i want this or similar for next truck but don't no if good deal but they are looking for me a raised roof now &maybe later model I don't no if this is good motor dealership say it is but I no nothing about them they are offering $4500 down with 45month term what does the ex stand for honest opinions please the dealership wants me to put $5000 down they will find me whatever I want some of their trucks got c-15 engine its before my time too WHAT DO ENGINE I NEED? I do a lot of east and Midwest no west coast AND LAST IS 379 A GOOD TRUCK TO BUY?
Want to buy Pete 379ex but not sure if good truck?!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by missjhawk, Mar 11, 2018.
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Before you list a truck, have all the specs together, okay?
1. How many miles?
2. Maintenance records (like an inframe papers or any major repairs)?
3. What rear end ratio?
4. Any dyno numbers?
5. Oil analysis performed?
6. Current or recent DOT sticker (when was the last inspection)? The last thing you want to do is sign for a truck and have to drop a few grand in it to get it road ready.
7. Wheelbase measurement
8. Tires...will they last about a year so you can stack your money and build up your maintenance account?Grubby, AModelCat, Mike2633 and 1 other person Thank this. -
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If my math is right you'll pay over 77k. That's double what it's worth.
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Don't walk away from the truck run run run its way to much money no aerodynamic look cool on the stool like a #### fool and to answer your question the. Ex stands for extended hood
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Watch out for the IXS engine the first sever years they had trouble with soot building up in engine and taking out the top cams and rollers out
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My 379 has been a good truck. I got a friend that bought one cause of mine, he is next to broke now. See where I'm going here?
Without checking it out who knows, even then there is a certain gambleGrubby, cke and Diesel Dave Thank this. -
My 94 379 “EX” with my 5EK series with custom tune got me 7.8mpg on my last fill up. No “Aerodynamics” needed.
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I don't do quite that well with my 91 3406B but 6.5 pulling a max weight in a hopper I'm content
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