Well Here Goes...

I've been looking at Blue Birds for almost 6 months but after driving both and looking at them side by side I decided to change directions and head to Prevost. At first I thought that they were never going to be in my price range, but the economy has helped me with that issue. Prevost is still more but I THINK it will be a better decision.

I found a 1998 Prevost CC and it truly looks like the real deal. My understanding is that the coach is owned by a gentleman that started an electric company in FL. It appears to be well taken care of and I'm looking for some constructive criticism from the POG. Boy that is a loaded statement.

Here is the link to Ebay that you can look at all the beautiful pictures and let me know. By the way. Should I buy this and actually own a Prevost this sight will save me.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...t_49526wt_1153

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Michael Faul
Tulsa OK
Prevost Wannabe

Hi Michael. Its very important to know the history of a coach. Some Coaches have been in accidents, smoke and fire damage, etc.
If you can get the record s of the coach going back to its origin that would be great. Most of the time you can not and you will
need to have the coach checked out by a qualified and independant Coach Company.

Its important to test everything, turn on switches, open up cabinets, run the water, heater, a/c, water heater, water pump, refigerator, aux. air compressor and so on.
These are all up front things which will make your decision process more assured and down the road you will have fewer
problems.

Mechanics: Have the engine, transmission , a/c, alternators, hoses, reservoirs , axles, bearings all inspected.
Air Bags, shocks, batteries, tires, wiring harnesses, terminals, all checked for maintenance and age.

The solid state boards shown in one of the photo's is specific and propriatary to CC. So, fellow CC owners have joined together to support repairs and replacement resources for these items.

Thanks Gary and I will take all of that to heart. I do plan on having one of the sponsors in FL close by check it thoroughly. I believe its a one owner and without records i would be suspicious no matter how nice it looks.

Mike, That Bus looks outstanding. Exterior and interior looks well maintained with some upgrades. Country Coach built high end units through out their history of being in business. Their are many CC owners on this site with knowledge to help with any question you will have.

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Originally Posted by Mikefaul

Thanks Gary and I will take all of that to heart. I do plan on having one of the sponsors in FL close by check it thoroughly. I believe its a one owner and without records i would be suspicious no matter how nice it looks.

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good idea and I would suggest having Rick, Mike and Ben at Coach Worx in Clearwater check it out. They know their stuff, are honest and reasonable.

Mike, you might want to check out a 99 CC that Lon just got at Florida Luxury Coach. He always has good stuff and he will deal.

Wow! The pictures represent this as well maintained and absultely beautiful bus. Had it been for sale a month ago, I may well have bought it. In my looking for a bus I was disappointed that more buses of that timeframe didn't have wood or wood veneer cabinetary. Again, if this was a month ago I'd be on the phone making an offer to see if he has room to move. Otherwise, the price really sounds fair, especially given the rubber and batteries are relatively new and thge coach looks well appointed.

I just used Coach Worx in Clearwater and they know coaches. If you want it thouroughly inspected, I'd recommend them. I also recently used Florida Detroit/Allison in Tampa and have no complaints. Finally, I used Prevost-Jacksonville on Monday, again no complaints. So in not too much distance from where the bus sits you can have as much inspecting and work done that you feel the need for.

Best of luck,

Thanks Corey. It's hard to keep up with all the differnt guys that sell them. They come and go so fast. I'll do what you suggest.

Gill and Durlene,

Thanks for the confidence on this coach. It does look very nice, but I've not been there in person to check it out. I wish I had a family member to go look at it. I will call Coach Worx and get an idea of having them check it out. Thanks again.

I hate to bring up a subject that has been covered over and over, but my one hesitation is that it does not have BUS AIR. I hope 3 roof tops will keep me cool. I like cold air.

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Originally Posted by Mikefaul

I hate to bring up a subject that has been covered over and over, but my one hesitation is that it does not have BUS AIR. I hope 3 roof tops will keep me cool. I like cold air.

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We have a 2000 CC XL45 and live in SW florida. Between the CC front and rear air and the 3 ducted roof units, we can maintain any temp we desire (usually 68) in summer in fla and desert SW.

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Originally Posted by coreygrubb

We have a 2000 CC XL45 and live in SW florida. Between the CC front and rear air and the 3 ducted roof units, we can maintain any temp we desire (usually 68) in summer in fla and desert SW.

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Awesome! That is good news.

Mike, just noticed you are from Tulsa. Get ahold of Craig at Tulsa RV on Admiral Place. He has a Marathon there (tusarv.net) and he can be helpful in locating, acquiring and arranging financing to get what you want. He knows alot of people.

Michael,
Note that this is a 1997 model bus frame and engine with the 145,000 miles on it. It looks great. Betty and I have the next year 1998 coach model used for the 1999 year and we truly enjoy it. The electronics on these coaches were among some of the best CC made. You do not have BUS AIR but you do have the CC OVER THE ROAD chassis air which we really, really like. It is very very capable of cooling the coach combined with the dash air. It keeps our coach in the 60's in very hot weather. You will not need to run the roof airs at all. If it checks out...best to you... call me at 713 725 9486 with any specific questions on our experiences...
Pres

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Originally Posted by Reagan Sirmons

Michael,
Note that this is a 1997 model bus frame and engine with the 145,000 miles on it. It looks great. Betty and I have the next year 1998 coach model used for the 1999 year and we truly enjoy it. The electronics on these coaches were among some of the best CC made. You do not have BUS AIR but you do have the CC OVER THE ROAD chassis air which we really, really like. It is very very capable of cooling the coach combined with the dash air. It keeps our coach in the 60's in very hot weather. You will not need to run the roof airs at all. If it checks out...best to you... call me at 713 725 9486 with any specific questions on our experiences...
Pres

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Pres Reagan and Betty
Another good positive sign that my search may be over. Thank you very much.

Don't worry about Bus Air! CC put in Over the Road air in addition to dash air. In FL it works just fine and keeps us vold. A plus to OTA over Bus air is that you don't lose a storage bay.

I'm getting so excited about being a owner I can't stand it. USAA is doing some of the financing and they are making this a great experience too. I'm a little apprehensive about the 1100 miles bringing it home but it will be a good excuse to stop in the Florida Panhandle at one of my wife's favorite places... Destin, Fort Walton, Sea Side.

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I'm getting so excited about being a owner I can't stand it. USAA is doing some of the financing and they are making this a great experience too. I'm a little apprehensive about the 1100 miles bringing it home but it will be a good excuse to stop in the Florida Panhandle at one of my wife's favorite places... Destin, Fort Walton, Sea Side.

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Great place,we were there in Dec. Did you decide on a bus ?

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Originally Posted by coreygrubb

Great place,we were there in Dec. Did you decide on a bus ?

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I think the CC is the one. Should have everything financial settled in a day or two then off to Florida for a pick up. I will be checking one more here locally, its the one that you recommended I see. As a matter of fact, its the one Craig at TulsaRV has. We have seen it once already.

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Originally Posted by Mikefaul

I think the CC is the one. Should have everything financial settled in a day or two then off to Florida for a pick up. I will be checking one more here locally, its the one that you recommended I see. As a matter of fact, its the one Craig at TulsaRV has. We have seen it once already.

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Mike, did you buy that 99 CC from Lon at Florida Luxury ?

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Originally Posted by coreygrubb

Mike, did you buy that 99 CC from Lon at Florida Luxury ?

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Everything is a go for the one that I posted the link on Corey. USAA hooked a brother up ;). I'm making my arrangements to get it next weekend or the following. I'm thinking of staying locally where I pick it up. I've heard that Disney Fort Wilderness RV sites are very nice. I think I will stay there for two nights. Anyone going to be around to show me what I bought?

I guess my excitement will turn to anxiety when I get behind this big machine.

Michael,

Ft Wilderness is great if you want to visit the magic kingdom. Some turns and sites are a bit tight, but dooable. The biggest challenge may be cars parked in the roadways. If you want to be in the Tampa area I'd recommend Lazy Days. There's no one there this time of the year, there's a very large Camping World on site, 135 service bays, and free breakfast and lunch (remember it's free). Coach Worx is in Clearwater and they have free sites for customers. You may want to spend a day here and have Rick May spend a few hours going over everything with you.

What a beautiful coach!

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Originally Posted by Gil_J

Michael,

Ft Wilderness is great if you want to visit the magic kingdom. Some turns and sites are a bit tight, but dooable. The biggest challenge may be cars parked in the roadways. If you want to be in the Tampa area I'd recommend Lazy Days. There's no one there this time of the year, there's a very large Camping World on site, 135 service bays, and free breakfast and lunch (remember it's free). Coach Worx is in Clearwater and they have free sites for customers. You may want to spend a day here and have Rick May spend a few hours going over everything with you.
What a beautiful coach!

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Gil & Durlene are right on. Coach Worx is a great idea and when you get home, Craig's two main guys are very knowledgable. Congrats and you will love your trip home.

Make sure the Country Coach guys teach you the secret handshake.

Fort Wilderness does have several pull-thru sites... that's what we always get and they are huge and very wide too also good line of sight for the satellite... many sights have so many trees that the satellite is blocked.... and some are pretty tight so try for the pull- thru sites...just be sure to tell them how big your rig is!

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Originally Posted by Mikefaul

Everything is a go for the one that I posted the link on Corey. USAA hooked a brother up ;). I'm making my arrangements to get it next weekend or the following. I'm thinking of staying locally where I pick it up. I've heard that Disney Fort Wilderness RV sites are very nice. I think I will stay there for two nights. Anyone going to be around to show me what I bought?

I guess my excitement will turn to anxiety when I get behind this big machine.

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