I would rather not play "Aint It awful" but rather look at the facts.

These buses will always only be right for a handful of lets say eccentric folks who want and understand that we all only go around once in life.

If the universe of current and future Bus buyers is limited to a fraction of the RV buying public, lets say that there are 100,000 (less now) Rv's sold each year (just a round #) I would suggest that the Prevost buyer represents less than 1/2 of 1% or around 500 active customers per year, this may be high. This small number does not require a mass market approach including setting retail pricing.

Our buses are for a handful of people who really want to own something special.

If we devalue our Prevost buses down to the current RV marketplace level, lets say 40% or more off last year, not unreasonable number, then our buses run the risk of becoming a pile of Stainless that ends up in the Eagle category mostly gone for ever at some point.

Prevost Car will not be making the XL model much longer, I bet the H model will become the standard. Prevost Car has to become more practical including simplifying the production line and reducing costs, parts and making service and warrantee work less costly. They will have to turn their attention to the seated market who wants only the H model, a lot for less.

If I were in charge at Prevost, I would make this change now. Prevost has more warrantee issues by 10 fold with the RV shells than the seated coaches. I was told that Detroit will no longer supply engines to Volvo, this alone will bring about change.

If we all play it right our buses will hold a special place in history and if we keep each at a high standard of quality the entire Prevost used market will keep its value.

Our buses have to stay in the hands of people who will keep them as the special pieces of history that each is, it is in our hands, so consider the risk and rewards.