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columbia 2004

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by paulpost, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. Sep 15, 2015 #1
    paulpost

    paulpost Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone I found a Columbia 2004 for a good price for the mileage 730K this truck was owned by ALLIED moving Co. What do you guys think is a high risk considering that might not been properly or poorly PM or considering that was used as a moving truck going for thousands of miles at a time had to be properly PM
    and repaired
    Thank you
     
    paulpost, Sep 15, 2015
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  3. Sep 15, 2015 #2
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    What engine - specs - have you run the VIN on RIG DIG or at the dealer?
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2015 #3
    paulpost

    paulpost Light Load Member

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    Is a Detroit with mileage 730k for know I didn't do any of that all is if is worth to do anything considering was used by Allied moving co.how they take care of their trucks please let me know
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2015 #4
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Sigh.

    I'll guess it's a 14l Detroit, first year of EGR, with vpods and whatnot.

    Run a RIGDIG on the vin for $45 it'll tell you past owners. Get a 3 pack, you'll be passing over this one, I'm sure.

    Get an oil sample pulled. Full service lab.

    Take it to a mechanic you trust, or look it over real good yourself if you know what to look for.

    I looked at identical truck, 300k on rebuild at 700 - (!), $16k. Left it alone after asking same question on here.

    Go 1-2 years earlier and save headaches. I don't care if it's $5000, it may be a nightmare.
     
    blairandgretchen, Sep 16, 2015
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  7. Sep 16, 2015 #5
    paulpost

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    Thank you I thought 2004 is pre emission year but in this situation I know is a problem and maybe close to need an rebuild
     
    paulpost, Sep 16, 2015
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  8. Sep 17, 2015 #6
    blairandgretchen

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    Yeah - it might be a good idea to leave that one to somebody who didn't have the sense to ask good questions.
     
    blairandgretchen, Sep 17, 2015
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