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How many miles do you like to see when shopping a truck?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by grimesjm1, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. Dec 23, 2009 #1
    grimesjm1

    grimesjm1 Medium Load Member

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    Just getting into the owner-op scene. Got a 379 with over a million miles on it and im dumping money in hand over fist....its a 91. Time to upgrade already!
    What kinda mileage do you guys feel comfortable with on a used truck? When do they start coming apart at the seams?
    I'm looking at an 05 Volvo 670 and a couple 06 Columbias with mileage around 400,000 on both of them...is there anything that really puts one truck substantially ahead of the other? Thanks!
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2009 #2
    REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    The Freightliner trucks begin falling apart after they leave the factory in Mexico. If those are your only choices, take the Volvo. It holds it's resale value a lot better then the Freightliner.
     
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    Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Take the Freightliner. Lot more places to get repairs. they will do the job just fine if you take care of them. I drive 2 that both have over 600k. Mechanically they are ok. Interior sucks. Plastic parts always letting go. Water leaks to fix. But have needed parts in nowhere . Got them to leave parts after hours in Minot. If you can, find a good KW. T-800, 600,900. Lots of great deals now if you look around hard.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2009 #4
    Bushman

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    Bushman, Dec 23, 2009
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    Fratsit Thanks this.
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