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Re: Former FT owners with SOBs?

Reply #50 – October 18, 2014, 11:33:40 am

Interesting topic as I'm looking to purchase a used Phenix, U-320, Newell, & Prevost XLII at the 200K level late next year.  The only dealer I've seen that carries these three manufactuers is MOT.  I'd love to be able to see them all in-person and compare them side-by-side.  Is anyone familiar with any other dealers who would carry these three manufacturers?

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Re: Former FT owners with SOBs?

Reply #51 – October 18, 2014, 11:34:06 am

It's interesting to note that the previous owners of our Foretravel said they owned a Prevost (I don't know what year) before our U320 and said that the Foretravel handled far better than did the Prevost. I know ours handles almost too well, because my wife occasionally complains about how much fun I have driving it too much like a sports car!

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Re: Former FT owners with SOBs?

Reply #52 – October 18, 2014, 11:54:08 am

Yes!  Because of the ease of handling & smooth ride, I have to remind myself that it's NOT a sports car on the freeway!!!  Am learning new tactics everyday on how to slow down and take it easy, she's just such a dream to drive!  I catch myself sailing up into the 80's, not good!!!!   

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Re: Former FT owners with SOBs?

Reply #53 – October 18, 2014, 09:04:29 pm

Across west TX I was running 70 for hour on hour. I will say that the FT is a great driving machine and the U models made in their heyday were some of the best coaches on the market and I agree they were ahead of their time.  CM did a great job.  The Phenix is pretty good too but the fact that they gussy it up with electronics bothers me. It is why I wanted to buy a new nimbus when I was looking and bought this one.  I wanted an IFS on it and they refused so I bought a used coached and remodeled it. I learned that it is hard to wear them out and I will continue to try.  Broke 167K on the coach today and I will break 168K on the way home.

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