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These older coaches are easy to work on, and not that expensive to maintain. Tires would be your first major expense. I have an '82 which I've owned for 14 years. My annual costs have not been that high. I replaced (myself) the shocks and air bags earlier this year, which were 40 years old. Cost was just over $2,000....labor was my own. I rebuilt my air system..... Cost about $400 for 12 MAC valves. The most expensive parts on your coach are the engine and transmission (6v92 about $25-30,000, tyranny- $10,000).

That the coach has been sitting for 20 years is a concern, but should not be a deal breaker. One of our members resurrected an '82 which had been sitting outside in Yuma, AZ for over 10 years unused with very little problem. Still running strong to this day. It also has the 6v92, as do I.

I would 'bar' the engine over (quite a few times) to move oil around the engine, then take oil, and ATF samples to a lab. If they check out OK, then I would try to start it. I've mentioned Bus Grease Monkey (YouTube) before. He has a number of good videos on how to start these old 2 stroke motors safely after sitting for years.

Call me at nine 5 one 2 three six 5 three one 2, if you want to talk.