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Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] Roll On Big Mama. Forum/Discussion about Eighteen Wheeler Trucks. What truck do you like or dislike? Is your favorite truck a Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Marmon, Volvo or Freightliner? Which diesel engine do you prefer; Detroit Diesel, Cummins, or...

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hello i'm new to all this motor BS and it all sounds greek to me.
do I understand the jist of all this by now thinking that its better to buy a truck
with an older engine and do alot of maintenance than it is to buy a new truck
with a warranty.

that is if I want power and fuel econ.
this might be a stupid question but i've been reading alot on here
because I'm thinking about buying my own truck.
thanks for any help!!
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Id say yes you are better of buying a 03 or older truck, especially if its a CAT, most times they have been OH'd by now.
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one more thing.

if there is such a thing how many is too many miles
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thanks W
is there such a thing as too many miles?
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and if you don't mind how would you spec a W900l running mostly eastern half
of states at 80,000
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It depends on truck an dhow it was treated really, when im looking for trucks i ask for a ecm report on the engine & any history of the truck. I like them to be no more than 550k miles, i bought my KW with 650k on the clock and its doing ok though.

Depends on what you are hauling but a C15 with 475/550hp, 13 or 18 speed with .73 top gear ratio and 3.55s rears will be more then enough for what you wanna do, if weights not a issue go for the 86" studio sleeper.
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thank you very much!!


do you mean 550k total or since OH??

550k total in '03 would be hard to find would'nt it??
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sorry I ask dumb questions but been only in Co. trucks (and now hating it because they sold and are turning already weak hill puller down to 65)
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Well 550 k total miles, there are some trucks with low miles out there, if they are OH'd then looks for a fresh one.
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