THOMAS 47-PASSENGER SCHOOL BUS
Lot #986
Item: 9a41-3129972

Hopkins, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Sun, Aug 29, 2021 7:10pm CDT

High Bidder: #350471

Current Bid:

$625.00

Next Required Bid: $675.00

 
Location / Contact:
625 ST LOUIS STREET, Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 612-819-7859

Lot Description:

A 2009 Thomas School Bus, featuring a Mercedes MBE 900 engine. BUS HAS TRANSMISSION ISSUE. BUS WILL START AND IS DRIVABLE - BUT BECAUSE OF A TRANSMISSION ISSUE BUS WILL NOT GO OVER 35 MPH. PROBLEM IS UNCERTAIN. See below for bus specifics: 

Mileage: 264,137

47 passenger

Diesel fuel, 60 gallons

Plate No.: No Plates Included

VIN#: 4UZABRDK19CAD4498

29,280 GVW

DOT# required to register as Commercial

Last Inspection: Aug 2020

Engine Size and Type:  MERCEDES MBE 900

NO CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT.  YOU WILL NEED CASH, A CASHIER CHECK OR A WIRE TRANSFER TO PAY FOR YOUR BUS.  A CASHIER CHECK WILL NEED TO BE MADE OUT TO M.A.WILLIAMS AUCTION. 

PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 612-819-7859 BEFORE PURCHASING A CASHIER CHECK, TO CONFIRM THE EXACT AMOUNT YOU OWE.  

ALL BUYERS, REGARDLESS OF PAYMENT METHOD, WILL NEED TO COME TO OUR WAREHOUSE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION PAPERWORK AND TO RECEIVE YOUR TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.  THEN WE WILL SEND YOU TO THE EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION CENTER TO PICK UP YOUR BUS. THE BUS MUST BE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY BY 2:00 PM ON LOAD OUT DAY.  WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT ABSOLUTELY CLEAR THAT NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS SCHEDULE. 



*** Fees listed are subject to change.  Fees listed are for Commercial Class. Please advise the affiliate if changing to BY class or lowering GVW for updated fees.

BY Class - if carrying more than 15 passengers

Y-Class Commercial - Vehicles registered to individuals for non-commercial use do not require DOT#'s

*** Buses being purchased for RV conversion:  This item will be processed in Y-Class.  RV Class CANNOT be used for transfer until all required updates to the bus have been made AFTER purchase.


The winning bidder of this lot MUST complete and submit the β€œVehicle Registration Form” (found on bidder Dashboard/Invoices) by NOON the day following the auction close.

Applicable Lot Fees
Fee Name
Amount
Type
Doc Admin Fee
$99.00
flat
Excise Fee
$20.00
flat
State Vehicle Fee
$3.50
flat
Title Fee
$8.25
flat
Transfer Fee
$10.00
flat
Sales Tax
6.50%
percent
Filing Fee
$11.00
flat
Technology Surcharge
$2.25
flat
Plates
$15.50
flat
Tabs
$64.00
flat

NO CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT.  YOU WILL NEED CASH, A CASHIER CHECK OR A WIRE TRANSFER TO PAY FOR YOUR BUS.  A CASHIER CHECK WILL NEED TO BE MADE OUT TO M.A.WILLIAMS AUCTION. 

PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 612-819-7859 BEFORE PURCHASING A CASHIER CHECK, TO CONFIRM THE EXACT AMOUNT YOU OWE.  

ALL BUYERS, REGARDLESS OF PAYMENT METHOD, WILL NEED TO COME TO OUR WAREHOUSE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION PAPERWORK AND TO RECEIVE YOUR TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.  THEN WE WILL SEND YOU TO THE EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION CENTER TO PICK UP YOUR BUS. THE BUS MUST BE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY BY 2:00 PM ON LOAD OUT DAY.  WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT ABSOLUTELY CLEAR THAT NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS SCHEDULE. 

 

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Sun, Aug 29, 2021
07:10 pm

Removal:


Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Hammer Price TierBuyer's PremiumCap
$0.00 - $4,999.99 13.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity 10.00%$1,000.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: M.A. Williams Auctions & Appraisals

Manager: Michelle Williams


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Dealer services provided by K-BID:  DLR24714

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625 ST LOUIS STREET
SUITE 7
Hopkins
MN, 55343


Phone: 612-819-7859

WE DON'T SHIP ANYTHING, WE DON'T MAIL ANYTHING,  WE DON'T HOLD ANYTHING. WE DON'T PACKAGE ANYTHING.

IF YOU WISH TO UTILIZE HOME OR BUSINESS DELIVERY PLEASE CALL DADBOD MOVERS AT 952-228-7541.

 

WE TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD

 

Bid History

20 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
350471
Aug 29 05:22pm
$625.00
343951
Aug 29 02:05pm
$575.00
279984
Aug 29 01:59pm
$525.00
343951 ^
Aug 29 01:58pm
$500.00
279984
Aug 29 01:58pm
$500.00
343951 ^
Aug 29 01:58pm
$475.00
279984
Aug 29 01:58pm
$450.00
343951 ^
Aug 29 01:58pm
$425.00
279984
Aug 29 01:58pm
$400.00
343951 ^
Aug 29 01:57pm
$375.00
279984
Aug 29 01:57pm
$350.00
343951
Aug 24 09:14pm
$325.00
380589
Aug 24 07:59pm
$210.00
4825 ^
Aug 18 11:49pm
$105.00
375770
Aug 18 11:49pm
$100.00
4825 ^
Aug 18 11:49pm
$16.00
375770
Aug 18 11:49pm
$15.00
4825
Aug 18 04:04pm
$7.00
380111
Aug 18 04:18am
$6.00
375770
Aug 17 09:22pm
$5.00