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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 1-21-2026, Overall poor condition. A/C equipment may have been removed. List of notes from last inspection:
DASHPAINT PEELING BAD LOTS OF CRACKED PLASTIC ON DASH
2 OF THE 3 LUMBAR SUPPORTS LEAK AIR
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE WEEPING ATF
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH PEDALS LOTS OF RUST
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL ALL DIRECTIONS
FRONT TORQUE RODS ALL HAVE SOME MOVEMENT NONE TERRIBLE. PACKED WITH RUST
MUDFLAPS AND MOUNTS SLIGHT TEAR LOTS OF RUST. WHEEL WELLS COMPROMISED RUST
MULTIPLE BODY HOLES AND CONCERNS DUE TO RUST.
FRAME RUST HOLES, SUBFRAME RUST HOLES AND SUPPORTS RUST HOLES.
AIR BAG MOUNT FRONT AND REAR RUST JACKING CAUSING BROKEN HARDWARE AND BROKEN BAG PEDISTALS (PLASTIC)
RUST HOLES ABOVE REAR TORQUE RODS MAIN FRAME
WEBASTO BOX FLOOR IS VERY COMPROMISED DUE TO RUST. WEAK TO BEGIN WITH HOLES ALLOW DEBRIS IN ADDED WEIGHT
LEAKS OIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE BLOWBYE FROM CRANCASE VENT AND OIL FILL PORT
CURBSIDE FRONT TIRE NEARING END OF LIFE
REAR BRAKES NEARING END OF LIFE
BUS NEARING END OF LIFE
City of Ames (IA) will require bid deposits on items over $500 to ensure fairness.
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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.