Need HELP buying new truck both 07 T600vs 386

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Luckyale58, Apr 5, 2013.

  1. hawkjr

    hawkjr Road Train Member

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    Cummins was junk too... IMO buying any truck 08-10 is a crap shoot. I had three 2010 KW T660 with Cummins and they were nightmares until I got my 2012 KW with a Cummins. Honestly I heard less about the Detroit motors with emmission problems then the Cummins and Cats between 08-10. If you can afford an 2011 with the DEF then I would go for that IMO
     
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  3. vangtransport

    vangtransport Heavy Load Member

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    They are all a crap shoot. I had a brand new Volvo D16, broke down all the time until it lost a piston & liner. I've seen ISX's 2011 w/DEF have to be completely rebuilt. VG Turbos have problems Cummins/Volvo both are Holset. Your best bet, get it with a warranty, then re-up that warranty to cover major components, injectors, & the turbo. Emission components kill these engines, Cummins knows this, probably why they have introduced a egr-less engine, but not for the states unfortunately.
     
  4. Luckyale58

    Luckyale58 Bobtail Member

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    Well i already make up my mind am going to get a 2007 pete 386 cat 15 when the shxt starts here in cali in december ill move out .I told my wife and kids already hard decicion but hav 2 do it . Nothing is easy in life not afraid of a new begining . Thanks 2 all for the help and making me decide . 8 ) god bless u all .
     
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