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2009 Thomas School Bus - $7,500 (Rio Vista)
2009
Thomas Bus
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Price: $7500 or best reasonable offer, low ballers get unsolicited pics.
Location: Rio Vista, CA
For sale is a 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, 87-passenger transit-style school bus in very good condition for its age. This bus has 190,000 original miles, considered low mileage for the highly sought-after Mercedes-Benz 7.2L L6 MBE 926 diesel engine, paired with an Allison Transmission automatic transmission. Air Brake system (DAS)
Key Details
• 2009 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HDX
• 87 passenger capacity
• 190,000 original miles
• Mercedes-Benz 7.2L L6 (MBE 926250) diesel engine
• Allison automatic transmission
• Equipped with DPF filter (no DEF required)
• Automatic snow chains installed
• Clean title
• Currently registered and street legal
• Currently titled and registered in South Dakota
• Built/spec’d for Washington State school transportation
Condition
• Very good condition for its age
• No known mechanical issues
• Tires in good condition with good tread remaining
• Original interior seating still installed (no seatbelts)
• Yellow and red warning lights operational
• Large pass-through underside storage accessible from both sides
Important Registration Notes
• Cannot be used as a school bus in California.
• Can be registered in California under CARB’s low-use exemption.
• Suitable for out-of-state school or commercial use.
Why This Bus?
This HDX model is well regarded for durability, ride quality, and drivability. The Mercedes diesel platform is known for longevity and strong performance when properly maintained. I personally purchased this bus about a year ago and drove it roughly 1,000 miles home without any issues.
Great Candidate For
• Schoolie / motorhome conversion
• Church or community transport
• Rafting or tour company shuttle
• Specialty transport or mobile project build
Serious inquiries only. Please message with questions or to schedule a viewing.