Used Truck Purchase, Which Volvo Will Be Better For Flatbed?

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  1. Jul 18, 2017 #21
    Sgp2790

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    Ah... Nice. Glad to hear that. Hope i do as well.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2017 #22
    Ridgeline

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    Midnight, this is what I mean

    That's good, I hate it when people get ripped off by dealers and sellers.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2017 #23
    solitary_con

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    Adding your three scores makes no difference at all. Each lender has their preferred credit agency (EX, TU, EQ), so they only see the score from that agency.
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2017 #24
    Midnightrider909

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    Thats your definition? It would be nice for once if some driver put it on here somewhere everything you should look for in a used truck. They mention a dyno and a rig dig but if you don't know how to interpret the results of the Dyno or what to look for on a rig dig that information is useless, same with oil samples. New guys don't know any of this stuff. Even if the truck has a maintenance records if you don't know what to look for you my think a 50,000 mile oil change interval is good.
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2017 #25
    Sgp2790

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    So... I am at the dealership. 2014 Volvo 670, 374,000 miles. Truck looks clean. Going to have it inspected today, dyno and blowby tomorrow. This is a list of what the dealership has repaired sonce they acquired the truck:
    3 rear shocks due to leaking.
    Re-charge a/c (blows very cold now)
    Sleeper heater core replaced
    Sleeper a/c
    Fixed the refrigerator
    Replaced the driver side storage compartment light

    Any thoughts or suggestions?

    Thus far, i can say Lone Mountain has been a pleasure to work with. Very friendly and professional.
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2017 #26
    DDlighttruck

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    Why does it have to be a Volvo? They work ok but please tell me it's at least got a 13 speed.
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2017 #27
    Sgp2790

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    Nope. Got the I-shift. Try it. You'll never go back to a manual shift.

    So i bought the truck. It checked out nicely. Driving it back to Tucson now.

    Lone Mountain and Cresco Capital were great to work with. My one and only disappointment( can't really call it a complaint ) was the fact that they don't put much fuel in the tank upon purchase. And trust me, I asked. Thw truck comes with a NTP 6 month warranty, pretty basic. I declined to purchase any additional warranty. Did call Volvo -- remaining factory warranty on engine is good until the 26th of this month. 2 years and 375, 000 miles remaining on the transmission warranty.

    All in all, I am happy, thus far. $1100 a month works for me.

    Happy to answer any questions. Thanka to everyone who chimed in along the way.
     
    Sgp2790, Aug 8, 2017
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  10. Aug 9, 2017 #28
    DDlighttruck

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    Nope. Nothing gayer than a Volvo with an auto pulling a deck.

    Like watching two dudes make out in a Prius.

    Good luck.
     
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  11. Aug 9, 2017 #29
    AModelCat

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    Ohhhh SNAP!!!!
     
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  12. Aug 9, 2017 #30
    Sgp2790

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