If you’re going to buy a Penske truck, buy it at a Ritchie Bros auction. They’re far cheaper, usually come with maintenance history, and it’s an absolute auction unlike Adesa so highest bid wins. None of that reserve nonsense. Here’s a pic from my watchlist of past auctions. These were Penske trucks.
BUYING A TRUCK FROM PENSKE
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I was very, very seriously considering a used Penske truck for my first. Lot# 637608 as a matter of fact.
2012 Cascadia condo, 10 speed, 722,000+ on the clock.
I wanted it because it has a newer engine (DD15 Long Block, under 200,000 miles on it according to the website). Unfortunately, the truck won't work for my operation. It's just too danged short on the wheelbase, and the sleeper is huge (72 inch). I'm a flatbedder, and I need more space between the back of the tractor and the front of the trailer for a headache rack and cargo overhang.
It does, however, look to be a great truck for dryvan/reefer operations. Matter of fact, I think it used to be a reefer runner for an outfit close to home.
Penske is asking $29,000 for it currently. Last week the price was $32,500 I believe. Sitting in Freedom, PA, not too far north of Pittsburgh of I-79. Go take a look.
Only reason I'm putting it out there is, again, it won't work for my operation. Oh, and it has super singles, which I'm not a fan of. But for that price, converting over to duals isn't that difficult or expensive.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
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I didn’t know Penske had financing, I had to shop my own, which I normally do anyway, when I bought my trailer
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My experience with Penske was better than Ryder, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get beat up by whoever had it on lease prior to being sold. I guess you could find a good one anywhere with a little luck but I would rather buy a used truck from somebody who ran it themselves and gave a rip about it.
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