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Posted by rionOne on Tue Apr 21 08:58:39 2009, in response to Re: Millennium Transit Services, posted by JAzumah on Tue Apr 21 01:37:35 2009. Well wait, not only did they ask to move the HVAC, but NJT introduced moving the whole radiator system from its standard location to the "MCI" location.The problem with Millennium was securing funds to build buses, not quality. You have 2 in Pueblo, CO; 6 in Ledyard, CT; and almost 25 running in College Station, TX. I've spoken with all three properties who all LOVE thier Millenniums from operations to maintenance down to the drivers. The Pueblo units are TWINS to the Jersey units, the Ledyard units ARE Jersey units and about 8 of the College Station units ARE Jersey units while the rest were built new to the same specs. The problem in Jersey. Granted thier laws about axle loads presents specification issues, BUT New Jersey does over customize, and that has been proven with.... 1) The last batch of Nova's they recieved (New type of a Multiplex system, new suspension) 2) The Neoplans (which began the whole Radiator movement and also had Neoplan customizing the tractor and trailer lengths) 3) The MCI (which the first 325 came in with unproven brake systems [which left the brakes feeling spongy all the time and made loud squeels on stopping, at least they went back to the regular brakes after the first 325 buses], a completely redesigned drivers area, and a host of other custom items) So when it came to the Millenniums it was the same shit all over again. But what the misconception is that Millennium didn't build a quality product when they did. The same people that was building and managing TMC AND NovaBUS are the EXACT same people building Millennium, you have people that KNOW the RTS building the RTS. Again the issue was securing funds to obtain materials. That was Millenniums only downfall. If they stick to smaller orders to build up capital THEN seek the large orders, they will survive, they got something good going with that RTS Extreme. And with some properties still ordering high floors (Some going BACK to high floors), this gives NABI a little competition for a High Floor order. Regards, Trevor |
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