Cases

I still remember that message in January. January 6th, 2025. Cold morning in Zhengzhou. I was checking my Made-in-China messages with a cup of tea when his name popped up — a buyer from New York asking about a preowned Yutong ZK6122 bus.

He didn’t ask “how much?” first like most people do. He asked, “What’s the mileage? Any repaint? How’s the A/C performance?” That’s how I knew he was serious.

We had one in stock — came from a tourism company in Lvliang City. Still clean. No heavy wear. I walked out to the yard, took photos myself, even a small video clip of the engine running. Sent everything to him.

Less than an hour later, he replied: “Cici, I’ll come to China to see it myself.” I thought he was joking. He wasn’t.

The Visit

Early October, he was standing right there in our yard — tall, polite, a little tired from the flight. He had flown from New York to Zhengzhou, with this son, just to check one bus.

That day was gray and windy. Dust in the air. He didn’t seem to care. He walked slowly around the 6122, touching the body panels, peeking inside every compartment. Then he climbed in, sat in the driver’s seat for a long time, just feeling it.

He asked about everything — where it was used, oil leaks, seat foam, air-suspension, gearbox noise. I answered all, sometimes twice. He took notes in a small notebook. I liked that.

We spent three days like that. He checked a few other used buses we have in the yard too — a used Higer bus, a used King Long bus — but always came back to this one. The third afternoon, he looked at me and said quietly, “This one. I’m taking this one.”

The Drive

He wanted to drive it. So I sat in the passenger seat while he took it down the lot. The Yutong started with that deep steady hum — a sound I’ve heard hundreds of times but still like.

He didn’t talk much. Just drove. After a while, he smiled and said, “It feels strong.” That was it. Deal made.

Dinner Time

That evening, I took him out for dinner. A small Guizhou restaurant near my place. Simple wooden tables, chili steam, the smell of vinegar and garlic. I was nervous — Americans aren’t used to spicy food.

He took one bite, looked at me, and laughed. “This is good. Reminds me of home.”

He meant Ghana — his family is from there, though he lives in New York. He told me about his plan: a new transport line connecting Ghana to the neighboring countries, and this Yutong would be the first bus to start it.

We talked for hours. About travel, business, families, even the weather. When we left, he said, “I didn’t expect China to feel this warm.”

The Deal

In mid October, after all the export documents and customs prep, he confirmed the order — October 20th, 2025. One Yutong ZK6122, officially his.

He messaged me that night: “Cici, you made this simple. I’ll come back for more buses when we grow.” That message stayed on my phone for days. I read it more than once.

Looking Back

Some sales are quick. Some are quiet. This one felt different. Maybe because he came so far. Maybe because he trusted me before meeting me. Maybe because he reminded me what real work means — not just selling a bus, but helping someone start something new.

Sometimes, when I walk past that empty spot in the yard where the 6122 used to park, I still picture him standing there with that small smile. It’s strange how one bus can travel not just across countries, but across lives.

About Tianying Used Bus

We’re based in Zhengzhou, China — right where Yutong buses are made. Tianying Used Bus sells used Yutong, King Long, and Golden Dragon coaches to customers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

All our buses are inspected, test-driven, and ready for export. You can visit, see them yourself, no surprises.

📍 Website: https://www.tianyingusedbus.com/
📧 Email: inquiry@tianyingusedbus.com
📱 WhatsApp: +8618937132324
👩‍💼 Sales Consultant: Cici Xing