I posted this in the International section but didn’t get any responses. I am looking at buying my first truck and a local KW dealer has a few 2016 International Prostars available with between 450-500k miles for about $30k. They all have Cummins ISX 425 and 10-speed trannies. I’ve read a ton about people hating on these trucks but it almost always has to do with the Maxxforce engines. I’m not looking for a top of the line truck. I’m not OTR, just local hauling containers for Walmart and only doing maybe 250 miles/day. I would also be deleting it immediately as I know that the vast majority of issues I’ve had and seen have been emissions related. I just would like to hear some thoughts on this. Thanks!
Advice for first truck
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by bighog85, Oct 23, 2020.
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Unless they've had some emission system maintenance done I'd run away.
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Secondly, wait for awhile while more drivers add to this thread. @blairandgretchen gave you some good advice based on experience and I'm sure others will as well.
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What you will spend on it and reliability will be crucial.
Are you looking to buy this cash?
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I will be putting a down payment but financing the majority. I’ve got about $40k after a down payment (depending on the price of the truck obviously) but I’d rather have a good savings account than pay cash for a truck. I know that I should have an oil analysis done and I would assume a blow by check as well but I am not a mechanic so any info would be helpful in this area.blairandgretchen Thanks this.
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