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

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

  1. Dec 9, 2018 #1
    Jebs1021

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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. Dec 9, 2018 #2
    Gdog66223

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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. Dec 9, 2018 #3
    I glide 47

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    Just don't lease purchase no never never never lease purchase no never never never
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2018 #4
    just_sayin

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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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  7. Dec 9, 2018 #5
    blairandgretchen

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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!
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2018 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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

    Get the 680.
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2018 #7
    Atlaw4u

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    Pete 379.
     
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    Dakota1358

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    Stay away from lease! That being said I'd go for the KW
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2018 #9
    Jebs1021

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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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