used LXI

[medpro28]

Looking a used LXI. Have not had a BlueBird previously, but had other
coaches. Curious about factory service and support. Comments?

Jerry Smith

[medpro28]

I am looking a a used 2003 LXI and was checking on groups opinion of
Bluebird's factory service and support. I previously posted, but
received no response. I would appreciate any help from the group.

Jerry Smith

[erniecarpet@...]

If you are in Texas, Motorhome Specialists in Alvarado, just south of Ft
Worth on I-35W are BB dealers, also.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[Marv & Jean]

Jerry:

I have a 2004 M380 and have used factory service entirely since
owning the coach. They have stood behind the warrenty without
question and the non-warrenty item have been handled promptly,
satisfactorily and at a price that is competitive if not cheaper than
having it done else where.

Realizing that Coachworks is now under the ownership of Complete
Coachworks I can't see the factory service not being very
satisfactory.

This has been my experience.

Marv Wheeler
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "medpro28" <medpro@...>
wrote:
>
> I am looking a a used 2003 LXI and was checking on groups opinion
of
> Bluebird's factory service and support. I previously posted, but
> received no response. I would appreciate any help from the group.
>
> Jerry Smith
>

[JERRY SMITH]

Marv, thank you for responding. I appreciate the feedback. Makes me feel
better about the purchase.

Jerry Smith

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: 08/04/07 16:20:31
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: used LXI

Jerry:

I have a 2004 M380 and have used factory service entirely since
owning the coach. They have stood behind the warrenty without
question and the non-warrenty item have been handled promptly,
satisfactorily and at a price that is competitive if not cheaper than
having it done else where.

Realizing that Coachworks is now under the ownership of Complete
Coachworks I can't see the factory service not being very
satisfactory.

This has been my experience.

Marv Wheeler
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "medpro28" <medpro@...>
wrote:
>
> I am looking a a used 2003 LXI and was checking on groups opinion
of
> Bluebird's factory service and support. I previously posted, but
> received no response. I would appreciate any help from the group.
>
> Jerry Smith
>





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[erniecarpet@...]

Glad you made it back down under, Hank.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[p_a_lazar]

Jerry,

One of the hidden benefits of owning a BB is the standardization of
it's heavy duty and RV parts. Although BB gives excellent service, you
can also get excellent service right down the road from them at Bealky
RV. If you are in FL, you can go to Parliament for excellent service.
Holland, in Michigan and San Dieago have an excellent reputation.

Anyone who services RVs can service the RV stuff, and anyone who
services buses and over the road trucks can handle the chassis and
engine "stuff". Parts are more readily available for BBs then any of
the other brands I have owned.

Just my 2 cents

Paul
97WB43

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "JERRY SMITH" <medpro@...> wrote:
>
> Marv, thank you for responding. I appreciate the feedback. Makes
me feel
> better about the purchase.

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

---ERNIE:
We are back in Melbourne, Australia, cold & rainy..ugh!!..NO BB
dealers here!
LOL
Hank & Naty






In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote:
>
> If you are in Texas, Motorhome Specialists in Alvarado, just south
of Ft
> Worth on I-35W are BB dealers, also.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Mt
>
>
>
>
> ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-
new AOL at
> http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

--- Ernie:
Still WINTER here......we should have went back to Vegas..oh
well...just cold and rainy today..tomorrow is another day!!
Having Kang and pumpkin soup today......
regards,
Hank & Naty
ps..the 90SP36 is safely stored away in Vegas.






In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote:
>
> Glad you made it back down under, Hank.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Mt
>
>
>
>
> ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-
new AOL at
> http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
>
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>

[Pete Masterson]

Blue Bird coaches are generally of excellent quality. The chassis was
built as an over-the-road passenger coach (or, before 1989 as a
school bus). These vehicles are built for long commercial service.
Most of the components are from standard, heavy duty bus/truck
manufacturers -- Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Allison, etc. So "factory"
service is not necessarily much of an issue.

Blue Bird has had some financial difficulties in recent years and the
Wanderlodge division was just sold to Complete Coach Works, 1863
Service Court, Riverside, CA 92507. Phones: Office: 951 684 9585 Fax:
951 684 2023; visit their website at: <http://www.completecoach.com>

Factory support for older Wanderlodges has been acceptable in the
past -- and a fairly good supply of unique parts is usually
available. It remains to be seen exactly what support will be
provided in the future... but the new owners, seem to be making the
plans to maintain an excellent relationship with current owners.
(Indeed, a representative will attend the Southwest Blue Bird Rally
in October at Buelton, CA.)

I will say that I haven't needed to call the factory yet, after
owning my coach for over a year ... but the support I receive from
this list has been outstanding and has added immensely to the value
of my coach.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Aug 4, 2007, at 10:49 AM, medpro28 wrote:

> I am looking a a used 2003 LXI and was checking on groups opinion of
> Bluebird's factory service and support. I previously posted, but
> received no response. I would appreciate any help from the group.



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