New Volvo

Whats wrong with your? Any reason for wanting a new one?

 

If I had it to do over again I would have stayed with my '06. It had an ISX that was a boat anchor but after this '12 and all the EGR, EGR cooler,differential pressure switch, Venturi tube, harness and affiliated problems, I think it would have been the lesser of two evils. Talking from experience.

 

I've been fighting this question for some time.

I have a 2007 670,isx 500, 10 speed, 3.42 gears, super single tires. (like the setup except for the 10 speed and 3.42. . I'd get a 13 speed and 3.55/3.58s)

if I had the money??

Well, the only advantage to a new truck is the new car smell, super clean interior, which since it's winter, won't last long. new rubber, tight non rattling truck, less air leaks, and it's CA compliant.. I do like the hood mirrors..

Don't get me wrong, I like Volos and would take one in a hot second.
The new trucks seem to have more problems with the EGR/DPF. SCR seems to not be so bad in the later 2013-15s.

 

I would go with new. I would get your hands on a xe package if possible as the engine is built stronger and you will get better fuel efficiency.

 

I got a new '14, 455 D13, I shift, 2.64 rears, and 22.5LP. I came out of an '07 with an '06 530 ISX, 13 double over, 3.55, 24.5LP. The rpms are about 50 lower in the new truck. Fuel mileage is up a couple tenths, but I only have 13K miles on it, with winter fuel. The I shift can be frustrating at times, but sure is nice in stop and go traffic. I can feel the difference between 455/1750 and 530 and 1850 on the hills, but it is not too bad, and may improve with time.

 

Maybe I am blowing smoke up your rear. I know the xe16 is a completely different engine than the normal d16 due to oversized connecting rods and larger bearing surfaces which aid in friction and heat resistance because the engine lugs alot.

I just assumed the xe13 would have the same as it lugs at low rpm just the same, I may be wrong and will look into this.

 

Blow up the Ishift and it's 30,000 compared to 13 speed it around 6K.

 

If you don't go to California, don't even think to buy new; i spent lots of $$ in emission maintenance on my 2008/780/D13 . I could also keep mylast truck,(2001 Volvo 770), buy new motor, Bose seat or some other stuff for the $$ wasted in cleaning DPF,sensors, Bs.