Hello folks, would like a little advice on a purchase of a older truck (800,000 + miles ) as a starter truck looking to pay around 9,000 to 10,000.
I consider this option to reduce overhead and startup cost. The question is do you think a truck this old will hold up long enough to turn a profit and will
anyone lease me on with something this old.
Buying Older Truck
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tonyone15, Nov 10, 2014.
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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.Nothereoften and SheepDog Thank this. -
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!Dino soar, exhausted379, Cetane+ and 1 other person Thank this. -
Hey thanks for the quick respond, especially for the advice on getting the pre emission truck . Another quick question are these pre emission truck allowed in CA...
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no calif for most older trucks
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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. -
Thanks I totally agree with you on that, I drove one and had all kind of complications with the filters.
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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.
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One thing to keep in mind is there has to be a range where any older truck would have had to have an overhaul.
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