What's the best truck to buy

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by mojd81, Sep 14, 2014.

  1. manmeet1

    manmeet1 Bobtail Member

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    don't even think to buy truck newer than 2007 best trucks will be peterbuilts they are tough and little expensive , freightliner classics will do great job, keworth t600 , get at least 475 horsepower , cats are best you can find an overhaul truck in californa at great price only a suggestion if its your first truck
     
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  3. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Prostars,400hp,automatics lol i dont think you could get any worse.Peterbilts,kenworths,isx cummins and an 18speed now were talking.
     
  4. mojd81

    mojd81 Light Load Member

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    Yeah this is my first truck to buy. Everyone has told me to stay away from Pete 379 and w900l. But I've been looking at a 07 Coronado 13 spd Detroit 15L 515hp 265wb. Or a 07 classic 10spd Detroit 60s 515hp 270"wb and I have looked at a couple t600's
     
  5. mojd81

    mojd81 Light Load Member

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    Well the prostar is a cummins. Just lot of people are telling to stay simple and aerodynamic for my first truck. Most are going that direction will save on fuel.
     
  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    It's not about the best truck. It's about the best truck for the application you intend to use it for. The right engine, transmission, rears, etc.
     
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  7. mojd81

    mojd81 Light Load Member

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    So which would be best for flatbed/stepdeck?
     
  8. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    This is why you shouldn't be thinking of buying a truck.
     
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  9. Mooose

    Mooose Light Load Member

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    Best trucks are Peterbilts??? Wow that's news to me and a lot of others that prefer other "brands" that are "built" equally as well. I got news for you I got three of the best built trucks out there they are all pre-emission and none of them are are "Peterbuilts". They aren't any tougher than any other truck out there, don't fool yourself.
     
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  10. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    I've been driving a bit over 20 years, and all but 10 months has been flatbed. Have driven Macks, KWs, Petes, FLs, and now a Volvo. Of them all, I prefer KW. I just always liked the storage, and ergonomics of them. As long as your wheelbase is long enough to fit a cabguard between the cab and trailer, you should be OK. Most of the rest is just personal preference.
     
  11. mojd81

    mojd81 Light Load Member

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    Ok thanks MrEd.
     
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