Advice for first truck

Oil analysis - hopefully they haven’t changed the oil.

ECM dump - post results on here, idle time/regen info is important, along with all faults and high temps etc.

DYNO. Absolutely dyno it.

With that level of savings, I’d hate to see you make anything other than a good decision for your business.

Edit - get a Rigdig report - $45 will show you all title and registration info AND scalehouse inspections, will give you an idea of how well it was maintained.

 

There a tons of those prostars out in lots, auctions etc. You probably know that. So work for a decent lower price. Sales needs to find these trucks a home. Definitely not a fan of maxforce. Isx better for sure, not a big fan of those either. I figure like this. Good chance it wasn't maintained well. No matter what you, or anyone buys its a gamble. Take a knowledgeable mechanic with you. Brakes, kingpins, tires, and driveline is one thing. Engine and emissions is what will cost ya. Personally I have purchased one new truck ( in 1982) the rest used, in 46years. All but the new one was from a private owner. Only 5 trucks total. Even so, still a gamble. I would go for emission free engines. Lower my odds of issues that way.

 

For ISX and emissions info I’d go to Rawze.com.

removing the emissions is never done properly. Usually ends up in a mess, mostly because of poor programming. Learning to maintain the ISX properly and doing as much as possible by yourself is important. The right info is out there, it’s all in that website above actually....

 

I wish you the best of luck. I recently bought my first emissions truck with 350,000 miles. It’s a Cascadia with a DD13. So far I totally love it. Hasn’t given me a single problem.

I like the pre emission thing, but im only 30 and finally decided that emissions is the new norm, can hardly find work for an old truck, and if im gonna keep doing it I got to change with the times. So far haven’t regretted my decision.

 

I know what you mean. The tank with the blue cap is not going away any time soon. Think he may be farther ahead to go the route you did rather than a prostar. Possibly a tossup, but still lean toward freightliner and detroit, between the 2.

 

Maybe look for freightliner a little cheaper on parts for maintenance also the Detroit's are not bad engines. As far as delete as long as your state doesnt really pay attention to it your all good in the clear i know i would. If your willing to spend 30k on a truck though why not look for a older model 2000-2007 with a rebuilt/overhaul with a 12.7 or 14L detroit or cummins isx even a c12 or c15 non acert cat? Walmart containers are not heavy thats why i mentioned c12. Stay away from c13... and yes maxxforce are not so good they are good but I wouldn’t recommend at all. Honestly if you want a cheap reliable truck cheap on parts for everything i would go 2000-2007 freightliner with a Detroit

 

Enjoy that $11,000 per year on DEF Fluid. $16,000 for a replacement "one box". I love it. You guys keep buying the Mercedes trucks with the leaky windshields where they put the super main computer under the dashboard where the water leaks down into it. Less competition out here for loads. Dealers love you all though.

 

Getting no argument from me..lol.