cost of ownership

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  1. spr318

    spr318 Bobtail Member

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    I'm considering buying a truck. Which truck has the lowest cost of ownership?
     
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  3. glockwise

    glockwise Light Load Member

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    the one that's spec'd correctly, maintained well, and not driven like a lot lizzard
     
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  4. RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    Cost of ownership can vary, but generally, I would say Freightliners with Detroit engines and manual transmissions (no automated or automatics) should be the least expensive to maintain.
     
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  5. RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

    Every other truck (other than yours) is reported as less expensive/cheaper to maintain/run...

    .... Philip
     
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  6. tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    Spot on there RSQ20, and don't forget thy can also rebuild there own motors, tranies,and rear ends on a lazy Sunday afternoon and get another 1mpg or 2 out of it.
     
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    Prom Night Dumpster Baby Medium Load Member

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  8. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    I don't believe there is one truck that provide those benefits. If there there was, we'd all be driving one. Most. Remember, many fuel economy benefits result from the driver knowing his/her rig, the sweet spots, shift points, types of load and road conditions, and driving for economy. If you push your rig, you'll wear things out faster and buy more fuel. Easy. Want economy? Take it easy.
     
  9. 315wheelbase

    315wheelbase Heavy Load Member

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    You never know the cost to own a truck until you sell it,,Many drivers only look at the initial cost when they buy,,you must look at the end when you sell it too.. When you look at the same basic spec's Peterbilt and Kenworth are your best value,, does not do you any good to own a truck that you can't sell quickly or for a good price,,

    I bought a new 98 Pete,,in 10 years over a million miles,,one in frame,,replaced the rears and rebuilt the trans once, including all maintenance and payments including the interest on the load the truck cost me after selling it $700/mo to own.
    A friend bought a new freightliner spec'd about the same for $5K less than I paid for my Pete,,I got $30K when I sold me Pete,,he got $5K when he sold his,,
    90% of Used truck buyers first choice is a Pete or KW,
     
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  10. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    All depends on the fella doing the maintenance.

    I have a couple of guys that live close by that do most of my work cheap. That means I can buy and older truck and replace stuff. Plus we do alot of stuff ourselves.

    Back in 2007 we paid $18,000 for a T800 with an M11. It was in real nice shape. Have done an in frame, turbo, 2 leaf springs, CAC, rad, front rear diff and some normal wear parts. It's still in really good shape.

    With all of the emissions problems these days I bet I could get $18,000 for this pre-EGR truck today.
     
  11. blr300

    blr300 Light Load Member

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    Freightliner parts are cheaper to get
     
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