1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)

[Dan Weaver]

The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to 6
MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft
running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The PT
has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more overall
space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT
requires more batteries and tires at replacement time.

Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more important
to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve cash?
For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and upgrades.
Also check the history section at:
http://www.vintagebirds.com/
Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37'

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions"
wrote:
> I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that
I
> can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less.
>
> After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that
I
> can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT
for
> around 80K, about twice as much.
>
> I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get.
>
> At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here
> who have experience with these models. I wonder what the
differecne
> would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the
> bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's
> livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership
> between these two models.
>
> Thank you very much in advance.
>
>
> -- Jim