buying a new truck, what do I get?

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  1. nabil1127

    nabil1127 Bobtail Member

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    I'm in the market to buy a new truck. Not sure what to buy. I narrowed down to: prostar, lone star or kw. New or glider? And what engine? Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Your application will greatly help determine what type of truck you should buy ...
     
  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Are you a driver?

    If so what do you like?

    They are all pretty much the same outside of the interior.
     
  5. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    You show youve been driving for 30 years and you dont know the best truck to buy?????? WOW!!!
     
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  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Why do you not know what you want AND need????
     
  7. nabil1127

    nabil1127 Bobtail Member

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    Yeh, with all that emission stuff I'm not sure what is better for, fuel economy, trade valve 6 years down the road, maintenance costs, ect. You're right wow. Glider or new?
     
  8. nabil1127

    nabil1127 Bobtail Member

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    Flat bed, 80,000 almost all the time, I-80 east and west. My prostar with an isx Cummins is doing a great job but it's old 2011 time to buy a new truck, trying to get better than what I have. Now what should i order, new or glider?
     
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  9. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    What. Do. You. Want.
     
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  10. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm gonna go with my gut and think the "30 yrs" as a trucker is "somewhat" inaccurate...
     
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  11. nabil1127

    nabil1127 Bobtail Member

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    I do know what I want but I am looking for the best fuel economy, realibality, dealers network (for maintenance) and trade value after 5 or 6 years.
     
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