Need advice from o/o that have purchased used trucks

This is exactly what i call truck racing. Just shift down and save fuel money. Time you gain going up mountain faster you will lost for more frequent fuel stops.

 

I own a 1995 truck. I don’t need California - I understand if you do.

After 6 years in this game - I’m much happier pouting $ into what I have, than trying to understand the newer trucks.

Do as you will - but I guaran F Tee you, if you skip out on pre purchase diligence, it’ll trash your business quick.

ECM is a part that can and will fail. Buddy had 3 go bad - one while it was in the shop (1995 FLD) -

First truck I bought at 975k had a replacement already.

@Snailexpress had a list of info from an ECM dump, it’s important.

Csn you buy cash? Is there a reason you’re dealing with Arrow? They’re not in business to help you succeed, just move inventory.

 

The journey begins - purchased a truck.

I’ve got some strong thoughts on how to survive/thrive in this business, financing heavily isn’t in my risk comfort zone.

The above thread is my journey over 6 years. If you have the time to skim read, do so.

I researched /prepared for several years before diving in.

Many here helped. You’ve got to listen and learn, prepare, and the first truck purchase is a critical step, amongst many others.

I’m behind you 100% - I never want to see anybody on the scrap heap of failed attempts at owner/operators - they’re all too common.

To the question - no, a replaced ECM is not a reason to discard an option - but it is filled with info that tells a story.

Dont listen to the “A $5,000 truck , no problem, you’ll be fine “ story - I watched a friend buy a truck for $10k that sunk him $40k in the hole before he parked it for the farm truck it was.

Luck be with you.

 

A ‘simple’ after treatment repair bill can run 5-15k - be prepared for these things.

 

get vins and call the stevens shop. are these auction trucks