Buying Older Truck

All depends on how the previous owner took care of it. I purchased my '01 Volvo 770 with 1.3 mill miles, still going strong with 1.6 on it now.

Look around and don't be in a rush to buy, good trucks are out there-just have to find them.

 

Somebody will lease you on. A lot of companies have eased their requirements because they are in such a need for O/O's. If you get a truck with that kind of mileage buy a pre-emissions truck (pre 2003). A truck with that kind of mileage post-emissions will be a giant headache. You may have to pay more than 9 or 10 k for a pre-emissions truck but don't get suckered into new is better because it's not!

 

no calif for most older trucks

 

Nope! They are not allowed yet every time I'm over there I would say 6 out of 10 are not compliant. You're rolling the dice if you go to Cali and are not in compliance. But in my opinion, buying a truck with all the emissions garbage is a bigger financial risk.

 

You must realize that the diesel emissions started in 1970.
if you are buying an older truck you need to have it inspected by a mechanic that knows his stuff. Do plug swaps, every single part and piece needs to be inspected. Freightliner use to sell used trucks with a Warrenty. When you are starting out you need to know you costs, and the profit you can expect to make, going thru a dealership you get a constant. Many drivers get caught up buying stupid stuff a fancy sterio, lights, just junk that makes them no money, and when they get a bill they are broke.
Just a thought!

 

Ok, first I heard of this,,, I thought they started the emissions in 2003/2004 with the egr? Pre 1994 (best guess) all engines were mechanical so, what am I missing? I love to learn so, educate me please...