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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JR28262, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 #1
    JR28262

    JR28262 Light Load Member

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    So I'm going to buy my 1st truck which I would love to be a freightliner classic between 2000 in 2005 Pre emissions With a Detroit 60 series engine

    My question is what should be my Max$$ limit for a used truck like this being a first time owner operator. Buying cash not counting extra money on the side for truck emergencies and making the truck road ready.
    Q: Max purchase price for a truck like this?
    Q: How much is too much?
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2018 #2
    uncleal13

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    2004 & 05 are emissions (EGR only).
    See then trucks anywhere from $20-$40,000 depending on how nice it is. Anything above that I would want a warrant and a fresh inframe.
    Anything under that, you’ll want a good slush fund for repairs.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2018 #3
    JR28262

    JR28262 Light Load Member

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    As far as EGR i can do a delete on it if i get a good enough truck that i like.
    And what do you mean a warrant?
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2018 #4
    Diesel Dave

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    Have you gotten any insurance quotes ? So you can have an idea what’s it’s gonna take cost you ?
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2018 #5
    JR28262

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    No but more than likely Hi since I'm a first time truck owner
    No but more than likely high because I would be a first time truck owner. But not the 1st time I get a commercial insurance i used to own a limo couple years back had insurance for a whole year.
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2018 #6
    SixShooterTransport

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    I think he meant warranty. Some kind of aftermarket extended warranty from NTP or another company like that.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2018 #7
    Ridgeline

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    Wow, let's start with how much are you willing to pay for it to be properly checked out?

    $1100?

    $1500?

    The actual price you are to pay is what your budget allows. Trucks like this are not cheap because of the market being inflated but you can find them under $30k easily ...
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2018 #8
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