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MCI Bus for Sale
Looking for an MCI bus for sale?
That's great because group ridership is increasing, and the MCI brand coach happens
to be the industry leader, especially in the tour bus category. If you already
know all about MCI's and just want to see the MCI make and Model charts that show
you the advantages, disadvantages, specifications and conversion issues then visit
MCI Bus Make and Model Chart.
Perhaps the granddaddy of the
industry is a company that bears the same name as the industry, Motor Coach Industries.
Based in Illinois, this Midwest company was started in 1933 by a repair shop owner,
Harry Zoltok. Zoltok designed an 11-passenger body on a Packard chassis. The sketch
be made gave birth to Fort Garry Motor Body and Paint Works Limited. They were
renamed Motor Coach Industries in 1941, and was shortly taken over by Greyhound
of Canada. Through this transition, advancements to the busses were made, including
the creation of the first 40-foot bus, which today is the standard. Much later,
in 1994, the companys leadership was changed, this time being bought by
the Mexican company Grupo Dina. Under this umbrella, a new era of motorcoaches
emerged, including more luxurious models. In 1999, the company was bought by its
current owners, Joseph Little John & Levy. Today, the company is still
the leading manufacturer of coaches. Still headquartered in its original location
in Schaumburg, Illinois, MCI has plants in Winnipeg and Pembina and six sales
centers and fleet support services across the country. The company employs over
2,000 people that make and service coaches and their customers. There
are many uses for motorcoaches, thus people who buy a MCI bus for sale have different
needs. Over the years, there have been many changes to the look and feel of MCI
busses, allowing these many needs to be met. Since most companies that operate
motorcoach service are small business, buying a used MCI bus for sale is a common
practice. According the ABA, 65% of carriers operate less than ten coaches. Most
companies, 96% of them, offer charter service, which means the private use of
the bus by a pre-formed group such as a school or church group. Just eight-percent
of motorcoaches are used for tours and sightseeing, with the most popular cities
being Atlantic City, Nashville, New York City, Branson, Los Angeles, Orlando,
Toronto and Washington, D.C. And, 12% of motorcoaches are used scheduled service
between predetermined cities that travel from terminal to terminal. These are
used by people commuting to cities for work, or for travelers.
When choosing a used MCI
bus to convert to a recreational vehicle, church transportation, live aboard unit,
or tour business, be aware of the Seven Commandments
for buying any bus - read that first! These commandments of advice will save
you thousands of dollars and a lifetime of headaches. If you are spending
more than $10,000 get the help and advice of a professional salesman, used MCI
bus dealer or broker. Looking for a used
MCI bus for sale - check out this
guys site he knows a good deal about shuttles, and says he can find you any
bus based on your needs and price range. Also see Bus
Links for other dealers I know are reputable, experienced and intelligent
enough to be worth every penny they may cost you in "markup".
I say "may" cost you because usually they SAVE you money. They purchase
the buses wholesale, can mark them up for a fair profit, and still offer
them to you retail for less than you will find on the street. Today,
part of a thriving industry, MCI is still manufacturing some of the greatest motorcoaches
on the road today. And with carriers and companies continuing to buy the newest
models, used motorcoaches are plentifully up for sale. And with the average brand
new MCI bus being $350,000, buying used is economical. So, if you are looking
for a MCI bus for sale, you are at the right place! Is traveling and staying at Bed
and Breakfasts on of your favorite hobbies? Searching around to buy
timeshares or learn information on historic
hotels ? Browse this travel lodging site today and learn all the travel info you are looking for. According the American
Bus Association (ABA), there are about 4000 private motorcoach companies that
carry an estimated 860 millions passengers a year. An estimated 44,000 busses
are racking up the miles for charters, tours and regular inner-city route service.
These statistics actually outnumber the passengers by plane and train- at 586
million and 377 million, respectively. That said, its no doubt that this
industry in on the rise, and is one with rich history.
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