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13 days 19 hours
Auction Started
May 28, 2026 02:01 PM MDT
Auction Ends
Jun 11, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
This auction might extend
Auction Started
May 28, 2026 02:01 PM MDT
Auction Ends
Jun 11, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
This auction might extend
Pick-up Location
City of Ames Transit Agency
601 N. University Blvd.
Ames, IA 50010
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Payment
Visa, MasterCard, Discover 
Online CC Payment Less than or equal to $4,000.00
Shipping
Buyer must pickup item(s)
Description
Year: 2005
Make: Orion
Model: V
Mileage: 299675
VIN: 1VHAH3H2356502479
Engine: CUMMINS ISM EGR 280 S/N: 35124007
Transmission: VOITH PROGRAM# A4VT2R2-8.5E S/N 5016829
Tires: Worn
Condition: POOR

Vehicle work order history available upon request.  As is where is.  Available for inspection by appointment only Monday – Friday 8AM to 3PM.  List of defects may not be complete or all inclusive. 

Was in operational condition when removed from service on 3-3-2026, Overall poor condition. A/C equipment may have been removed. List of notes from last inspection:

Drain Cocks Leak
Spring Brake cans cracked where cage bolts are
C/S Mudflap brace broken // R/S Rear front mudflap half rusted away.
Step Well Structure rust
Front-upper-middle-C/S amber light dim
R/S tie rod boot torn
front air bags heavily rust jacking at mounts.
both front wheel have some wheel bearing play
rear brake pads are starting to rust jack

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Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award.

All items are to be sold "as is - where is" with no warranty either expressed or implied. The buyer assumes all responsibilities and liabilities.

City of Ames (IA) will charge applicable sales tax. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, the buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.

A Buyers Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.

All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.

The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.

Pick-up hours by appointment only.

The successful bidder will be responsible for packing, and/or loading any item(s) at pick-up, if necessary.