Performance of a PT36 vs a PT38

[Tom Warner]

Ron there might be other considerations but then maybe you considered
them and/or had information that I did not see. For instance,
unless I absolutely knew what the maintenance history of both coaches
were and the price that will be finally paid for each including taxes
and registration fees if there are some ( realizing they had a max
budget of $50-75K) that would leave somewhere in the range of
$60,000 not including taxes.

I would go with the coach that fit in that budget IF I knew :

1. The tires were all servicable and had a DOT date of less then 5
years and had some assurance that they had not been abused by running
over/or under inflated or run over curbs. .

2. You had service records for the coach to ensure it was regularly
maintained and not sit for long periods of time.

3. You consider the fuel mileage. The PT36 with a 6V92 will get
better mileage then the PT38 with a 8V92. Either one I would have
inspected by a reputable mechanice to make sure there are no problems
with the engines.

4. And lastly use the Vintage birds checklist and go over every
single item in the coach. That checklist could very well help you get
a lower price then the owner is willing to go to knowing that there
are no problems. If everything checks out however you will feel
better about the price you do have to pay.

Good luck in which ever one you buy.

Tom Warner
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY


At 06:03 PM 2/2/2006, you wrote:
>I've run coaches with both. I would not consider the 6V92 again. On
>a small coach, it might be fine, but between the two coaches, there is
>not a lot of weight difference, thus go with the 8V92 for performance.
>You won't be sorry, unless other considerations are more important.
>
>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "buddyballs79"
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> > Hello and thanks in advance for the replies.
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> >
> > We're looking at two coaches right now, one is an 89 PT 36 with the 6V
> > 330 Detroit and the other is an 87 PT38 with the 8V 475hp Detroit.
> > Both are the silver editions. The PT 36 has 135k and the PT 38 has
> > 100k. Since they are both a considerable distance away we were
> > wondering if anybody has had any experience with these coaches. How is
> > the performance of the 36 with the 6V Detroit vs the 38 with the 8V?
> > Any pros or cons for one or the other? It will be our first diesel
> > motorhome and we love the look of the older Bluebirds. Our budget is
> > $50k to $75k max.
> >
> > Thanks again for the help.
> >
>
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