If you had $70K to start on your own would you buy outright or finance?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by staceydude, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. Mohaina

    Mohaina Bobtail Member

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    Hello there, can you please share how many miles now on that Cascadia 2014 you bought from RYDER , i heard they maintain well their lease truck and been advised to buy used truck from them.
     
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  3. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Their price was $37,450. After negotiating and about 2 weeks I got it for $27,250 cash and 2 free oil changes. I don’t think it’s a bad deal. 2014 cascadia with all aluminum rims and 441k miles. 455k miles now and zero issues other than a $9 air hose fitting I replaced.
     
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  4. Mohaina

    Mohaina Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate your reply, by no mean a bad deal ,i really hope you will have another 400k without any major issues, just be very rigorous about the maintenance especially the after treatment system, at least every 150-200k miles replace the DPF filters (just give your old one and get the clean one)
    Check the ATS harness for dirt ,muds or snowing winter also about every 250k miles change the 7 injectors (doser) by choice , more luckily you won't have any problems with your ATS which can cost you a tremendous $ .
     
  5. 18 wheels of fury

    18 wheels of fury Light Load Member

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    I have cash to buy 2 trucks any suggestions on a good company to lease them on with...I was thinking of going the Ryder truck type route as well
     
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