Save up more money buy a more reliable truck. Theres a reason megas dump all their trucks at 400-500k miles.
Which truck to buy
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by dashaker, Aug 19, 2019.
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Check the truck paper. Have seen Freightliner with low 300k miles DD13 for just under $50k from select trucks. They also offer Freightliner warranty. All were 10 speed so if you insist on auto will probably cost more.Concorde, Intothesunset and dashaker Thank this. -
The used truck market should have plenty of trucks currently.FlaSwampRat and dashaker Thank this. -
Have you collected oil samples? Ran a dyno? Reviewed the maintenance history? Inspected them in person or had a mechanic you trust lay eyes on them?
Those are the first steps in the buying process.FlaSwampRat and baha Thank this. -
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Probably looking at a couple of days I would guess. I typically don't read or even see the reports from the samples I take. We have a seperate department that deals with that stuff.
A fluid sample is going to give you an idea of the engine's internal health. If you get a bad sample back then you've just dodged a potential 5 figure bullet. Stuff like coolant/fuel in oil, excessive metal/lead/copper/silicon etc are indicative of looming engine troubles and would be wise to avoid.FlaSwampRat Thanks this. -
WAY too much for flogged emission trucks. For that dough you can get a used glider kit. Make SURE it has a factory installed Detroit rebuilt engine and go truckin. Except California.
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all of them are junk..
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Is this loan mountain leasing truck sales?
But the Detroit will be the better options than the international in my opinion -
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