New vs pre def truck

warranties are great, you can go broke waiting for your free repairs to get done as the truck goes to the back of the line for repairs for 6 weeks.

fuel is a great tax write off for a paid off truck..... that will actually run

 

If you buy new, one of the keys is to buy local to where you operate. Build a repore with the manager of the operation and especially the service writer.

That's what I've done. I always respond to the corporate email surveys and when the shop does a good job, or poor job, which rarely happens, I make sure the suits know.

I have never had to wait in line for any extended period of time for service or warranty issues since I bought new 4 years ago.

 

I don't think i'll ever buy anything but new ever again. Eventually you get tired of the bs between repairs, downtime, and if you get a ####, repowering loads.

I'd recommend KW T680 with X15 Cummins and Endurant 12sp auto.

 

I get it but the 990's aren't that special anymore IMO. The w900 is no longer. For me its about efficiency and less about looking cool. Although, riding in a brand new T680 aint bad! Its probably the best in the business for your typical linehaul type application.

 

Did they actually kill off the 900? I know they're still around for 2020.

 

Well.. hell. Maybe im mistaken? I thought they were done. Why drop the 990 and keep building the 900?

I still would roll the 680 fully loaded for 145k vs a loaded 900 for what... 175k? Not to mention better operating costs.

Edit: Honestly though who the hell knows what I would do. Im buying trucks for other guys to drive but I want to be extremely proud of and make money. If it was just me, I may go wild.

 

You may even want a T880 with a X15 performance if heavy. Efficiency if not.

 

You wait till year end and I'm sure you could pick up a w9 for an extra 15k over a 680, unless you get a completely stripped down 680. If I were to buy a new truck it'd probably be a 389, simply because I hate the KW dashes after about 03.