This bus is a smoking good deal! If I didn't already have my coach i'd buy this in a second! The sound from those 8V71T engines just cant be beat! Also NO EMISSION controls.
New Aqua Hot, Lifeine 8D's (6), 2 sine wave inverters, new paint. A lot of coin has been spent on this bus. Somebody is gonna get a bargain. Really. Taking out those bunks and replacing with a washer/dryer and it would be great for a couple. Or leave it as is. Andrew, this is a great video. I love seeing these old buses. Thanks so much for the content.
been watching his channel since you recommended him..love the guy.. down to earth ..humble ..if people havent seen his channel check it out great..hell of a guy
Wow, 1984 prevost and its not in bad condition. Not a fan of the interior layout but someone could fall in love with it and for $60k IDK. great find Adrew thanks for showing this unique mid entry bus.
4:22 For sleeping space, all you need is about 6.6 feet length, 24 inches wide and 24 inches tall (the dimension from outside shoulder to shoulder plus 2 inches. You could easily fit 3 bunks in that space. Install a lee cloth like what is used on sailboats for berths like this so sleepers don't fall out when the boat is heeling and you're good to go.
I agree....super cool for its age. Not crazy about the black.... Do a nice triple color simple paint scheme without the black.....few updates on the interior and you'd have a super nice coach. Super nice inside for its age...must have been redone at some point. And you would definitely either want to be a mechanic or let someone like the Bus Grease Monkey to go thru it.
get rid of one of the sofas and put in a nice TV entertainment center there. Get rid of the other couch and put in 3 recliners. You have a master BR and 2 bunks. Do people that use these really need to sleep 8??
Love this type of impromptu review. And anybody knocking AZexpert hasn't watched his channel. Dude knows his stuff. I'll be driving my Itasca Meridian from Atlanta to Mesa if it needs any major work.
Looks so nice on the interior. If you think this is what you want, $50,000 will buy it. That will be your down payment, make sure you are ready to put another $50,000 to make repair/rebuild costs. Think of it as $100,000 then compare with other units.
I really doubt this bus would need that much for repairs. Those 8V71T screaming jimmy engines are the most reliable diesel out there. A new set of tires and a good mechanical inspection I bet you could get this bus rolling in perfect shape for less then 10k
K9ADVCRU My statement was not to say that it could not be used without an immediate $50,000 expenditure but rather to reflect a reality over the next few years. This also assumes that a new owner would not be do it yourself mechanic. However it is to point out that those who might think like yourself put tires on it and away you go are no being realistic. Every time you go to a proper bus shop for maintenance the bill will be in the thousands. Suspension and brake equipment will require replacement. This is a beautiful interior but is not useful if you are boxed in with running repairs which break your checkbook. Think of this as a 100,000 total cost and it should do well.
I have a 1964 silver eagle was a trail ways bus in the day really don’t know how much to sell it for it way my retirement dream but moving overseas can’t take it 🤷♂️ very nice
Hey Andrew,I’m using my wife’s hone can you and Kyle give an update on the Selena Bus? I think this could be a MONEY MAKER!! Especially in the Southwest US Please check on it...keep up the GREAT WORK!! You make a great chopper pilot!
You could get rid of those bunks (I'm not a bunk model guy) and make into a little office area, with enough room for a washer-dryer combo. I'd want the bus checked out by your other AZ buddy to know what I'm getting into mechanically, for sure, but if it checked out - it would be a good bargain and probably worth throwing some dough at...I had an '85 300SD, which was a $50k vehicle in 1985, it ran and ran like a good thing, did 100MPH in the fast-free lanes like it was doing 20MPH in a gated community. The quality of those vehicles were special. Unfortunately, they are at an age where everything important is at or past its final legs and the cost-benefit analysis doesn't usually add up, except for the rare few that were lightly-used, and pampered with a P by a reputable dealer.
It looked ok but when you start to travel it will unravel first motor then trans oil leaks everywhere. So the price of this will be about 130000 plus lots of towing to the shop .
Not sure if buddy there's much of an expert , He seemed to have a hard time just opening and closing the engine bay doors,,,,,,,,Looked like he was going to damage them,,,,,
Not everyone can be as cool as you and be an expert engine bay door opener. Please start a youtube channel and teach us plebes how to open all types of doors. Or better yet, check out his youtube channel, you'll probably learn something.
Hopefully if I did start my own UA-cam channel it would be more successful than yours with only two subscribers. Maybe the guy has some knowledge, I am only looking at the video and would not want someone working on my vehicle who accidentally damages stuff. Imagine going somewhere for service on your beautiful newly painted coach with stainless steel panels and the guy can't open the doors properly because It's been a while since he's worked on your coach or he's not familiar with it. Then when he closes the doors he closes them improperly so the doors overlap the wrong way, Don't you think that will make you feel a little bit uncomfortable if you saw that someone was doing that to your coach or do you think that's OK?
Question : My topper channels on my 2004 Holiday Rambler NAVIGATOR are pulling out of the top of the coach at the radius due to corroded fasteners and someone has put several fasteners in the general area to try and fasten the rail to the side . I have a fiber glass roof fortunately my question is what is in behind there to resacure the topper rail . I bought stainless fasteners but I am just looking for a bit of professional guidance here before I go drilling holes inbetween all the swiss cheese up there
No, these are registered as an RV, so no CDL requirement. You may want to check if your state requires an adder to your license for the air brakes, however. When we buy, we're buying older and well-maintained. Trying to find a later one with super low miles is not the bargain you may imagine. They need to be used and driven to stay in good shape.
I would snag that if I had the dough! Much nicer than the new stuff. Can’t stand the gaudy graphics they put on coaches nowadays! They look like a light show inside. Newer isn’t always better. Wonder what the mileage is?
@@h5mind373 yeah, I just really liked it, it is very unique, and no cap on the front of the roof makes it even more so. I am looking at charter bus conversions now, as most Prevost are way out of my price range, this one was close to what I have to spend even though it is older, I just got excited when I saw it. No harm, no foul.😎
I've worked on everything I've ever owned. Would not hesitate to plunk down a couple grand on the proper tools and a diesel maintenance class at the voc-tech school. A dealer will charge around $200 an hour labor. The best money anyone will ever spend on a rig like this is a professional pre-purchase inspection. Steer clear of the duds and buy one which has been used and loved.
What's up with the rear axle? Looks like it's a solid 3 inches inside compared to the other one, but then it looks like that on other side of coach too. No thanks. $20k max from my pocket.
It's called a tag axle. increases the weight carrying capacity of the bus. it's inset because it's only one tire each side. the forward axle has dual tires each side.
Many rock bands used these i absolutely love these
“That is so cherry”. Agreed. Sweet. 1984 was a good year. Joined the police department, son was born, got divorced! I should add this bus.
This bus is a smoking good deal! If I didn't already have my coach i'd buy this in a second! The sound from those 8V71T engines just cant be beat! Also NO EMISSION controls.
This is a beauty. Nice rich wood color
Whoever did the conversion killed that. its gorgeous
Tht is truly not a bad looking bus for the year. Wow. Thats a steel. Wish you could have looked at odometer.
Good find Andrew.
New Aqua Hot, Lifeine 8D's (6), 2 sine wave inverters, new paint. A lot of coin has been spent on this bus. Somebody is gonna get a bargain. Really. Taking out those bunks and replacing with a washer/dryer and it would be great for a couple. Or leave it as is. Andrew, this is a great video. I love seeing these old buses. Thanks so much for the content.
Wow this is way nicer inside that I thought it was gonna be. I could easily live in this.
been watching his channel since you recommended him..love the guy.. down to earth ..humble ..if people havent seen his channel check it out great..hell of a guy
Andrew when it comes to RV’S you are the man to see
Wow, 1984 prevost and its not in bad condition. Not a fan of the interior layout but someone could fall in love with it and for $60k IDK. great find Adrew thanks for showing this unique mid entry bus.
AZ Expert is awesome, been watching his channel for a while. Ton of knowledge!
Wish I'd seen this sooner. It'd be in my driveway!
New aquahot, new batts, tires. The cabinets are great! You may need to make this your project coach Andrew!
Between the RV and the old school Merc, time has stopped on that lot inside the fence line!
4:22 For sleeping space, all you need is about 6.6 feet length, 24 inches wide and 24 inches tall (the dimension from outside shoulder to shoulder plus 2 inches. You could easily fit 3 bunks in that space. Install a lee cloth like what is used on sailboats for berths like this so sleepers don't fall out when the boat is heeling and you're good to go.
I like this one for family
I like side entries mid coach. Put 3 bucket seats or a bench seat couch up front that swivel to face the rear when parked.
I agree....super cool for its age. Not crazy about the black.... Do a nice triple color simple paint scheme without the black.....few updates on the interior and you'd have a super nice coach. Super nice inside for its age...must have been redone at some point. And you would definitely either want to be a mechanic or let someone like the Bus Grease Monkey to go thru it.
Ok outside I wasn't a fan but I do like the interior. No slides keeping it simple with a lot of room.
get rid of one of the sofas and put in a nice TV entertainment center there. Get rid of the other couch and put in 3 recliners.
You have a master BR and 2 bunks. Do people that use these really need to sleep 8??
@@Sahadi420 that way you can take the grandkids.
@@AdriaanVerburg
Hell no they make messes
3:23 Remove the Table and Chairs, turn that area into a Diner Seating which converts to a sleeper and you have more sleeping capacity.
Wow!!! Man I wish that would have come up now, I love the mid entry, and a place for my grankids to sleep. I'm in love!!!
Agreed, classic Benz in an era without all the electronics, better built than today's models.
Thats tempting for sure. Great find Andrew.
It’s a 1984 and it’s looks that good?? Three years younger than me!! I will be dropping my money for that coach!!
Love this type of impromptu review. And anybody knocking AZexpert hasn't watched his channel. Dude knows his stuff. I'll be driving my Itasca Meridian from Atlanta to Mesa if it needs any major work.
That is one unique Prevost.
A great value there. I like the interior.
The price is right for this beauty damn, nice!
Looks so nice on the interior. If you think this is what you want, $50,000 will buy it. That will be your down payment, make sure you are ready to put another $50,000 to make repair/rebuild costs. Think of it as $100,000 then compare with other units.
I really doubt this bus would need that much for repairs. Those 8V71T screaming jimmy engines are the most reliable diesel out there.
A new set of tires and a good mechanical inspection I bet you could get this bus rolling in perfect shape for less then 10k
K9ADVCRU My statement was not to say that it could not be used without an immediate $50,000 expenditure but rather to reflect a reality over the next few years. This also assumes that a new owner would not be do it yourself mechanic. However it is to point out that those who might think like yourself put tires on it and away you go are no being realistic. Every time you go to a proper bus shop for maintenance the bill will be in the thousands. Suspension and brake equipment will require replacement. This is a beautiful interior but is not useful if you are boxed in with running repairs which break your checkbook. Think of this as a 100,000 total cost and it should do well.
@@wphubert Who am I to tell you not to spend money? I'm happy to work on your classic Prevost or MCI RV at my shop if you need it!
@@wphubert how do you know this hasn't been kept up to snuff by the previous owner, maybe tires is all it needs for 3 years? Speculations
@@deanhauser6626 truth!
Like that old school Prevost, she needs some road time!
Andrew. Can you make a video where you compare MCI versus Prevost on Bus Conversions/Motorhomes?
Super cool guy's look at you's ROCKSTAR'S?!"🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice classic!👏😄
I have a 1964 silver eagle was a trail ways bus in the day really don’t know how much to sell it for it way my retirement dream but moving overseas can’t take it 🤷♂️ very nice
Dam, this is a good deal for sure...... Too bad with COVID I can't get down to see this being in Canada.
Cool video. Cool bus.
Hey Andrew,I’m using my wife’s hone can you and Kyle give an update on the Selena Bus? I think this could be a MONEY MAKER!! Especially in the Southwest US Please check on it...keep up the GREAT WORK!! You make a great chopper pilot!
That video will be coming in the next couple days! Thank you!!
I’m late to the party. Beautiful Coach
How reliable and inspection are these to own and repair? Look fun but also giant money pit. Can you get a warranty on these older Prevost?
The engine is a 8V71.
Screaming Jimmy!
8V71T big ole turbo.
Nice coach for the price, because I have a limit of 175,00 and I would buy one for less if the bus was in excellent shape and needed a little work
You could get rid of those bunks (I'm not a bunk model guy) and make into a little office area, with enough room for a washer-dryer combo. I'd want the bus checked out by your other AZ buddy to know what I'm getting into mechanically, for sure, but if it checked out - it would be a good bargain and probably worth throwing some dough at...I had an '85 300SD, which was a $50k vehicle in 1985, it ran and ran like a good thing, did 100MPH in the fast-free lanes like it was doing 20MPH in a gated community. The quality of those vehicles were special. Unfortunately, they are at an age where everything important is at or past its final legs and the cost-benefit analysis doesn't usually add up, except for the rare few that were lightly-used, and pampered with a P by a reputable dealer.
I’ll give him $35k for the bus and the car. But I need to get the cash together. Really nice prevost so amazing.
Andrew Love the Prevost.
What's the cost for insurance for class a.
Per month. Thank you for the video.
👍😉😎
What’s up with Stapleton trying to steal your gig ???? 😂😂😂😂
Thats pretty cool!
Az dude knows his stuff
It looked ok but when you start to travel it will unravel first motor then trans oil leaks everywhere. So the price of this will be about 130000 plus lots of towing to the shop .
its been running since 84. 36 years
now thats a good lookin coach. wish i had 60k to drop on it.
Not sure if buddy there's much of an expert , He seemed to have a hard time just opening and closing the engine bay doors,,,,,,,,Looked like he was going to damage them,,,,,
Not everyone can be as cool as you and be an expert engine bay door opener. Please start a youtube channel and teach us plebes how to open all types of doors.
Or better yet, check out his youtube channel, you'll probably learn something.
I think they were locked
Hopefully if I did start my own UA-cam channel it would be more successful than yours with only two subscribers.
Maybe the guy has some knowledge, I am only looking at the video and would not want someone working on my vehicle who accidentally damages stuff.
Imagine going somewhere for service on your beautiful newly painted coach with stainless steel panels and the guy can't open the doors properly because It's been a while since he's worked on your coach or he's not familiar with it.
Then when he closes the doors he closes them improperly so the doors overlap the wrong way, Don't you think that will make you feel a little bit uncomfortable if you saw that someone was doing that to your coach or do you think that's OK?
PJ Green I’d tell him to knock 10,000 off the price for the way he opened and closed those doors
That’s a very nice Prevost
Great Video, Old Coach!
Van version of a Chris Craft Cruiser with all the wood.
It's nice I really like the blue ☺️
Question : My topper channels on my 2004 Holiday Rambler NAVIGATOR are pulling out of the top of the coach at the radius due to corroded fasteners and someone has put several fasteners in the general area to try and fasten the rail to the side . I have a fiber glass roof fortunately my question is what is in behind there to resacure the topper rail . I bought stainless fasteners but I am just looking for a bit of professional guidance here before I go drilling holes inbetween all the swiss cheese up there
This floor plan is perfect for me. What happened to this coach?
Man I wish I hadn't just started my search........
it looks nice
Wish it was in Australia I'd buy it
No one talks about MCI RV conversions anymore. 😢
Do you need a CDL to own and drive or purchase one of this?
No, these are registered as an RV, so no CDL requirement. You may want to check if your state requires an adder to your license for the air brakes, however. When we buy, we're buying older and well-maintained. Trying to find a later one with super low miles is not the bargain you may imagine. They need to be used and driven to stay in good shape.
Awesome coach
Very nice 👍
Super nice
I would snag that if I had the dough! Much nicer than the new stuff. Can’t stand the gaudy graphics they put on coaches nowadays! They look like a light show inside. Newer isn’t always better. Wonder what the mileage is?
I wonder if James knows where this went, and if it could be tracked down?
I'm sure the dealer would know, but that info may be confidential for the privacy of the new owner.
@@h5mind373 yeah, I just really liked it, it is very unique, and no cap on the front of the roof makes it even more so. I am looking at charter bus conversions now, as most Prevost are way out of my price range, this one was close to what I have to spend even though it is older, I just got excited when I saw it. No harm, no foul.😎
50 grand to buy 50 grand to road ready and 5 to 10 grand annually to maintain.
I've worked on everything I've ever owned. Would not hesitate to plunk down a couple grand on the proper tools and a diesel maintenance class at the voc-tech school. A dealer will charge around $200 an hour labor. The best money anyone will ever spend on a rig like this is a professional pre-purchase inspection. Steer clear of the duds and buy one which has been used and loved.
Smokin good deal and a smoker. Give you 50k if you rebuild the bottom end. It’s been across America and back twice with the back up band.
Looks nice but but was looking at the car too lol
I’m interested in knowing we’re I could buy this bus
Beautiful
That panel looks like it goes under the dash...
Good morning
Where is it
What's up with the rear axle? Looks like it's a solid 3 inches inside compared to the other one, but then it looks like that on other side of coach too. No thanks. $20k max from my pocket.
It's called a tag axle. increases the weight carrying capacity of the bus. it's inset because it's only one tire each side. the forward axle has dual tires each side.
Thats a pisser mate, wished I could buy it, onya mate
I am all in for $25000 cash.
mannnn i want it but im not readyyyyyy
Economics restricts me from buying my dream.
My question is the mid entry door stock from Prevost ?
I don't believe they produced very many from the factory. I've only seen one or two others.
The interior on older RVs always is depressing looks like it smells like a locker room in summer
Hey Andrew,
Just Perfect,
V MAN
It would make a fantastic gift for me....then I would have the money for tires and repairs....just saying thank you in advance. Lol
Is that still available???
Within miles of where I was born almost sixty years ago,weird
How much did they pay you for this "spontaneous review"?
I'll turn the bunks into a modem closest
Is it still for sale
I’ll buy it!
Still available?
I want it or one like it
this looks like it will work for 5 km max 😆
If I had 60k I would buy it..............
I’m interested
👍👍
Tow that Mercedes with the bus.
Andrew your in the gutter now with this.
This class newer motor homes are painted horrible...
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