$50,000 TRUCK

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  1. JR28262

    JR28262 Light Load Member

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    Hi fellow drivers again I'm looking to buy my very 1st truck is $50,000 too much or is it an OK price??
    I ask this question because the trucks that bring my attention cost around this price. Thank you in advance.
     
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  3. Cam Roberts

    Cam Roberts Road Train Member

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    Sorry man but the post is way too vague. You can find nice reliable trucks for cheaper than that. They are out there.

    So let’s start with a picture of the truck, and a description of gear make and model.

    How many miles on truck?
    What motor? When was last overhaul of any?
    What trans?
    Any major work performed on rears or trans?
    How is the brakes and tires?
    Did you check driveshafts and u joints for any play?
    Wheel bearings and king pins?
    Any leaks anywhere on truck including wheel seals?
    Spring hangers and pins? Any play?

    This is just a start to justify if the truck is a good price.
    Even if it needs any of this work it could still be a great truck, but would help you in negotiation of price
     
  4. JR28262

    JR28262 Light Load Member

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    Ok i understand but if you look at the
    2001 freightliner 132 xl classic on truckpaper that costs$49,900 out of Michigan it looks like a great deal. Its cream so you know
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    "it's cream"...???

    ok.......17 year old truck....must be over a million miles, faded paint, rusted parts, tired driveline, yup...sounds "cream" to me......
     
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  6. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    It's a freightliner and has over 1 million miles. Way overpriced.
     
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  7. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    I got a 1977 GMC Astro with a oil slinging 318 detroit with 13 speed. I will take 45k for it. It has been parked for awhile.
     
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  8. JR28262

    JR28262 Light Load Member

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    Engine has been rebuilt
     
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  9. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Who did the rebuild? Paperwork on it? Regardless, its overpriced
     
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  10. Ridgeline

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    Junk, don't even consider it. it is 30k too high in price.
     
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