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2006 Century Buying Questions

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012.

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  1. Mar 17, 2012 #21
    Abradleyfarms

    Abradleyfarms Bobtail Member

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    charge more. then mpg not as big a deal. Don't talk yourself into a truck. If one is paid for and reliable, run it.
     
    Abradleyfarms, Mar 17, 2012
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  3. Mar 17, 2012 #22
    US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    I wish I could charge more ... Lol

    I got it leased on ... I run bout 1.56-1.58 per running mile
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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  4. Mar 17, 2012 #23
    US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    Here was my thoughts

    1. More room ... 51 in vs 70 in condo vs a mid/ almost flat top
    2. I figure better fuel Econ
    3. APU
    4. Ride 218 vs 232 wb

    That's all I got ... Lol
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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  5. Mar 17, 2012 #24
    MNdriver

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    Now you got some legit reasons.

    Fuel mileage and APU are things you can invest into the current truck.

    Sleeper size and WB, that's a whole other issue.

    So look at something like this....

    http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3464805&

    And look at investing into a major w/ clutch etc sooner.

    Then you know what you got....

    And you get to pay yourself instead of bankerman.
     
    MNdriver, Mar 17, 2012
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  7. Mar 17, 2012 #25
    Highway Prisoner

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    Fwiw, we have a '95 377 Pete with a 350 cummins, turned up to 400hp, 10 spd (rears I'm not sure), 11r24.5's, and that truck will average 7.2mpg on a 600 mile round trip. Loaded to 100k lbs going up, and coming back loaded 80k. That truck is ran to the floor from the moment it leaves the yard, til it gets shut off at night. Severly underpowered, aggravating to drive, but 5k lbs lighter than our 379 petes with big cats, so it holds more, and uses less fuel. I don't drive it, but I'd use that thing everyday to make money with over our hood trucks. And, I love my hood and big power. I'll use 80 gallons on a 430 mile trip, in my 379, loaded 85k lbs one way.
     
    Highway Prisoner, Mar 17, 2012
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  8. Mar 17, 2012 #26
    US MARINE

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    Here is the truck I'm looking at ...

    http://www.arrowtruck.com/docs/search.details.aspx?invstkno=182710

    Here's what I've negotiated .. In writing on work order if I sign it

    10 alum wheels
    10 virgin tires
    Clutch brake , looked at adjusted
    Clutch inspected , replaced if worn
    EGR system inspected at OEM replaced if needed And update
    New A/ C compressor / new freon inspect system
    Tri PAC - sent to thermal king for service / inspection and fix any codes or needed parts
    New Drums
    New Brakes
    3 boxes synthetic changed
    Load gauge , Factory installed
    Qualcomm bracket
    Chain rack
    Over head
    3 axle alignment
    Keep my stereo
    Keep my air lines
    Keep my reverse beeper
    Fix front windshield weather strip
    Pressure wash fith wheel inspect / paint
    Sand paint both rears ( had just a little rust )
    Inspect king pins
    Replace input shaft seals
    Dyno
    Oil analysis
    Car fax Report
    2 yr NTP Platinum ( if I take it )
    90 day free arrow Warranty
    Inspect clutch fan ( my call )
    Pressure test charge air system
    Fix a part on top bunk
    Replace two buttons that were worn On dash
    Shocks / rear ... Inspect front
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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  9. Mar 17, 2012 #27
    US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    Oops forgot ..

    Buff out front lights

    It has on it

    New bumper
    New radiator -2010
    New air to air - 2011
    New alternator -2011
    New water pump - 2010
    New driver seat - 2010

    2 recalls fixed 2009&2010

    Steering Col bolts
    Cab shock

    Got these things off the VIN and engine serial #

    Penske did a few other things I'm not privey too but working on getting
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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  10. Mar 17, 2012 #28
    MNdriver

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    I'd find a different truck...
    FRO15210C

    Low torque tranny. only rated for 1500 ft/lbs.

    Yes, I am a torque freak. It's what does the work in those engines. I don't want a big 550 hp engine, I want an 1850 ft/lb engine and drive line.

    Torque will get you to speed faster and let you cruise those small hills with no big issues.
     
    MNdriver, Mar 17, 2012
    MNdriver, Mar 17, 2012
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  11. Mar 17, 2012 #29
    US MARINE

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    I didn't notice the trany torq

    But I'm a fuel mileage freak ... Lol

    I found the sweet spot on that truck to be 61-63 mph
    Just looking and asking around on the K R. Website
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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  12. Mar 17, 2012 #30
    US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    They do say 11R tall 22.5 is the way to go there on that set up also as you guys stated ...

    I'll prob hold off ...
     
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
    US MARINE, Mar 17, 2012
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