Buying 2012 T700 with Paccar motor need help

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Misterpreston, May 27, 2016.

  1. Misterpreston

    Misterpreston Light Load Member

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    It's an automatic with a paccar 485hp motor. Getting a 3 year warranty. What kind of mpg are you getting and how reliable is the Paccar motor? I've only driven trucks with a cummins
     
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  3. Garzaci

    Garzaci Light Load Member

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    How much are they asking?
     
  4. Misterpreston

    Misterpreston Light Load Member

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  5. craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    By an pre emmissions truck for 10-15 thou and sink another 20 or so into it..Less shop time,more $ in your pocket
     
  6. Garzaci

    Garzaci Light Load Member

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    That's crazy expensive for over 600k miles. I just bought a 2011 Mack pinnacle with 377k miles for that.
     
  7. Garzaci

    Garzaci Light Load Member

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    Pre emissions is fine but doesn't work for everyone. What if you're business plan includes California?
     
  8. KeithT1967

    KeithT1967 Road Train Member

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    You bought a Mack.... check the prices of other 2011 trucks under 400k miles. The two cheapest, by far and for good reason, are Prostars with Maxforce engines and Macks.
     
    WitchingHour Thanks this.
  9. Garzaci

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    And what is that good reason for the Mack? I know the Maxxforce is horrible, but I guess you have to fill me in on the issues with Macks. I think there is a reason why there is a loyal following with Mack. I never even considered one until a buddy told me to test drive one and I've been hooked ever since. Yes it's not a 379 or a W900, but it's definitely better than the aero trucks being put out by everyone.
     
  10. Misterpreston

    Misterpreston Light Load Member

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    Well it was 46,950 I got it lowered to 44,950 and added the warranty on it to get it to 1,000,000 miles. I don't know much about the Paccar motor. I wanted to see what kind of mpg some of you get and if you think it's a good motor.
     
  11. KeithT1967

    KeithT1967 Road Train Member

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    Mainly parts and repair on the road. You have a truck with a limited dealer network using an engine and electronics that most arent familiar with and dont have the diagnostics equipment to deal with.

    Better than the aero trucks? Underneath the skin an aero truck is exactly the same as a classic styled truck.
     
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