Quality of Ford 85 Diesel School Bus

[Didge]

We consider purcasing converted school bus
Ford 85 - Diesel - 120,000 miles .
What do you know about these kind of buses ?

[dadeo]

sorry, I dont know much about that bus. The mileage seems pretty low though, and with Ford diesels, the engines are made by a company other then Ford which means no broken ehhaust manifold bolts like all their gas engines!!

[Dennis The Bus Dweller]

Hello
You didn't say how much you were going to pay for the bus or what is in the rig. This means alot yah know. I live in a 89 International bus with a 7.4 liter ford that runs strong but between the solar and other components I have about $15,000.00 in to it and that doesn't include the labor that went in to it and I still hanen't touch the outside yet. So all of this will be a factor in your question. Just my 2 cents }:o)

[Didge]

Thanks for the reply ,
Dweller , It has a propane stove, propane water heater, full size shower, 55 gallon fresh water tank, 40 gallon grey water tank, air-conditioning, 20 foot canopy off the side. He wants for the bus 5,500 bucks.
Engine is a diesel with a 5 speed trans.
Any words of wisdom for this information ?

[Dennis The Bus Dweller]

She sound like a pretty good rig for the money. Saddle her up and taker for s ride and see if she talks to yah