Should I buy a new Kenworth???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Jun 13, 2018.

Should I buy a new Kenworth???

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    51 vote(s)
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  1. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Sheeit I always thought a Victory red Pete was the way to go
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    But I've yet to talk to someone that's getting better than low 7's with this set up. Get a new Cascadia, your looking at 9ish. That's a lot of dinero.

    Of course the Freightliner I live by has to be like the worst in the United States.

    Truck 2 had starter go bad. Diagnosed, repaired under warranty by Fyda in Zanesville in 6 hours.
     
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  4. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    So is the difference you are hearing about? Kinda like the folks that can get o.k. fuel economy with vacuum secondaries? Some get it and some just will never get it.

    Every time I floor it I still have the mental bruises on my shoulder along with that voice from dad "Boy! keep it outa of that second spring unless you are going to be putting money on the dashboard for fuel."

    If the fuel economy numbers are that much different you are looking at 200 to 300 gallons per month. Fuel savings with the Crapcadia could offset a significant portion of your payment (or quicken the ROI if you are doing cash).
     
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  5. midgetripples

    midgetripples Light Load Member

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    ford reliable lmao, ford has door latches failing causing them to open while driving they have steering wheels coming off and in the last 20 years there motors have been so bad most mechanics wont touch them
     
  6. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Old Henry Ford would be disgusted with the Fords of the last 20 years.
     
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    midgetripples Light Load Member

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    he wouldn't care as long has he had the money, did you know that henry started Cadillac but was kicked out buy his board, it was not called Cadillac until after that, and the only reason ford actually got off the ground is because the dodge brothers invested in him when no one else, would and a lot of the model t's used dodge built chassis and engines
     
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  9. UturnGirl

    UturnGirl Road Train Member

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    Clearly you are a Chevy man. That's ok. The thing about a ford, my daddy always said, was if it will start it will go..flapping fenders and all.
     
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  10. lovesthedrive

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    Definately get the Kenworth. Then you can donate Casper to me. I will be glad to assume ownership of Casper.:biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Ok ok. You cranked on my arm. I would buy casper if you got a new truck. Tho if your buying new, why not get a truck from Fitzgeralds and have a pre-egr truck that wont become a roman candle while you sleep?
     
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