Two used coaches can look almost the same and still be tens of thousands apart in price. Here is what drives the price, and how to compare two coaches fairly.
What sets the price
- Age and first registration. Newer coaches usually cost more, but condition and history can matter more than the year.
- Mileage. Touring coaches are built for long distances. A well-serviced high-mileage coach can be a better buy than a neglected low-mileage one.
- Make and body. Premium bodies and popular chassis keep their value and have better parts availability.
- Emission class. Newer Euro classes can enter low-emission zones and may cost less to tax in some countries.
- Seats and layout. More seats, a toilet, a kitchen or a wheelchair lift all change the price.
- Gearbox. Automatic and automated gearboxes are in demand, and some operators specifically need them.
- Condition and preparation. New tyres, fresh paint and recent major services are real costs you won’t have to pay yourself.
Compare the total cost, not just the price
When you compare two coaches, add up what you would spend in the first year to make each one ready for service:
- Tyres. A full set for a coach is a significant cost.
- Paint and bodywork repairs.
- Due services, brakes and any known faults.
- Transport or delivery to your base.
- Registration and inspection in your country.
A slightly higher price for a coach that is already prepared often costs less overall.
Our current prices
Our coaches are on flash sale: the MAN Irizar i6 (2016) at €77,000 (list price €87,000) and the Mercedes-Benz Irizar (2014) at €57,000 (list price €65,000). Both have 55 seats and 550,000 km, and both come with new tyres and new paint. See them in the inventory, or use the payment calculator to estimate a monthly cost.