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Reliable truck/engine combo (California emission) to buy.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Karim31, Mar 30, 2014.

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  1. Mar 30, 2014 #1
    Karim31

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    Hi, I'm shopping for a truck with A solid/reliable engine with the least emissions headaches that I can drive in/out of California. My budget is around 50 to 55k. What kind of truck/engine/transmission/miles, I should be looking at. I'll be pulling referees though. The more I read/search about the subject, the more confused I get. I know that repairs are a fact of life in trucking, but I'm still looking for the least amount of trips to the mechanic. Any recommendations based on life time experience/professional work, will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2014 #2
    Pablo-UA

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    may be ISX ore DD15
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2014 #3
    Karim31

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    I was looking at a 2009/2010 international with isx cummins 435 hp, 10 speed around 440000 miles... What do you think?
     
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    bgxpress2006

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    worst years for a cummins, and at 440000 miles its borderline rebuild time, if you find a truck with an isx shoot for 2011 and up for an emission engine.... best bet out there with these new motors is detroit dd15
     
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  7. Mar 30, 2014 #5
    Karim31

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    Thanks, I appreciate you input...
     
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  8. Mar 30, 2014 #6
    bgxpress2006

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    all new motors have issues, its a crap shoot, when you find a truck do your homework well, use the engine serial number do get a detailed history of its service records, no matter what brand you get you may have problems...or get a good one...good luck
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2014 #7
    Karim31

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    What's a good one in your opinion?
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2014 #8
    Boardhauler

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    I did a ton of research on this last year & settled on a DD15. Best driving smog motor I've ever been in & so far it's been reliable. I just wish I could have gotten it in a Peterbilt!
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2014 #9
    bgxpress2006

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    I agree completely with what Boardhauler says
     
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  12. Mar 30, 2014 #10
    59BROCKWAY

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    You can't order it in a Peterbilt , or ever as Detroit Diesel is owned by Freightliner who is owned by Mercedes the parent company who is a direct competitor with Peterbilt , hence the Paccar engine which can be had in a Peterbilt or a Kenworth. Only previous generation 379's had the older style 60 series detroits in them. They truly are a great motor!
     
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