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o/o all doom and gloom?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by FITZER, Jul 24, 2008.

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  1. Aug 18, 2008 #41
    Torqued-Up

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    I haven't seen any good trucks in the 25k range, but I'll keep looking.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2008 #42
    rookietrucker

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    Same here, I looked at a 02 KW T800 Cummins ISM 425 just hair shy of 800k miles. They wanted 25k for the darn thing. Unless that motor had a rebuilt, there was no way I was going to give that much for it. :biggrin_25512:
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2008 #43
    Brickman

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    The last one was a nice truck until they put a darn diptroit in it.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2008 #44
    MedicineMan

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    that's a good price on that T2000
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2008 #45
    7mouths2feed

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    Somehow I knew the Kitty gallery wouldn't appove of that motor choice:biggrin_2555::biggrin_2551::biggrin_25516::biggrin_25516::biggrin_25516::biggrin_25525:

    I was just trying to show the naysayers that there are options other than a $125k truck. A good start doesn't always mean starting with the first choice.
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2008 #46
    Brickman

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    I could probably stomach buying that one......................you can bet I would be saving coin for the day that the diptroit blew, cuz it will.

    And drop a nice yellow motor in then.
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2008 #47
    Torqued-Up

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    I'm not looking for a "Large Car" look. I am mostly interested in the T600/T800 for Aerodynamics & Interior design. I personally don't like the Volvo's, Freightliner's, etc....
    I am looking for 72" and larger sleepers to pull dry vans and reefers. I have no experience with flats/Heavy Haul.
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2008 #48
    Brickman

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    T6, T8 and W9 all have the same cab/sleeper.

    If you can find a T6 with a 86" sleeper you will like the layout and room. I don't recall seeing very many 86" sleepers on the T8.
    (I just looked in the truckpaper and found 2)
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2008 #49
    Torqued-Up

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    The total mileage is only one of my concerns. I want full ECM reports, Dyno, Repair history, etc........
    Some companies don't seem to have or want to share this info. Some of the personal sellers are truly hideous with their honesty. Non-disclosed wrecks, lack of maintenance, chronic problems.................
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2008 #50
    Torqued-Up

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    I know I like the layout of the 86" sleeper, but I can't afford that much right now.......Maybe someday!! :)
     
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