Originally Posted by
Dick in Wisconsin
This is an old thread, but I was intrigued by a question the OP put forth:
"I have found several coaches with rebuilt engines - some with as few miles as 88,000. Is this common for a DD engine and what is the average life (in miles) of a DD engine assuming it has been properly maintained?"
I've noticed the same thing, actually looked at a Prevost last summer 1981 which had the engine and trans replaced in 1996. I'm also looking a heavy duty trucks (like the big Peterbilt 379) with motorhome conversions and I see the same thing.
Does anyone have any insight and/or experience with early (less than 200,000 miles) engine/transmission replacement?
Thanks!
With prices the way they are right now, there is really no reason to buy a coach that old. Buy one that has the Series60 motor and have no worries.
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