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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Captredbeard, Dec 30, 2012.

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  1. Dec 30, 2012 #1
    Captredbeard

    Captredbeard Bobtail Member

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    I am looking at a 2006 9400i with isx, 3.55 ratio, 10sp, mid-raised sleeper, flat top, I be pulling containers, half-half when it comes to hills& flat out of Savannah, Ga, all info would be get. Is it a worth buying I need no less than 6.5miles a gallon. Thxs captredbeard.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2012 #2
    GAlanFink

    GAlanFink Medium Load Member

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    Wait to see what the tax code is going to be in 2013... the Fiscal Cliff aside, the tax cuts do expire and you may find yourself in a deeper hole than you can hope to get out of. Oh, have you noticed the price of fuel is rising too and a longshoreman strike on the east coast could devastate the economy to the tune of a billion dollars per day.

    Just putting it out for your consideration.


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  4. Dec 30, 2012 #3
    Captredbeard

    Captredbeard Bobtail Member

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    Is that food liner out of Savannah, Ga, nice setup right there.
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2012 #4
    Captredbeard

    Captredbeard Bobtail Member

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    Ok, yes your right about that, thats one reason why I am waithing after this wk, its in KW- Jville, Fl. I manage real good with fuel with the trk that I was using, if this one here does good I will be ok, but then again I am glad you reminded me about the Fiscal Cliff.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2012 #5
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    We have an '05 just like you described and not that impressed with fuel mileage. We pull a flat with it but having a big box at the top is going to be worse. Overall it is one of the worse trucks I have worked with.

    Stick has been averted for now and Obama would be crazier than normal to allow it to happen. Biggest problem with fiscal cliff is not the rise in taxes and spending cuts but all the loons on TV working people into a lather over it. Consumer confidence is rarely swayed by rational thought. And that would be what hurts.

    Never make a business decision based on politics. If what you are doing makes sense on a 5-year plan then what happens over the next 12-months is meaningless. If you don't have the capital to survive slow times then rolling the dice even if you feel we have a good economy is a bad idea.
     
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    barnmonkey and volvodriver01 Thank this.
  8. Dec 30, 2012 #6
    Captredbeard

    Captredbeard Bobtail Member

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    Well, its a 2year plan 1400monthpayment, I drove international before, but the isx is something else, I lke cummings, always don good with them but I am driving another truck right now. A 2005 volvo isx but its need to be put on a machine to reset everything cause of the problems other than that the fuel mileage was 8.5 to 9 unloaded & 7.4 to 7.7 loaded 42,ooopds. but now its 4.8 loaded or empty. It looks like Ill be finding more about this wk. My freightliner was getting 7mpg loaded or empty, the problem was rough riding an I was not a happy camper at the end of the day. It does have 475hp hopefully it
    maybe blessing if not I will walk away.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2012 #7
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    Won't you need a tag axle for the heavy cans?

    Many around these parts will remove the sleeper (to lighten the tractor) and cut down the tanks to make room for a tag axle.
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2012 #8
    wideload

    wideload Heavy Load Member

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    i will sell you my 06 t600 for close to the same price. it gets 6.5 if you keep your foot out of it. i run 65-67 pulling a step deck. c15 cat/13 speed/3.33
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2012 #9
    Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    My father told me this when I was young. He is a very wise man. I expect you are as well based upon what you have to say here on TTR. Thanks for your continued input.
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2012 #10
    freightrunner

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    With that kind of weight mileage varies. You want more power..
     
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