What to buy?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Brownsfan16, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. Brownsfan16

    Brownsfan16 Medium Load Member

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    I am thinking of buying a new 2013 truck. I am curious as to what trucks I should look at first? A couple on my list already are a 2013 KW900 and the T680.

    Another few on the list are the Peterbilt 389, 579, 587. Just wondering what are the opinions of those models of trucks?

    Besides those are there some I should look at as well?

    Another question how easily is satellite TV installed into a truck?
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You must have lots of money.
     
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  4. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    If you have not already, I would first drive for some time as a company driver to see if you even wanna be in the industry. Zero to one year experience?
     
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  5. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    Kenworth and Peterbilt are both Paccar... very similar
     
  6. dpwelsher

    dpwelsher Light Load Member

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    The new Macks are awesome except for some electrical bugs.
     
  7. 18 wheel dreaming

    18 wheel dreaming Bobtail Member

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    if u r serious about buying truck already i can give my opinion on some. have driven w900l-379-prostar and columbia. w9 rode best down the road but turn radius and backing alot more difficult in tight places. 379 is nice on road and easy backing hated columbia but best mileage prostar always breaking down. i would advise pre2007 trucks dont break down as much and cost less. best truck depends on what u r looking for and what r going to do with it. how it is setup is more important than style or manufacturer.
     
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  8. jgremlin

    jgremlin Heavy Load Member

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    What exactly are you going to be doing with the truck? Hard to make recommendations without knowing the mission you're going to need it to perform.
     
  9. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    money must not be an issue apparently
    might as well be new have all the warranty
    a vqube is easily monted and can work with dish or direct tv subscription
     
  10. Brownsfan16

    Brownsfan16 Medium Load Member

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    I would be hauling dry van or reefer. Some have even told me that running flatbat is also an option. Although I haven't looked into that at all.
     
  11. Brownsfan16

    Brownsfan16 Medium Load Member

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    That would be exactly what I am looking for thank you!
     
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