First time buyer

Computer read ordinary someone say, could be a new ecm

 

One emissions problem can be $15,000.

On top of that it's nothing to put $10,000 into an older truck. That should just be expected and go without saying.

So that could easily be $50,000 in the blink of an eye... If everything else holds up and you have no other problems.

Those years of trucks are notorius for emissions problems.

And I would also say even for local work get a sleeper even if it's a small sleeper. Your plans may change you may need to go farther or you may just want to be more comfortable and take a nap once in awhile.

You could not pay me enough to have a day cab.

 

I agree with Dino Saur, if you are buying a truck, do it once and be done with it. A sleeper doesn't add that much length or weight, and is mighty handy. I did local stuff with a Columbia, and got around just fine. I'm a KW or Pete guy, mainly because I think they are just better cared for, and something a lot don't think about, they have better resale. An old Volvo or Freightliner is practically worthless. Pete and KW seem to have better dealers too. The only advantage with a dealer, is some kind of warranty, that is also practically worthless down the line. Don't get me wrong, Volvo is okay, but I'd a step up. Plenty of KWhoppers out there.Good luck.

 

U need 16 or better, check out traded in trucks from good ( big ) companies, they take care of their trucks, internation (used trucks) will tell you who owned it last, I have a shuster it's been running for 3 years with no major problems just say n

 

Just remember this, just because it has 3xx,xxx or any low miles on the clock, it doesn’t mean it is going to do well.

get a dyno and blowby test to see what condition the engine is in and do a fluid analysis.