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Dina
Bus for Sale Model ChartDina Bus Viaggio Years
Advantages - very cheap to buy,
equipped with good trans and engine, a truly modern bus, at a purchase
price far below most buses in the same age group. Disadvantages
- few dealers Notes - MCI
bought Dina in 1994, Brazilian made originally, now made in Mexico, company has
experienced serious financial trouble a few times, cheapest 43 footers on the
market, Early models had the 11.1 series 60 with
365 HP that provided plenty of power. Later models had the 12.7 engine with more
power which got worse fuel economy. The 60 series B500 combination in the Dina
will not only out-perform the 6V92/8N92, but also has a service life at more than
300% of the older 2 cycle engines. Having the same DNA as the Eagle,
the Dina is based on the same IFS/torsu-lastic set-up. Nothing rides like an Eagle,
but the Dina comes close. It also has the added benefit of an air-bag tag-axle.
Conversion Issues
- MCI sells the parts, higher floors account for less headroom than tour buses
of other brands but the ceiling height is about the same or better than most standard
inter-city buses at 77". I do not recommend for typical conversions unless
very mechanically inclined. If you are mechanically inclined however this could
give you the ultimate bus for the money.
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