyone out there have a yellow school bus blue book.
Blue bird vision continues as a frontrunner in school bus safety. Chances are you wont hear a bus salesman say, what do i have to do to put you in this 2002 blue bird. With school bells just about to ring students back in session, the expert editorial staff at kelley blue book s, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, names the best cars for students heading back to campuses across the country. Unlike an average consumer car, evaluating handicap vans is tricky. Kelley blue book values can be found on the internet, and it publishes guides available on a subscription basis. School buses are empty in the morning and cross town. One has 27,861 miles and the other has 41,000 miles. I have 2 14 passenger buses one 2006 mid bus 30,000 miles and one 2002 girardin 40,000 miles, both chevrolets could you please give me a blue book price on these, they are used for day care. Kbb does not publish a guide for any kind of buses. The visions purposebuilt, angled hood offers the greatest loading and unloading zone field of vision in a conventional type c school bus. Used and new school buses for sale american bus sales. The 1984 blue bird school bus purchased by steven and lindsay.
Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. This official school bus blue book is a complete used school bus valuation guide. Take this list to another used bus dealer and ask if these items have been replaced. A n az of on the buses is a book that will appeal to fans of all generations of the smash hit sitcom.
If you would like more photos, please send me a request. Im best on school buses, so if you have an expensive silversides 4104 i will be of only limited help. Blue bird model school bus model,bus,bus,bank,bus,bank. See more ideas about kelley blue, blue books and car guide. They then go back home themselves to their parking lot. Step 2 complete the simple form with information about your bus. How and when to buy a used school bus management school. If this book had been written say to coincide with 25th anniversary of the shows first screening the author would of got the chance to gain the memories and thoughts first hand of the cast who. Stay on top of the school bus industry and dont miss a thing.
A school district or private school can be sold a used bus, even when the bus could not be sold when new. Refurbished used buses for sale may be a little more expensive, but in the long run, the wiser choice. At the bottom of the box on the left, enter your zip code. Bus d 270 must be completed with a c or better before taking bus x 271 or bus x 272 bus x 271. Makes and models included in the official bus blue book. Find ford bus trucks for sale new and used commercial. Bus blue book this official bus blue book is a complete used bus valuation guide.
See more ideas about bluebird buses, school and blue bird. National standards for school buses and national standards. The use of nonschool buses for school transportation. Our new bus inventory and used bus inventory has several diverse passenger capacities and seat configurations. Any educational organization can refer to it for knowing the exact price before making a purchase. Kelley blue book maintains relationships with large and small dealers and dealer groups. Why are school buses always yellow by john barell, professor emeritus, montclair state university encapsulates years of theory into workable practice. Yellow school bus book can help yellow bus dealers, distributors, manufacturers, financial sources, consultants, and operators in the following ways.
A school should contact state authorities to determine if it is legal to operate a non school bus for school transportation. I fully concur with most of the comments on the title. Give us your contact info so we can send you the bus value. Place your order for the 2020 edition at yellowschoolbusbook. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Used american car buyers hold onto their vehicles for an average of 5. The yellow school bus book presents the base data which will allow the reader to determine wholesale value for used yellow school buses. Used school buses for sale if your organization is looking for a used school bus look no further. The book gives you benchmark pricing on thousands of used coaches throughout north america and canada. Sizes ranging from mini buses to transit style large capacity buses.
For lighter loads, the blue oval brand offers the used ford f150, ford ranger and ford sport trac, but for heavier lifting, look to the ford f250 and f350 in the ford truck lineup. Luckily, there are alternative websites that you are able to use to obtain rv and travel trailer values. It provides you with a tremendous authoritative marketing tool to establish maximum prices and value adjustments in purchasing used school buses and tradeins. Then ask a bus service center if these items normally need to be replaced on used buses. All of our buses carry either a manufacturers warranty, or the option to purchase additional warranty coverage. Dallas county schools, dallas isd, disd, local tv, school buses. Those guides are references by many dealerships and. In addition to revising standards for larger vehicles, the 1970 conference refined the standards for school buses designed to transport fewer than 24 passengers. I have looked on nada and bluebook, but school buses arent listed. How to find the retail value of a handicapaccessible van. Below, in alphabetical order, are the top 10 new and top 10 used backto school cars for 2008 from kelley blue book s. The official bus blue book is geared towards companies and individuals directly related to the bus and coach industry. To subscribe, interested parties must phone kelley blue book s customer service department at 18002583266 and select option two.
The official school bus blue book this official school bus blue book is a complete used school bus valuation guide. Finally, a fair purchase price tool provides a snapshot of a vehicles actual selling price from tens of thousands of sale transactions. Keep reading below, where youll get 3 easy steps for a proper transaction 1 you can utilize a vehicle guide to properly value your truck. Even rvs pricing and that of old cars can be obtained through the kelley blue book, making it an invaluable resource for people wanting to buy motor vehicles. The best tool to determine exactly the prices of school buses is the kelly blue book for school buses. It serves as a comprehensive list price list guide for all kinds of school buses. Kelley blue book is probably best known for trade in values and private party values for the car you already have. Its such a shame not only with this book but a lot of tv based biographies of shows that the authors take so long in getting around to penning them. While kelley blue book used to publish their own rv or travel trailer edition, they now only publish an automobile edition. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. Both are equipped with seat belts and 3 point safety harnesses. Rolling readers program provides digital books for school. Publishers of the official bus blue book, the official school bus blue book, bus weekly classifieds email publication. The kbb or kelley blue book, and the nada guide will help you out.
Kelley blue book also calculates and provides values for the suggested price of an automobile at automakeraffiliated certified preowned dealerships. The early years of the bay window bus used a beetle drivetrain 1600cc upright motor, also referred to as type 1. We are an exclusive distributor of new and used buses and vans for school or church, commercial, and personal use from a large 71 passenger church bus to a small 7 passenger church bus. The book gives you benchmark pricing on thousands of used coaches throughout north. The book gives you benchmark pricing on thousands of used school buses throughout north america and canada.
Makes and models included in the official bus blue book from. Kyle volkman demonstrates that you only need a few skills to get started on a school bus conversion. Some websites that offer pricing guides and model comparisons are nada and rvtrader. Buy a bus sells school buses in oklahoma, airport buses in. Bus solutions, llc has been providing professionals with accurate used. What my car worth pricing a car, truck, boat, rv or. This interior layout was used until 1974 with only minor changes. The official bus blue book is geared towards companies and individuals directly related to the bus. Kelly blue book for school buses pop up campers trailer. Whether you need a new school bus, school activity bus, daycare, church bus or any other public or private transportation need, national bus sales can provide you with the right equipment. Navigation, sunroof, heated leather seats, all wheel drive, rear air, flex fuel, audi mmi navigation, 3step. It contains a wide range of entries consisting of minibiographies of every actor, actresses and crew member credited with working on the comedy on the small and big screen, anecdotes from some and rare interviews with the late bob grant.
Traditional goto guides like kelley blue book dont evaluate buses. The buses are financed for 7 years under an ultralow interest rate of 2. Car maintenance schedules maintaining your car properly is one of the smartest things you can do. Stocking used school buses from the biggest brands including blue bird, thomas, international and more. These prices give the opportunity for an ordinary person to purchase a bus. The real revelation in journalist kunens book is the story of how two families successfully sued ford motor company, which knowingly manufactured buses that had severe safety defects. Select your vans year, make and model using the dropdown menus under used car values. If you are considering the purchase of a used bus, there are many things to consider. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find. Coloring this picture is easy and very interesting since all you need is to choose the right colors to bring out happiness mood in this bus. Video 1998 blue bird school bus conversion by keaton and. The kelley blue book not only publishes price estimates of school buses but also of cars and motorcycles.
Rohrer bus has one of the largest inventories of buses for sale in the country. These were the first years for vws new pancake engine, originally developed for the commercially illfated type 4 sedan and also used on the porsche 914. Used school buses for sale central states bus sales. The evaluation must be done inperson because there is no. School buses are great for people who just need a basic bus that runs well and can get the job done at a low price. Kelley blue book, nada, and edmunds list the wholesale, tradein, and retail values. Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003. However care and caution must be taken when shopping for a used school bus. But sometimes the bus is just the frame and engine used to convey the traveler across the country in style and comfort. The official bus blue book is a complete used bus valuation guide. However you can order the official school bus blue book from bus solutions, lll at. Blue book for school buses school bus fleet magazine. Free shipping free shipping 20 ford e350 15 passenger starcraft. Check out all of kyles unique ways of utilizing space in his bus conversion.