first truck 2008 pete 387

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by jamest66, Sep 13, 2012.

  1. jamest66

    jamest66 Bobtail Member

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    Buying my first truck found a 2008 peterbilt 387 there asking $47000 has 699000mi cummins isx 485 .13 speed eaton 336rear end body is in good shape has alot of maint records. it has new clutch turbo a yr old not a reman and new grill and bumper from a deer hit will need tires within a year overall seems in good shape will be on dedicated west coast run is ther anything special to check that could be a problem for this model of truck. thanks for any help.
     
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  3. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    I think you could do better if you were not set a 387 Peterbilt. I think some other members will agree. If your heart is set, I would look to see if this model has a DPF on it. If so, find out if it has a warranty.

    KH
     
  4. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    EGR Coolers turbos and EGR valves alot of troubles with these items why do you think it is on a sales lot with less than 700K? Oh, and do not forget DPF problems a friend of mine has three 387s like that with the ISX nothing but problems he was so disqusted this week he went and bought a 1985 cabover peterbilt with a big cam cummins in it
     
  5. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    by west coast im guessing you will be in and out of cali?

    if so he may want the DPF for comfort reasons but i think the price is high for an 08 with that many miles and as for the 387, they lack storage and the sleeper is nothing to get excited about

    personally i would look at T600 with a studio or a volvo 780 or 730

    and the 3:36 rears will not do as good in the mountains as 3:42 or 3:55
     
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  6. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    An 08 truck is probably an 07 emissions engine. The worst of the worst. I've got one . You can keep it running but it's a constant battle. An 06 or 07 model year is the way to go . Screw Cali .Good luck what ever you decide .
     
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  7. jamest66

    jamest66 Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the info im not set on the 387 this truck had alot of records that is one of the main reasons in was in the running i am going to spend alot of time in cali and read that in jan. 2014 all trucks had to have dpf for that state whats a good starter truck in the 40k 50k range i plan to keep it about 3yrs or so
     
  8. ticktick45acp

    ticktick45acp Bobtail Member

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  9. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    its a 387 NOT a real peterbilt...




    American Trucker
     
  10. ticktick45acp

    ticktick45acp Bobtail Member

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    haha so it has to be a 379?
     
  11. WorldofTransportation

    WorldofTransportation Heavy Load Member

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    No.. You already said it a 4 year old truck 700000 miles.. and ALOT of maint records.. and It has an ISX in it.... The reason the turbo is new is because they are having hell a problems with them and they are expensive.. and like spacetrucker said.. EGR Valve or Cooler whatever you want to call it are having a ton of issues..
     
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