I am in a 2007 Columbia right now as a lease O/O. I am seriously contemplating turning it in for a 2013 or 2014 Prostar, and am curious if there are any lease O/O out there that are driving one of these and how it is working out for you.
Thanks in advance.
Question for Lease 0/0 with Prostar trucks
Discussion in 'Roehl' started by Viking84, Apr 16, 2014.
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Not a lease, but I'd say stay away from the maxxforce engine. If you can, if you do go for it, look for one with cummins. Sorry, that's all I got.
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Have heard stories about maxforce, especially in the early models. But as an O/O the 7 year unlimited mile warranty on that engine sure sounds nice.
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New trucks are always nice, but an 07 Columbia will make you a lot of money as an O/O. As far as MPG they are one of the best. The new prostar also had DEF which can cause problems. It depends on how close you are to paying off you Columbia and how its running. I have however heard good things about the prostar on models that dont have the maxforce
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This Columbia is killing me in maint, especially the APU. It is almost impossible to keep it running for more than 3 weeks before it is back in maint.
Also, with the new emissions standards coming out next year in California all 2007 and older model trucks will not be allowed to enter the state. And I am sure other states such as NY and PENNSYLVANIA will be sure to follow soon after. So I can see the future writing on the wall by keeping an 07 model that will have very limited areas that I can drive it. -
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I recomend gettting your number in order b4 making and choices. Find out what it cost you per mile to run the truck. Break out maint, insure, permits etc. Se e what you fuel . mile is. Only then can you make a informed decision. -
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The numbers I have crunched come out about the same. Lower payment/lower mpg/higher maint costs -VS- higher payments/better mpg/lower maint cost.
I know several O/O with Columbias like mine, just anxious to hear from some O/O that have prostars and see if their numbers add up to the ones I am making now. -
However, I am looking at the cummins versions as well. I may actually prefer it.
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