Early ISX (non-egr 2000) , any particular known problems ?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Narcis.M, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. Narcis.M

    Narcis.M Light Load Member

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    Hello , was really set to buy a 243wb 2007 Volvo vnl780 / 565 Cummins / 13 sp ,...but in the last moment i changed my mind ,just because of EGR and electronics :biggrin_25510:.
    Now i am in market for 2 trucks , either Peterbilt 387 2001-2003 with cummins N14 or C15 Cat or a Volvo Vnl770 2001-2003 with N14 or ISX Cummins i really like both trucks.
    I also look for 13sp, 22.5, 3.58 or 13sp 22.5LP,3.42 , engine must have 1850 torque .
    I drove in the past these setups as driver and i got some amazing 7-8 Mpg and had only few problems , very good experience in the past.
    At this point I plan to keep the truck for some 15 years , of course i will give a new paint to the cab and frame and invest some 30-40.000$ in the truck later on to keep this looking like new mechanically and aesthetically.
    I found right now a very nice 2001 Volvo770 with 730.000 miles/1 owner powered by 500HP/1850T ISX Cummins for 20000$ ,...what you guys think about the early ISX ? ,...any particular problems with this ? is truck ok with 730000 miles ? owner say it takes 1 gallon of oil after 15.000 miles and average 7.3 mpg .
    TXH for help.:biggrin_25520:
     
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2011
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  3. Pappa Bear

    Pappa Bear Light Load Member

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    I've never heard anything negative. Always heard good mileage and reliable. 1 gal after 15k is not bad.
     
  4. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

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    n-14 or c-15 are my choices, with c-15 being far and away #1

    i own an early isx and im not a fan.
     
  5. Narcis.M

    Narcis.M Light Load Member

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    I bought the truck , very clean Volvo VNL770 13sp 24.5LP Cummins ISX 500 # 1850Torque ,3.42 Rears, i really love it , on Cummins dyno 460Hp ground .
     

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