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Looking to upgrade and buy a newer truck, need your advice!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by monicajonas, Jun 3, 2023.

  1. Jun 3, 2023 #1
    monicajonas

    monicajonas Bobtail Member

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    Looking to upgrade and buy a newer truck, need your advice,
    dd13 , dd15 or isx15? willing to get an auto transmission, 2016-2019 trucks with 350-550k miles on it. Pulling open trailers. I know its big difference in range, but the price range is large too.
    Have a little of savings but mostly have to finance the purchase.
    Thank you
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2023 #2
    kros

    kros Light Load Member

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    I have experience on dd13 and dd15, but only as a driver, not a mechanic.
    If you are going to drive only on flat roads, then the dd 13 will do the job just fine. If you are going to pull in the mountains and have heavy loads, then dd15 will be more convenient and comfortable.
    Hope this helps. Many people on the forum know much more than me, and I think they will help you figure it out.
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2023 #3
    Freightliner22

    Freightliner22 Bobtail Member

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    550k on newer model trucks with emissions and automatic transmissions is at end of its life basically.. Cheaper to buy new then rebuild at that point
     
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  5. Jun 3, 2023 #4
    pavrom

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    ... I want that lada from profile pic:)
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2023 #5
    Rideandrepair

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    I was told to stay away from 2016 and older Detroits. 2017 and newer supposedly better. Might have meant 2017 engines, so maybe means 2018 Trucks. Don’t really know, but would do some research. Advice came from an Emissions R&D Detroit Factory Engineer.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2023 #6
    Crude Truckin'

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    Cummins are the easiest to DeFeaT. Just saying.
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2023 #7
    Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Buy a older truck, no more emissions problems. 12.7 Detroit is best.
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2023 #8
    snowwy

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    Dd15 gets better economy then dd13

    Cummins is famous for front cover oil leaks
     
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