What truck to buy

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tkreutz, Apr 7, 2021.

  1. Tkreutz

    Tkreutz Bobtail Member

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    Hi all so I'm sure this has been asked tons of times but I'm going to be leasing to own and am having trouble deciding weather to get 579 or cascadia. My issues are with the mx13 engines I've heard and read that they are known to have issues and the fact that only a 13L is available. I currently have s 2021 cascadia and my trainers both had cascadias both said they haven't had any real problems with them. Except for the smoke coming in through the vents periodically. I'm looking fore reliability and also resale value. I know the pete's ride better but am torn because of the 13L where as the cascadia has a 15L. Looking for real info so please nothing biased. Just want to know what one has the least amount of issues
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    So buy a Pete with an X15?
     
  4. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    Get kenworth w900l icon edition with x15 , 18 speed , 290 wheel base and you should be all set
     
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  5. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    Does that also include pms for the first 5 years that would really closed the deal:rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  6. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    I tell everyone starting out to go with the Detroit motor. Reliability is comparable, but pretty much anyone can fix a Detroit. With other makers there's a whole lot more going to the dealer for repairs, and those dealers are harder to find too. When you have a Detroit, finding a shop is almost as easy as finding a McDonald's. Mess around with the other stuff once you're better established.

    Just my $0.02.
     
  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I'm guessing truck prices are high right now.
     
  8. 201

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    It's okay( asked tons of time) it's why we're here. 1st, Pete's do NOT ride better than Freightliners, fact is, a Columbia was the nicest riding truck I ever drove. If you are concerned with resale, a KW with a Detroit is the only way to go.
     
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    pavrom Road Train Member

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    For the lifetime of ownership
     
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  10. AModelCat

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    Sounds like OP is looking at newer trucks. Not going to find a Detroit in anything other than a FL or WS after the early 2000s.
     
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  11. Long FLD

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    The MX13 is available at 510hp and 1850 torque. That’s what I have, and I run at 90k gross or a little over every day.
     
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  12. ibcalm19

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    Now you're speaking my language. I'm coming right down Bob the price is right!! ;)o_O:rolleyes::D
     
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