03 freightliner with auto transmission??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by fearless, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. fearless

    fearless Bobtail Member

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    Just wondering what everyone thinks about the ISX with the EGR from what the dealer told me and it has the auto transmission in it.


    Has 750k on the ecm and I am picking it up for $18,700. Super clean freightliner.


    I have just heard horror stories about how expensive they are to work on when they break down?? Please help me make up my mind on this truck!!!
     
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  3. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    I will sale you mine for $17,500 it has 775,000 miles same truck midroof may even make a better deal!!!
     
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  4. euclid 6-71

    euclid 6-71 Bobtail Member

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    You know the drill used is what you see until you explore. I would say the platform is good but it could be a change from what you are used to.

    Like all things expenses are part of the package. Best of success on this deal.
     
  5. fearless

    fearless Bobtail Member

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    I was just wondering how the auto trans are holding up from anybody that has one?
     
  6. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I would steer clear of the Ultra Shift trucks, these are the ones with only 2 pedals (no clutch pedal) as I have heard they are really hard on clutches and when it breaks you're stuck.

    I had a Gen2 Autoshift in my old IH and I liked it but I had to shift it in manual mode because in auto mode it would jerk and not shift as it should. I also would up having to replace the X-Y controller and the wiring harness as they went bad.

    I honestly would not buy an automatic unles it was one of the new Mack M-Drive's
     
  7. companyman

    companyman Heavy Load Member

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    I wouldn't buy an auto shift used. new mabey but not used. the guys I know who have regret it. the ecms and wiring have tons of problems and are very expensive.
     
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