Buying my first truck. Gonna be Hauling containers from Chicago to Detroit. Looking at two trucks.
A 2013 Peterbilt 384 with a MX13 445 hp 3.36 10 spd 460k miles $40k
and a 2015 Volvo 670 D13 405 hp 3.42 10 spd 570k miles $50k
I'm pretty sure the Pete was pulling tankers. Small fuel tanks and strange hoses coming from catwalk. Very basic interior 48" sleeper I think.
Volvo has dual 150s and more luxury offerings 61" sleeper. OTR specs you might say.
These are currently my best options I believe. Tell me what to buy.
First truck...D13 or MX13? Hauling containers.
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That era of MX13's were pretty bad from what I understand. At my last job, they bought 20+ 386 Pete's in 2012 brand new (485 hp not 445) and ended up selling them 2 or 3 years later because they couldn't keep them on the road. Boatloads of DEF issues. They kept 5 of them and had them "neutered" and they were the best running trucks in the fleet, I had one and loved it.
Volvo has their issues with SCR/DEF as well, but I don't think they're anywhere as complicated to repair or diagnose. Anytime I have an emissions issue with my Mack MP8 (same as a D13) the shop usually has it taken care of pretty quick. Chances are you'll have a check engine light on 90% of the timeCohiba Thanks this. -
I am planning to "fix" whichever I buy.
I also have my eye on a 2016 CXU Rawhide Mack MP8-505, 505hp 400k miles mDrive Transmission 70" sleeper for $64k. That's starting to push my budget. But by far the nicest truck I'm considering.feldsforever and Dave1837 Thank this. -
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So you think the Volvo is good?
I'm starting to lose my mind and can talk myself into and out of pretty much every truck. I really need some solid guidance here man -
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How much should I consider what the truck was used for prior? Does pulling heavy destroy an engine?Brettj3876 Thanks this. -
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