The Rear Of Bus And Both Sides Are Clean, Ready For Your Own
Custom Designed Graphics, Mural, or Company Information.
Two Roof AC/Heat Units (with Heat Pumps), Plus Two Fantastic Vent Brand
Powered Roof Air Exhaust Units. Huge 24 Foot Roll Out Side Awning.
Full Wide Wraparound Thick Rubber Protective Body Side Moldings.
Imagine Yourself On the Wide Open Roads With This King Of the Road.
Huge Panoramic Views, You Can Enjoy Every Beautiful View.
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This is an auction for a 1983 MCI-9 Crusader II 40 Foot Bus that has been converted to a completely self-contained Motor Coach RV Home.
ABOUT MCI: On December 7, 2007 - Motor Coach Industries (MCI) celebrated 75 years of coach-building. MCI is a leader in the industry because of its decades of experience, commitment to quality and the dedication of its people.
Like so many journeys, MCI's started with one man setting his eye on a horizon. While MCI founder Harry Zoltok got into the bus business as far back as 1928, it was in 1933 that he took the giant leap from repairing the buses of others to building his own.
That first coach, an 11-passenger body on a Packard passenger-car chassis, was built in the company's 5,000-square-foot plant, earlier known as the Fort Garry Motor Body and Paint Works Limited.
Today, most notably, MCI has the distinction of building the most popular models in the U.S. and Canada, beginning with the MC-9, launched in 1978, followed by the D-Series. Today, it's the MCI J4500 that ranks number one on the hit parade list of best sellers.
With headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and sales and service centers across the U.S. and Canada, MCI is the leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of coaches and is the industry's leading supplier of coach-related aftermarket parts and services for most makes and models.
HISTORY ON THIS BUS: This bus being auctioned is owned by the folks that had it professionally converted to a self-contained Motor Coach RV Home. The bus was a commercial passenger bus in C & H Lines Bus Lines Fleet, located In GA (see photo). The present owners purchased the bus in December 2003, then sent it to Hartland Coach Company, located in Arcadia, FL. Hartland professionally converted this bus to a Motor Coach RV Home. The photos and video show the conversion was first quality.
We, 2NicePeople asked the owners who are selling it, "Why did you buy this passenger bus, and then have it converted?"
Their answer: In their 70s now and retired from travel, they said they had seen too many regular motorhomes that had been in an accident or a rollover. And they found that most motor homes (regular RVs), while basically a little stronger construction than a mobile home, they were far from the standards of safety that's required of passenger buses.
They said typically if a regular style RV motorhome should roll over - forget it. The motor home warps and bends, and essentially is done for. Plus the greater chance of injuries to people in accidents. But with commercial buses, you simply have them rolled back up, get in, and in most cases, get back on the road. Then they went on to tell us about the superior strength of metals used back in the 80's in bus construction. If someone hit them in an accident, it would be the other person who got hurt, not them. Made sense! Frankly - it was smart!
This from the couple who traveled in this bus (with no children and no pets). They know what they are talking about, from experience.
Some of their other reasons they were so happy with their purchase were: How quiet the bus was inside, with the engine in the rear. Then the smooth ride from bus size tires and suspension. They looked into the MCI bus reputation. The best in the industry. Then they had other people they knew who had nothing but the 'best experiences' with Detroit Diesel engines. Then towing a vehicle -- they didn't even know it was behind them. They loved the extra quietness inside from higher strength materials buses are made with because of safety standards. Then on the outside, literally no maintenance with real stainless steel wrap-around's, not aluminum. Plus they loved the one-hand ease in lifting any of compartment doors outside (just the way buses are), and how little space it took to open compartment doors. Then there was the huge storage room in the compartments, and the overall ease of access to everything.
In researching, a new bus like this can easily cost $165,000+ |
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The complete passenger bus interior and air and heat conditioning system was removed. Then Hartland custom installed the complete new interior as shown in this ad, installing two (2) new roof mounted Air/Heat Systems and two (2) new Air Exhaust Systems, installed all the other systems new, serviced the bus, and then completely repainted the exterior, including the roof. |
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All aspects involved in the home conversion on this bus (interior materials, electronic related items, lighting components, electrical and wiring, all septic toilet, water systems, ac-heat-vent systems, mechanical interior components, cabinets, furniture, bedding, carpeting, wood floors, other wood used, counters, plastic, plumbing, metal, appliances, insulation, sliding doors, and all other systems installed in the home conversion) were all top quality, and brand new when installed in early 2004. 3/4 Inch plywood is over original bus flooring. Flooring surfaces in bus are real wood or carpeting (see photos).
There are owners manuals included for the bus itself, major appliances, generator, air conditioning / heating systems, awning and more ...
MECHANICAL: Other than front windshield passenger side is cracked, the owners are selling it as their needs have changed. They stated they know of nothing the bus needs mechanically. 2NicePeople have been in the bus on a road test, and to shoot photos and videos (see photos and movie videos). Michelin tires are in good shape (see photos in gallery), wheels (white) could use repainting possibly to make them look as good at the rest of the bus exterior, which the exterior paint and stainless steel is in exceptional condition.
Engine: V8 - 8-71 Detroit Diesel You may see the V8 shown if you do research as a 871, 8 71, 8-71, or 8v71.
Engine Crankcase Capacity: 28 Quarts
Hydraulic Power Steering System Capacity: 7.5 Quarts
Transmission Type: 5 Speed Manual
Standard Transmission Capacity : 22 Pints
Rear Axle Lube Capacity: 18 Quarts
Cooling System Capacity: 30 Gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity: 144 Gallons
The bus smoothly started right up without any issue whatsoever, and has great acceleration (we saw none of the typical heavy black smoke that we often see with diesel buses). The transmission shifted up and down smoothly, it rode smoothly and was very quiet inside (even under acceleration). The bus turned properly, backed up fine, and braked properly. All interior appliances, interior and exterior lights and plumbing worked at the time of our inspection for creating this ad. Once riding in this bus, one can understand why the powerful V8 Detroit Diesel engine that is in this bus is indeed a legend.
The powerful Generator immediately with one touch of the button started right up (see Movie videos). Although we are not bus or motor home experts, we noted nothing other than the windshield cracked. The bus is being sold 'as is', but we feel from our inspection that this RV Home Motor Coach Bus Home is in excellent condition. |
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Top Driving Speed 72 MPH.
Michelin Tires. MCI-9 Owners Manual Included.
Motor Coach Home Has Three (3) Battery Systems (1st System - three 8D Batteries for house batteries, runs electric lights, refrigerator for up to 3 days: Run Generator for 45 minutes, have all the hot water you need) (2nd System - battery for starting generator), (3rd System - 2 batteries for starting bus). 2000W Power Inverter/Charger converts 12 Volt to 110 AC. Has 1 Tone roof mounted Fog Horn. Including the AC and power air vents on the roof, Bus height is under 12 Foot (owners believe it is 11' 6") |
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10,000 kWatt Diesel Generator Model NL378K.2 (15,000 kWatts at 1500 RPM). Generator runs on bus diesel fuel tank (144 Gallons x 8mpg = 1,151 mile average driving range). Generator will stop when bus fuel tank reaches 1/4 tank remaining. Towing a Kia Car, the bus obtained 7mpg average. Bus has 5 Speed Manual Transmission. 19.9 Gallon Hot Water Tank, Fresh Water Filtration, 24 Gallon Propane Tank, 18.2 Cubic Foot Refrigerator, three 85 Gallon Water Tanks (1 gray, 1 black, 1 fresh). We have the clear Tennessee Title at our dealership. |
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Bus Was Serviced 2,000 Miles Ago (change engine oil [Shell Rotela 15/40], oil in rear end, check the wet lube hubs and tag in rear). The owners are selling the bus because their needs changed. They drove the bus approximately 10,000 miles over the last three years since they had it professionally converted. When they had it converted, they were just retired travelers/tourists. They lived in the bus for three years traveling. Along the way in their travels the last three years, they were offered and accepted permanent full-time management at a RV campground in Florida. They have loved their three years traveling and living in the 40 Foot Motor Coach Home, but now have new quarters in the campground they manage. |
Where Are You Going
On Your Next Road Trip?
This 40 Foot RV Bus Home Is The Way To Go!
Stylish Clean Front And Side Stainless Steel Flowing Smooth Body Lines.
Full-size Spare Tire Is Easy To Access, Located In The Front Bumper.
Wide View Drivers Glass Area, Large Dual Adjustable Mirrors,
Small Window For Paying Tolls, Fresh Air Vent For Driver.
Let's Not Forget The Roof Mounted High Quality Hadley Fog Horn.
All Top Marker Lights Were Replaced New In 2004.
Formed Solid Large Stainless Steel Front Panels Are Easy
To Keep Clean, Bumper Drops Down To Remove Spare Tire.
Mounted Stainless Steel Manufacturers Vehicle Identification
Plate Is Located On The Lower Right As You Step Inside.
See 16 Movie Videos of this
40 Foot MCI-9 RV Bus Home
Runs And Drives So Smooth. Ready To Take Right Out On
The Open Road - Excellent For Long Cross Country Trips.
You Can Tell By The Visible Condition Of This Unit It Has Been
Well Maintained (fleet). Just As All The Bus Lines Do.
The owners we are assisting sell this now RV Bus,
bought this bus like you see it pictured above Dec 2003.
Then, they had it professionally custom converted
to the RV Motor Coach Home you see here in photos and movie videos.
Come On In!
Make Yourself At Home
Indeed it is a home with everything!
Step Right On Into Your New Home. Low First Step For Easy Entry.
Wide Entry With Solid Stainless Handrails. Wood Floor.
Large Easy-open Entry Door - Reinforced Inside Exit Handle And
Inside Door Locks, Stainless Steel Door Frame.
Lighted Entry, Stainless Safety Grab Rails, Rubber Mat On First Step,
Stainless Step Kick Plates, and Real Wood Flooring.
Entrance Side Panels, Mounting Brackets And Step-side Trim
Are Stainless Steel. Easy To Clean And Maintain.
Easy Wide Carpeted Entry To Drivers Compartment, Stainless
Stairwell Grab Rail Bar, and Drivers Grab Rail.
Full Cockpit With At Your Fingertips Large Instrumentation, Large
Steering Wheel For Easy Turning, Large Foot Petals.
Easy To Read Gauges and Large Lighted Sensor Warning Panel. With
The Low Dashboard Lines, You Have Tremendous Surround Visibility.
Custom Oak Finished Cabinetry And Abundant Storage Space
Everywhere. Swivel Rocker Recliner And Pull-out Couch.
End Table (Storage), Lamp, Sitting Chair, Built-in Magazine Rack
and Shelf Table. Plenty Of 110 Regular AC Power Outlets.
Beautiful Fully Functional Kitchen With Large Counter Tops, Large
Kitchen Window, Lots Of AC Outlets, Lighted Kitchen Sink.
Roomy Cooking Area With Large Storage, Over Stove Kenmore Range Hood, Lots
Of AC Electric Outlets For Cooking Accessories. Safe Alert 30 Series Classic LP Gas Alarm
Full Four Burner 20" Wide Conventional Gas Stove. Easy To Clean. Lots Of
Cooking Room Space With Four Full Size Gas Burners.
Large Gas Oven - Lots Of Roomy Oven Space For Your
Great Baking - Turkeys, Large Roasts - No Problem!
Microwave Turntable In Large Microwave, Easy To Clean
Easy To Read LED And Large Lettering Control Panel.
Large Deepwell Kohler Double Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink - Oakbrook Single Handle
Hot And Cold Water Control With Hand Jet Sprayer.
Overhead Kitchen Fantastic Vent Brand Powerful
Electric Powered Kitchen Air Exhaust Control System.
Absolutely Gorgeous Rich Oak Multi-tone Real Wood
Floor. Easy To Maintain. You Will Love It!
Dining Room Area (Overhead Light). Dining Table Could Seat
Three People As Shown, Two Oak Chairs For Dining Are Included.
| Regular Size Electrolux Refrigerator, Clear Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves, Double Crisper Bins. Wide Deep Door Bin Shelves. Lots of Room For Your Favorite Foods And Drinks. Deli Door, Dairy Door. Full Size Freezer. You Can Install The (Included) Ice Maker If You Wish |
| Bathroom Double Door Oak Cabinets, With Two Large Wide And Deep Drawers. Toilet Area Is Located Just Behind Cabinet. Smoke Detector And Fantastic Vent Brand Powered Air Exhaust Overhead. Bedroom Is Located In Back, Behind Bathroom. |
Bathroom Oak Cabinet Double Doors Provide Lots Of (Carpeted)
Shelf Room With Long And Wide Pull Out Drawer Storage.
| Wide Door Cabinet In Kitchen Provides Instant Access To Five Very Large Easy Roll Out Long And Deep Drawer Space, And Huge Storage Area Above The Drawers. Plenty of Pantry Room. |
Double Sink, Four Burner Stove, Four Drawers And Large Storage
Area Under Sink. More Storage Room Under Microwave.
| Looking Back From Rocker Recliner. Overhead Large Storage Cabinets Are On Both Sides Of The Kitchen. Mini-blind Covered Windows Let In Lots of Natural Light, And Provide Privacy |
The Best in Climate Control
Two Penguin Comfort Climate
Duo-Therm Automatically
Controlled Air - Heat Systems
Motorhome Front Air Conditioning And Heating System
Top Name Brand Penguin Duo-Therm by Dometic.
Top-of-the-line Duo-Therm by Dometic.
Heating System Has Penguin Brand Heat Pump Management System.
Your Living Room And Kitchen AC, Heat (with Heat Pump) And Fan System
Is Controlled By Separate Wall Mounted Comfort Control
Easy-to-read Large LED Digital Thermostat. Set It And Forget It :)
View Looking Into Bathroom And Bedroom From Standing
At Kitchen Counter. Privacy Sliding Door On Left.
Showing Large Bathroom Double Door Storage Cabinets On Left.
Full-size Sterling Kohler Neo-Angle Shower Door. Toilet On Other Side Of Cabinets.
Bathroom Oak Cabinet Storage Under Sink, Overhead Towel Hoop,
Bright Overhead Lighting, Large Mirror, Electric AC Outlet.
Real Multi-tone Oak Floor, Accent With Your Own Color Decorative
Throw Rugs, Bath Towels And Your Own Bath Accessory Scheme.
| Full Size Toilet - Seat, Private - Off To The Side. Easy Flush And Fill Foot Pedals. Black Water Tank (85 Gallon), And Gray Water Tank (85 Gallon) Are Great For Long Trips. |
| Full Size Shower With Hand Held Shower Adjustable Sprayer. One Handle Hot & Cold Water Control. Lots Of Shelf Storage Room For Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Shaver And Bath Toiletries. |
Easy Light On And Off Controls, Bright Overhead Bathroom Light, Large Towel Hoop.
View From Bathroom Into Bedroom. Toilet On Left - Full Size Wall
Towel Rack On Right Over Movable Floor Storage Unit.
| Comfortable Full Size Twin Beds - Full Large Storage Both Beds Underneath, Easily Accessible From Top (under mattress) Also Accessible Via Oak Cabinet Doors Located In Front Of Each Bed. Bedspreads And Wall Pictures Shown Are Included. |
Oak Wood Cabinets. Plenty Hanging Clothes Closet Space
And Huge Double Drawer Space Are On Both Sides Of Bedroom.
Showing Clothes Closet Hanging Space On Driver Side Of Bedroom.
Deep Wide Double Bedroom Drawers.
Driver Side Of Bedroom Has Two Large Deep Clothes Drawers
And Large Clothes Closet Area, And Two Electric Plugs.
Another View Of Bedroom Oak Cabinet Closet And Drawers.
Showing Clothes Closet Hanging Space On Passenger
Side Of Bedroom. Deep Wide Double Bedroom Drawers.
Stainless Steel Kick Plates, Two AC Electric Outlets On
Passenger Side of Bedroom By Clothes And Drawer Cabinet.
Large Picture Windows With Strongly Tinted Glass. Easy To See Out,
Hard To See In. Both Sides Have Pull Down Privacy Shades.
Showing Bedroom Large Picture Window Privacy Shade Pulled Down.
Each Side Of The Bedroom Has Large Heavy Factory
Original Tinted Windows For Taking In All The Scenery.
| Energy Efficient Ceiling Mounted Quiet Duo-Therm AC/Heat System by Dometic. Air and Heat Exhaust Duct Has Ceiling Mounted Plexiglas Air Runway For Easy Cleaning. Maintenance Free Carpeted Ceilings And Walls Ensure Quiet And Restful Sleep. |
Your Bedroom AC, Heat (with Heat Pump) And Fan System
Is Controlled By Separate Wall Mounted Comfort Control
Easy-to-read Large LED Digital Thermostat. Set It And Forget It :)
View When Standing Between Bottom Of Beds. Roomy Bedroom
Closets And Large Drawers On Both Sides Of Bedroom.
View From Bedroom Door. Carpeted Walls, Full-size Towel Rack
On Left, And Bedroom Privacy Pull Out Door On Right.
Bathroom View Looking Into Forward Cabin. Huge Cabinets
On Right. Pull Out Sliding Door On Right Provides Privacy.
Gorgeous Low Maintenance Easy Clean Real Wood Oak
Floor And Matching Oak Cabinets Accent Kitchen Area.
Great For Entertaining Or Casual Leisure. Room For Five Adults.
Just Sit Back In Your Easy Full Cushy Rocking Recliner.
Large Living Room Couch Folds Down In A Snap to Provide
A Comfortable Bed With Ample Sleeping Room When Needed.
You Can See How Compact The Easy-lift Side Compartment
Doors Are. Swing-out Door Is Full Access To Propane Tank.
Sleek Long Lines. Exterior Paint Only A Little Over 3 Years
Old. Sides Are Either Painted Surfaces Or Stainless Steel.
Three Huge Motorhome Passenger Side Compartments. If You
Are In Tight Spaces, The Doors Lift Within Inches Of Bus.
Large Capacity 24 Gallon On Board Propane
Storage Tank. Easy To Read Gauge.
One-hand Compact Lift Side Panels Instant Access To Side-by-side
Motor Coach Power Center And Water Supply Stations.
Large Easy Access Drivers Side Compartment Houses Fresh
Water Filter, Hot Water Heater, Water Tanks Connections.
Fresh Water And Septic Connection Hoses Are Easy
Access So You Can Easily Connect In A Snap At Any RV Park.
Top-of-the-line Electrolux by Frigidaire 18.2 Cubic Foot Full
Size Electric Refrigerator. Lots Of Fresh Food And Freezer Room.
19.9 Gallon GE Smart Water Hot Water Heater, Plenty Of
Hot Water - Everything In Home Conversion Was New Early 2004.
10,000W Generator. Homeline Circuit Breaker Load Center.
Lights And Refrigerator Can Run Up To Three Days Off Batteries.
The RV Motorhome Motorcoach Electric Power
Circuit Breaker Panel Is Clearly Marked. No Guesswork.
Lugger Top Quality Northern Lights 10,000W Diesel
Fuel Generator Easy One Button Start Control Panel.
10,000kW Northern Light On-board Generator. If More Power
Needed, Can Go To 15,000 kWatts Of Power At 1500 RPM.
| This RV Bus Motor Coach Home Features The State-of-the-art XanTrex 2000W Freedom 458 Series Power Inverter / Charger. The Smart Choice For Power - which features: High And Low Battery Shutdown, Circuit Breaker Protection, Temperature Sensitive Charging Also Has Thermostat Controlled Cooling, Inverter Idle Circuit And Power Sharing System. All Owners Manuals Are Included. |
Full Size Easy Access Circuit Breaker Switch Control Panel
Clearly Marked For Easy Identification Of Breaker Switches.
This One Storage Compartment Has Full One Door Hand Lift From Both
Sides Of Motor Coach. All Compartments Are Lighted For Nighttime Access.
| The Hose You See On The Left Is For Connecting To An Extended Stay Easy Refill Propane Gas Tank You Can Add. The Convenience Of Adding This Tank Is When You Are All Setup In An RV Campground, You Don't Have To Take The Big Large Heavy Propane Tank Out For A Refill, Nor Pack Up And Drive The Motor Coach To A Propane Refill Station. Just Simply Quick Disconnect The Add On Extended Stay Propane Tank, Fill It, Reconnect. That Was Easy! |
| A And E Systems 24 Foot Sun Chaser Top Quality Patio Awning - Easy To Open And Close Fabric Roller Tube Assembly. Think Of All The Many Hours Of Enjoyment You Will Have Sitting Outside - Safe From The Rays And Heat Of The Sun. |
Huge Tail Lights, Marker Lights, Turn Signals, Running Lights, Brake Lights,
And Back Up Lights For Ultimate Safety. Easy Access To All Engine Areas
Through Engine Compartment Wide Double Opening Rear And Both Large Side Doors.
Back Of Motor Coach Is Ready To Add Your
Graphics, Mural, Artwork Or Company Information.
Stainless Steel Lower Protective Panels
| Large Wide Tall Steel Rear Bumper Adds The Highest Level Of Safety Possible. And, A Full Width Long Mud And Stone Flap. Rear Light Plug Outlet For Towing Trailer. Class C Hitch Mount For Towing. Just Hook Up Your Trailer And Go. You Don't Even Know You Have A Trailer With Another Vehicle On It In Tow With This Motor Coach. It Is The Best! |
Close Up View Of The Rear Of Motor Coach, Rear Trailer Lighting
Plug In And Tow Hitch Receptacle - Excellent Condition!
Rear Bumper And Bumper Rubber Molding Are In
Excellent Condition. Huge Tail Lights For Your Ultimate Safety.
True Original Detroit Diesel Engine. The Best Diesel Engine Detroit Ever Made.
Purrs Like A Kitten, Yet - Roars Like A Lion. Runs great! See the Movie Videos.
Close Up View Looking Up Into Engine Compartment From
Rear Engine Access Door. Shows Huge Engine Air Cooler.
Side Rear Engine Large Access Doors Are On Both
Sides Of In The Back On This MotorCoach. Access Is A Snap!
ShowIng The Engine View From The Passenger Rear Engine
Access Door. Easy To Get To Everything. Literally Climb In!
Drivers Side Rear Engine Access Door. Stainless Steel.
Large Easy To Turn Handle To Open.
Fuel Tank Filler Door (lower middle) and Engine Ventilation Grid
(passenger side). You Can See Paint Is In Excellent Condition.
This Is The Rear of The MCI-9 Crusader II 40 Foot RV Motor Coach Bus Home.
Don't Let This Get Away From You!
See 16 Movie Videos Of
This 40 Foot MCI RV Bus
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Watching The Videos You Will See
1) Right Outside Walkaround
2) Interior Walk through
3) Left Compartment Review 1
4) Left Compartment Review 2
5) Left Side Hot Water Tank
6) Right Side Walkaround
7) Engine Review
8) Engine Close up
9) Engine Running
10) Starting Generator
11) Starting Power
12) Power Center
13) Left Side Walkaround
14) Starting Instructions
15) Road Test Startup
16) Road Test - On The Road |
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2NicePeople at eBay, are eBay Power Sellers. We are also eBay Trading Assistants and eBay Education Specialists teaching others the art of selling on the Internet at our local College.
s Cars, Inc., is a most trusted and respected licensed and bonded Florida motor vehicle dealer located In Ocala, FL (Marion County) selling preowned and consigned autos, trucks, boats and RV's, and financing customers for 17 years at the same location. 
If you wish to inspect this MCI-9 Motor Coach Bus Home, please do so before bidding. This unit can be inspected at Tom's Cars, Inc - 1904 N Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475 (Marion Country) between 9:30am - 6pm (Eastern Standard Time), Monday through Friday. Our dealership is closed weekends.
This is an auction for the sale of this 1983 RV bus. This auction closes on a Sunday evening. As such, a partial payment of $1,000 (US) is expected to be made via Pay Pal (or by bank wire transfer) by the successful winning bidder within 24 hours after winning this auction - received by us no later than 6PM (Eastern Standard Time) Monday. 
good luck bidding!