All I can contribute to this thread is that six months ago I was in your shoes and purchased my first Prevost. Yes, it can be overwhelming. So, I took the easy route and used the inspection services of our friendly Admin, Gil Johnson. He not only took the time to go through every nook and cranny performing a PDI prior to purchase, he took the time afterwards to make sure I had a level of comfort operating the various devices. I'm still learning as I go along, but reflecting on my experience, not only am I glad I had Gil watching my back, if I was to purchase another bus, he would be my first call. No matter the vintage, a Prevost is an expensive purchase and whether or not it's Gil or another qualified inspector, I highly recommend getting a professional PDI.

Also, I'm producing an ongoing Prevost for Newbies series and while my coach is a different vintage than what you're shopping for, if I don't bore you to tears, you may find the first two installments useful. Here's Part 1: