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Which truck shoul i buy

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by mtorr, Apr 8, 2009.

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  1. Apr 8, 2009 #1
    mtorr

    mtorr Bobtail Member

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    I'm in the process of changing my truck and I have two choices

    _ 2001 KW W900, 500 detroit, 13 speed, 650k miles

    _ 2003 Peterbilt C-12 430, 10 speed with a rebuilt engine 3 years Cat Warranty.

    They're asking 31k for the KW and 35k for the Pete
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2009 #2
    tmlonghorns

    tmlonghorns Light Load Member

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    I would check on this board for a topic concerning someone's father Pete that is for sale...and no doubt a heck of alot less $. They attached a pic and if I could remember where it was at I would provide the link.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2009 #3
    bfork1

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  5. Apr 9, 2009 #4
    Luis

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    Kenowrth for shure the c12 will give alot more problems than the detriot.
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2009 #5
    Crotts Trucking

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    the Pete!! Its 200 years newer than the KW!!!:biggrin_25525:

    but seriously, as much as I like Petes and Cat engines, I dont like the C-12, and I REALLY dont like the 10 speed.

    I think you would be happier with the 13 speed.
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2009 #6
    mtorr

    mtorr Bobtail Member

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    Thank You Very much, So if I'm getting this correct I'll be better buying a detroit with 600k miles plus rather than a rebuilt CAT???
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2009 #7
    Crotts Trucking

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    Yup...:biggrin_25520:
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2009 #8
    Jas

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    A 8 year old truck thats only done 650k miles sounds a bit suss to me, I'd want to be sure those were genuine miles before I handed over any $$$.
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2009 #9
    mtorr

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    You're correct. Do you guys know what's a DYNO and how much would it cost?
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2009 #10
    Crotts Trucking

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    Different Applications have different miles, my buddy only runs 50-70000 miles a year, home every night, and grossed more than me when I was OTR.
    But you are right, I would check.
     
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