Mid 90’s Kenworth w900L??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Texasrig, Jul 25, 2022.

  1. Star Rider

    Star Rider Road Train Member

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    Ohio Truck Sales? They are proof that you CAN polish a turd! They put a cheap paint job on the truck and clean it up. As far as as the engine and drive train, good luck.
     
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  3. Last Call

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  4. Texasrig

    Texasrig Light Load Member

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    I’m not going to buy a truck from them, I was just saying they have a lot of good reviews so obviously some ppl have been satisfied with their trucks. But me I live in Texas, so any truck I buy will be from down here. I’m not going to drop 50k cash on a truck without an all inspection by a mechanic that I trust.
     
  5. Last Call

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    Guys with your thinking are the reason the used truck prices are 3x higher than they should be
    Hope you have a nice shop and are mechanically inclined.. with a hefty check book
    Best of luck to ya
     
  6. AModelCat

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    When I hear the term "quality" when refering to a used truck, I define it as 100% work ready, ultra-clean and with all major components overhauled in the last year or so. You're not getting a 25-30 year old truck like that for under $100k.
     
  7. AModelCat

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    Thing folks don't tend to think about with used trucks of that vintage is the nickle and dime crap like air lines, wiring, bolts and fasteners corroding, 30 years of frame stress etc.

    Personally, I'd pay more $$$$ for a truck with a brand new frame, new wiring/hoses and a half worn out engine than an old beater with a fresh inframe.
     
  8. Last Call

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    Your spot on ..
    Wait till he's sitting along side the road with 45 mins to make his unload appointment because a airline broke due to age and he misses his unload or load appointment.. and that 30.00 line now costs him a 1500 load .. .. But he'll look good sitting there with his shinny quality pre computer truck while he waits for the 200. Service truck
     
  9. Texasrig

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  10. Texasrig

    Texasrig Light Load Member

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    It’s ppl like you who said I couldn’t do it from the beginning, got my cdl with no experience. Went for broke and here I am 7 months later with enough to purchase another truck/trailer with the money in the bank to handle anything that comes up. Ppl that are successful put their all into and are able to adapt to the situation when it gets tough. Good LUCK to you though I’ll keep betting on my hard work and drive. No luck to it.
     
  11. PakMak

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    ahh one of the new guys 7 months in the business, can’t wait for your bankruptcy.
     
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