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Peterbuilt 386 vs Prostar

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Md420, May 10, 2016.

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  1. May 10, 2016 #1
    Md420

    Md420 Medium Load Member

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    Like to stay away from opinions on the way they look and fit/finish.

    If you were to pick between say a 2011/2012 386 and prostar both with a isx both around the same milage bothe strait 10's which would you do?
     
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  3. May 10, 2016 #2
    Sportster2000

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    Peterbilt because I truly think that you can get better fuel mileage out of them and they weigh less than the Prostar.
     
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  4. May 10, 2016 #3
    dngrous_dime

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    Depends if you want resale value in 3-4 years, or if you just plan to run it till it's dead. Personally, I prefer Internationals, but I know the Pete will hold value better.
     
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  5. May 10, 2016 #4
    Md420

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    I honestly like a prostar/isx combo. I've had good luck with them, 6.5+mpg and I am familiar with them. I detest kw 660's looks but like the 386 and I know the 660 is probably the most aerodynamic truck on the road and figured the 386 got some of those traits from it's cousin.
     
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    crb

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    Company or o/o?

    Price difference if buying?
     
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    Md420

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    Would be o/o. Price is nearly the same.
     
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  9. May 10, 2016 #7
    Md420

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    Here
    Prostar is a 2012 with 325k miles on it, 450hp isx, eaton fuller 10 speed. $39,000

    Pete is an 11 with 370k miles on it, 450hp isx eaton 10 speed $44,000

    Have seen a clean rig dig on both, both have regular updates on ecu history. Prostar had a new turbo at 275k
     
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    solitary_con

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    Between the two, the Pete was a better ride. Far as fuel mileage they both did around 6.9 mpg pulling an average of 48k. A lot of cruising and minimal hills.
     
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    Sipesh

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    If you like to work on the truck yourself, that 386 having the longer hood makes working on that Cummins engine a HECK of a lot easier. The back of the engine is accessible. Prostar has it crammed up under the cab pretty far.
     
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    dngrous_dime

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    Apu? Bunk heater? Similar bunks? If all else is equal, I'd go with the Pete.
     
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