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MCI Bus for Sale History

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, advancements to the buses were made, including the creation of the first 40-foot bus, which today is the standard. Much later, in 1994, the company’s 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.

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!

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, it’s no doubt that this industry in on the rise, and is one with rich history.

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