02-02-2013, 12:38 PM
(02-02-2013, 09:39 AM)LynnJeff Wrote: Dave
Lynn and I found a "only used on Sundays" kind of bus after looking for two years
We have spent the last two years putting it in the shape we wanted
I can only reiterate what the rest have said
You cannot begin to believe/understand how much you are going to end up fixing/repairing with a bus bought from someone you do not know
I would offer like the rest, that you look at Toms bus and see if there is anyway to do a deal with him
Even if you have to give him payments and wash his new bus for a year
The ability to step in to that bus where he has done all the tinkering/repairs/updates will save you a ton of money and frustration (full disclosure; I have never met Tom or seen the bus but can tell from his posts and the esteem he is held in by others on Newell Gurus that what you buy will be exactly as represented)
I do know Tom, and have seen in person the work he has put into it, and have spent time traveling with he and Darlene for a thousand miles, or so, and I can attest to what Jeff has written. His asking price may seem on the high side to some....I think it's on the low side.....he spent a lot of hours, and money fixing other people's neglect, and if you spent any money on repairs other than for general service the first 5 years I would be shocked.
Clarke and Elaine Hockwald
1982 Newell Classic, 36', 6V92 TA
2001 VW Beetle Turbo
Cannondale Tandem
Cannondale Bad Boy
Haibike SDURO MTB
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