is this a good deal???

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  1. bubbahotep

    bubbahotep Bobtail Member

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    550 Cat, 18 Spd, Jake Brake, Airliner Airride Susp., 3/8 Frame, 18 x 46 Axles, Gear Ratio 4.30, 280" Wb, Lockers, Loaded 308,000 Miles. Its 2007 freightliner fld120sd and i will be pulling turnpike doubles in a team.this is my first, need feedback.:biggrin_25519:$69000 canadian
     
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  3. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    That seems like a heck of a lot of money for a truck that old, even with the low miles. I'd expect that on a truck at least 4 years newer. Is it maybe the heavy duty stuff making it that much?
     
  4. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    One would think its a little steep but considering used truck prices right now thats no surprise.I dont know if these people are actually getting these prices. Ive read some good things about that airliner airride susp. Id imagine it would ride like a dream with a 280" wb.
     
  5. bubbahotep

    bubbahotep Bobtail Member

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    yes, heavy spec makes a lot of difference, I saw freightliner 2009 with same spec for 69000 but with 700000 km
     
  6. gokiddogo

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    You running it in Canada? Wheelbase laws can be a PITA .... otherwise price seems a bit high, I think this truck should be more like 45-50,000 CDN$$ ... but depends if you want to play the emissions gamble ...
     
  7. bubbahotep

    bubbahotep Bobtail Member

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    45-50; thats quite a difference, you think its not worth 62- 65 considering low mileage and heavy spec?
     
  8. Lone Ranger 13

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    Martens Peterbilt sells trucks equipped with heavy rearends because they deal with coal haulers. They are located in London, Ky. I-75 exit 38 I think. You could check their prices for comparison .
     
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  9. bubbahotep

    bubbahotep Bobtail Member

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    thanks lone ranger, compared to those petes this looks like a good deal, i just have to check regulation about wheelbase in alberta and manitoba
     
  10. rebeloutlaw66

    rebeloutlaw66 Light Load Member

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    I didn't think they still made the fld 120 in 2007?
     
  11. Cetane+

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    That engine can brake you. Make sure you want that emissions nightmare before you buy.
     
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