Best Value/Reliable Truck for First Time O/O Not New

Just wanted to get some thoughts on this subject. What is the best truck/driveline combo for a first time O/O that has the least problems and how much should you pay for this truck. What about glider kits? Setup is long haul for typical van/refer configuration. (80K gcwr) What are typical problems with your suggested truck and costs? How about maintenance recommendations on doing pre-repairs, over haul or in frame, ect. Let’s just cover the truck. No need to delve into the other O/O businesses aspects.

 

$50-75K

 

PM’s, tire rotation or replacement, parts replacement. Basically, anything that doesn’t require taking apart or pulling the motor and drive line.

 

Yep, can do all those things. I would outsource internal engine or driveline work. Lash adjustment, over haul, ect.

 

Maybe we can break this down more. Let’s start with the assumption of pre emission engines.
1) Cummins x15 common problems/costs
2) Detroit 60 common problems/costs
3) N-14 (never had one in a truck)
I was going to add the c-15, but how much longer will parts still be available since the whole acert fail took them out of class 8 trucks in 2010, I think it was.