What can i buy with 30K?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NICIUL, Mar 5, 2022.

  1. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I'm hoping so. Taking it to Oregon Moday, we'll see how it does. 490k original miles
     
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  3. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Where are you fix'n to put those fighting tiger decals..???.. on the doors or on the sleeper ? ..I reckon it was a b#### finding a track suit to match the color of your new ride :cool:
     
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  4. NICIUL

    NICIUL Bobtail Member

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    HI, many bully's here but its fine.
    thank alot.. I didt tho i was getting much help, but for those that posted positive, Thanks alot.

    NOW:

    i found a 2006 Columbia with a series 60, guy asking $--k, has 900k miles, I offered 25k he saiid ok. truck ready to hit the road.

    found; https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/212258075/2009-peterbilt-387
    dont know if its worth, he told me he has paperwork for all jobs done and truck ready to hit the Road.

    found 2012 cascadia guy asking $34k Neg, with DD15 w/ 750k. exellent condition
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    A helpful reply will be telling me what to look for engines ect. Not to buy a food truck or a comedy central sh**.
    imean its ok to talk &*% , but luckly im not sensitive and dont follow or carry negaty ^&%**.
     
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  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Wife's making me a custom track suit, matching color, with a sash. Fighting tiger? I've got to get a bigger one printed than comes in my Cultural Diversity Kit. Lots of room to fill up back here. Can't do a headache rack anyway cause it would cover the tiger.

    I'm fixing to be the Shizznickle rolling into the Loves. Drivers will gather around like flys on shat.
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  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I expound with helpful replies on this site...

    Best advice is to find what you want, in your budget. Then find the best ###### mechanic you can to go over it.
     
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  7. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    That's not a bad price for the Cascadia considering the current market but the Freightliner One Box is outrageously expensive to replace and is difficult to get right now. I would see how often the DPF filters were cleaned or if they have ever been replaced. The 09 with the C15 in the link might be a good truck if it was taken care of and if the price is negotiable. However, CAT engines are extremely expensive to repair and I've never been a fan of the twin turbo set up. With that said, I would lean toward the Columbia for $25k if it is in decent shape.
    No matter what you buy you should keep $20k- $30k in a maintencance fund just in case. Good luck to you.
     
  8. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Humm since I kinda like you and your heading to Oregon and your wife made you a sash
    Stop at the I 80 truck stop in Walcott IA. and pick up a chrome Tiara to wear with the sash.. I just called them & told them you would be in to pick it up..
    It's my gift to you.. think of it as a house warming gift
    I wanta make sure you look neat in the seat :cool:
     
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  9. pumpkinishere

    pumpkinishere Heavy Load Member

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    Looks nice for 34,000. Good find
     
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  10. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    With the current truck market, $30 will not get you anything that is road worthy. Look on truck paper and you will see what it will cost you to get a truck.
     
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  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    for under $30,000, in fact for under $24,000, i got me a brand new Toyota Corolla LE, with a factory extended warranty good for 75,000 miles or 6 years, which ever comes first. including molded mud flaps, rear bumper/trunk protector, door edge guards, and door side protection moldings, and all seasons floor and trunk mats. even came with a 90 day free XM/Sirrus radio subscription.

    but a truck...???

    for $30,000...??

    that "might be" a partial down payment on a good used, $150,000 truck...???
     
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