2009 prostar with cat c13

I have a C13 its a baby cat motor it's like the little engine that could. On flat land I am in the left lane going up a hill far right hazards on saying I think I can I think I can. Can she do it sure, do I get passed by other people in my industry #### straight. Oh and this #### thing drinks fuel my 3406b got better MPG with no screw in the fuel pump. I replaced the ARD head once already $1,400 they go out often. Just replaced the temp sensor on it $400. Stay away from anything cat that has a DPF or an EGR. I didn't listen, I liked the truck and I bought it. Don't be me....

 

I bet your serial prefix for your engine start with. SDP.......

 

nope it's lee

 

You're set on an International huh?
I would look into(i know im gonna get some grief on this but here we go...) The ISX cm871, ALL the new motors with emissions garbage hooked to it are going to have issues. But at least Cummins parts are readily available and you can work on that motor yerself. Look up a guy called RAWZE on this forum and on the YouTube he has his own website dedicated to that engine he is an Excellent resource. Im a Peterbilt guy so im biased, so with that being said upfront....id at least look at the Peterbilt 386 with an ISX in it. Why do I like the Petes? Heres just 1 example: on freightliner or Volvo or IH, say a gauge goes out, you can replace just that gauge,(40 buck or so ) on the others you have to replace the whole instrument cluster and that can very pricey(400-500 bucks) Or another option, buy an older pre emissions truck, but if you're stuck in California like I am.......a newer truck with emissions is in your future and you're going to have to learn to work on that motor in order to keep out of the shop or stealership. Best of Luck Amigo!

 

About three months ago I was looking at a truck with Arrow. They wanted $37,000. Now the same truck is still sitting on their lot for $29,900.

I recommend aiming for $20,000. They may not get that low but I would offer that if they say no walk away for a couple of days and see if they call you with a better price.

Look up Ritchie Bros auction. All the Penske and Ryder trucks that they can't sell on their own lots get auctioned.

2012 Volvo 670's and Casacadia's auction for $30-$33000 and are on truck paper two weeks later for $49,999.

 

if that doesn't cover insurance that's really expensive , if it is a lease what is your buy out option ?

 

Have you looked at Lone Mountain?