Decisions, if I lease, which truck should I choose?

Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by Jebs1021, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. Jebs1021

    Jebs1021 Bobtail Member

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    hello all I’m getting into a lease op position and I’m torn between trucks I’ve always been a Peterbilt fan but the kenworth t680 and the international lonestar are both growing on me so I wright this long post to get feed back if y’all had to choose between the pete 379 the kenworth t680 and the international lonestar what would y’all choose
     
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  3. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    Well first of all I wouldn't do Lease Purchase for any carrier... but if your deadset on it I would choose pete 379
     
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  4. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Just don't lease purchase no never never never lease purchase no never never never
     
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  5. just_sayin

    just_sayin Light Load Member

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    I agree, as an owner operator with over 30 years experience, it's usually never in the best interest of the driver. Lease purchase almost always benefits the company. And as far as the choice of trucks, if I remember correctly lone stars are really heavy. Don't know what you plan on hauling, but it can limit your load options.
     
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Pretty sure all three are a great choice.

    You'll be profitable in a lease purchase and can inform us all in about 9 months which great choice you've made in trucks and your success in the industry!

    Please be careful and don't nudge my old girl off the road as you pass at speed, gallantly delivering those important goods to the needy consumer!

    God speed Sir!

    Sally forth!
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Not the Lonestar. Anything but the Lonestar. Ugliest truck EVER.

    Get the 680.
     
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  8. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    Pete 379.
     
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  9. Dakota1358

    Dakota1358 Medium Load Member

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    Stay away from lease! That being said I'd go for the KW
     
  10. Jebs1021

    Jebs1021 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for the feed back so what is the issues with lease op I’d go buy my truck but credit is a issue right now it seems like the only way I’m gonna one be able to get a manual and two be able to get a truck I want to drive instead of a freight shaker
     
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