What truck would you buy? Cascadia, International or Volvo?

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  1. Newtrucker48

    Newtrucker48 Medium Load Member

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    I'll have to do a lot of homework about which make and model truck I purchase. And I'm definitely looking into getting a APU shortly after purchase. I know it's a big upfront cost but it pays for itself in the long run. Thanks for the great advice
     
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  3. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    glad i could be of help,from what i have read/heard a decent used APU is abotu 3-5k
     
  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Before you praise older trucks to much.............think MPG.
    And are you a good mechanic?
    Because older trucks need a lot off TLC.
    If you have to pay someone to do it all ..............lots off $$$.

    If older trucks were so cheap to run,Swift,Schneider and all the mega's would run them.

    Not raining on your parade but just pointing a few things out.
     
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  5. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    good point there daf
     
  6. Newtrucker48

    Newtrucker48 Medium Load Member

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    very good points and yes I know how to do the basic things to keep a truck running properly. The things I can and should do myself I'm researching and learning more on how to do them. Other things I need to know I don't mind learning and I don't mind getting dirty. I'm not buying a truck tomorrow so I don't see you raining on my parade. :) I have 6 months to 2 years doing my homework. I don't jump into things without research.
     
  7. Newtrucker48

    Newtrucker48 Medium Load Member

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    What truck is more reliable in anyone's experience?
     
  8. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    personally the cascadia offers less problems then other trucks i have driven
    with more dealerships if you need them and cheaper parts
     
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  9. BluBeaSSt

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    If it ain't got a hood it's no good!

    I'd take a used 9900ix, or a W900L
     
  10. Newtrucker48

    Newtrucker48 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for your comment. I also heard the same thing but I wanted to make sure that was true. I'm leaning towards cascadia but wanted advice on the makes before I put down the money.
     
  11. BluBeaSSt

    BluBeaSSt Light Load Member

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    Stay far far away from a Volvo, all our 2011 and 2012 ' s have had Regen and major electronic issues.
     
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