Western star

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by pilot trucker, May 30, 2018.

  1. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    I bet it’s the lone mountain ones they left the fairings off of.
     
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  3. jcrack08

    jcrack08 Light Load Member

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    Yep, must be a Lone Mountain truck.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I know a guy who bought a brand new truck that sat on the lot for 2 years. Very few issues. It had all new wheel seals though as he had the dealer take off the wagon wheels for hub pilots.

    I bet you could easily talk them down 5 figures less than what a comparable 2019 model is going for. I'd watch the warranty though. Normally stuff like engine and transmission are like 5 years. If they won't start the 5 (or whatever number) years of warranty starting at the purchase date, knock another $15-20k off your offer.
     
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  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    This is non current new stock. All brands have these. Nothing wrong with them. Know a few people have purchased them. No problems with the trucks. Most have had extended warranties as part of the deal. All have been purchased at around 40k below sticker
     
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  6. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Don't matter if they are new, check the truck out.

    Have a dyno and blowby done, get a baseline.

    I've ordered trucks that were rated for 450 and had them dynoed before signing off on them, they produced 370 and didn't get my acceptance until they were fixed.
     
  7. pilot trucker

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    Thanks for your help the truck was sold a year ago and listed on paper trucks still
     
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    If it's been SOL it ain't new and the warranty has started. Gaskets are rarely a problem. Most new stuff uses synthetic, not the old cork stuff.
     
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