Best place to buy a semi

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  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Less than 1500. I would have to double-check, getting ready to roll on a load. It's small. My engine is only 400 hp, so having the extra gears is really helpful.
     
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    Cant find a truck dyno in Houston anymore. oil samples are limited because they usually change the oil before it goes up for sale. Only hope is your mechanic catches something before you are on the hook.
     
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    I'm starting to look at used trucks and truck paper is showing like 110k for a recent fleet truck with 400k + miles on it. Drove by a lot yesterday and looked like they had a pre 2018 model Cascadia for 70k. It's my understanding that there is a shortage of new trucks, parts, etc. But for that money am I better off just going whole hog on my first truck and buying new and waiting for them to build it?
     
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    Speaking of Grand Rapids Mi , Vaneerden Trucking has some real nice 2018s for sale.
    Good Luck.
     
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    I'd recommend if you're looking for a great place to find a semi truck for sale, visit 5 star truck sales in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have a ton of trucks that are low miles and priced well below everyone else in the country.
     
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    I'm finding lower priced trucks need work. Higher priced trucks were gone through.

    Course. I've also seen higher priced trucks that are rip offs. Buyer beware.

    Kw, Pete, FL and paccar dealers seem to be more trustworthy.

    There's another dealer wanting $25g more with twice the miles. And probably needs repairs.