{"id":2657,"date":"2021-11-18T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2021-12-26T09:31:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-26T14:31:02","slug":"reasons-buying-used-shuttle-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/reasons-buying-used-shuttle-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Consider Buying a Used Shuttle Bus Over a New One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying a shuttle bus, you could find yourself facing the same problem as other vehicle owners, and that\u2019s deciding between getting a new bus or a used one. Different factors such as budget, reasons, intended use, and location could compound things and make what seems like a fairly simple question more difficult to answer. Add in the variety of shuttle buses, whether new or used, and you could end up taking longer to decide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the budget for one and you\u2019re willing to wait a few months for companies to deliver a new bus, then that\u2019s the way to go. But what if you need the bus soon, don\u2019t have enough money for a new one, or are looking for a more cost-efficient purchase? Then you should consider a used shuttle bus instead. Besides aligning with certain needs, why should you get a used bus? Here are several reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#costefficient\"> Used shuttle buses are more cost-efficient<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#quick\"> You can get a used bus quicker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#variety\"> There\u2019s more variety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#environment\"> Used buses are environment-friendly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#economical\"> Used shuttle buses are economical<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"costefficient\"><b>Used shuttle buses are more cost-efficient<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, used buses could cost as little as a third of what a new bus could cost, making it the better choice for those who just started or are looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/transportation-business-shuttle-buses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start a new business involving a shuttle bus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or two. This way, you have more money to spend on other things that are just as important for the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, new buses depreciate quickly. Typically, a new bus will be worth around 25% less than what you paid for it after a year; that same bus will be worth half of the purchase price in around three years. Used buses, on the other hand, don\u2019t depreciate as quickly so if you need to resell a used shuttle bus, you\u2019ll be able to recoup at least as much as you first invested in it. You could make more if there are added amenities or any sort of improvement to the shuttle bus.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"quick\"><b>You can get a used bus quicker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New buses sometimes call for some custom work before they\u2019re shipped out, depending on what the purchaser is looking for. This means it could take up to a year before you see your new bus, and that\u2019s fine if you can afford to wait. But if not, then you should look for a preowned bus. You may be able to find one for sale quickly and be able to drive it off the parking lot the same day you make the purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you need it refurbished and customized in some way, the work won\u2019t take as long as it would with a new bus. You\u2019ll just have to wait for up to two months before the bus is ready for you to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"174\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"variety\"><b>There\u2019s more variety<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a new bus really puts a strain on your finances, so that means if you need more than one, you\u2019ll have to wait sometime before buying a second one. However, that constraint doesn\u2019t apply when buying used shuttle buses. Because used buses cost less than new ones, you can actually buy two at practically the same time, allowing you to fulfill two different needs in one go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, what if you need a shuttle bus to move groups of people from one location to another, but also need one for longer trips? It\u2019s possible to buy both buses when you buy them secondhand, therefore saving you the time and allowing you to start earning back what you spent in the first place. You might even save more cash in the long run, if you play your cards right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you\u2019ll have more options when looking for a used bus, from different makes and models to different sizes. This is a good thing if you want to mix and match instead of having to buy from the same manufacturer or dealer.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"environment\"><b>Used buses are environment-friendly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true that neither new nor used buses have the best mileage, but that\u2019s not all that counts when looking into how environmentally friendly a vehicle is. Buses are the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation because they can carry a large number of people. A big shuttle bus can accommodate at least 20 people, and a coach bus or school bus can carry up to 40.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever bus you purchase, you\u2019re bound to get around 200 miles per gallon per passenger, therefore contributing to your community\u2019s efforts to go green. For example, if you use a shuttle bus to pick up employees at designated waiting areas and drive them back once their shift is over, that\u2019s at least 10 cars not using the roads at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just the gas consumption, either. When you choose to buy a secondhand bus over a new one, you don\u2019t contribute to the demand for new buses, thereby reducing production waste. That\u2019s also one less bus that gets sent to the junk pile.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"economical\"><b>Used shuttle buses are economical<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the purchase of one being environmentally friendly, a used bus is an economical choice when you don\u2019t need the vehicle every day. After all, why would you spend a considerable amount of money on a vehicle that\u2019s only going to be used, say, thrice a week, or perhaps even less than that?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, if long distances and constant use aren\u2019t part of the plan, it\u2019s better for you to buy a used bus rather than a new one. There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/buying-used-coach-bus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several things to consider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before committing to buying a used bus, including the overall condition and any features it has or will need, but it would still be a worthwhile purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, purchasing a used shuttle bus over a new one brings with it certain perks in addition to being the more logical and beneficial choice for start-ups and small businesses. Again, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from buying a new bus, especially if you have the budget for it. But if you\u2019re trying to make the most of your available dollars and a bus isn\u2019t the only investment you need to make, then a used one will meet your needs just as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Ready to buy the perfect vehicle for your business? Check out the best deals on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/buses-step-vans\/shuttle-bus\/\">shuttle buses for sale here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When buying a shuttle bus, you could find yourself facing the same problem as other vehicle owners, and that\u2019s deciding between getting a new bus or a used one. 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