Peterbuilt 386

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  1. country29

    country29 Medium Load Member

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    there are plenty of kw t600's out there at under $50k, also the ih 9400's, but you are the 1 that has to live in it, so it is a fine line between comfort/affordability/least maintenance/etc keep looking and you will find 1 you like. good luck
     
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    I'm classy enough in kw without its problems. he he
     
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    nice truck except the 10 speed. I don't think i've ever seen a 70" bunk without a window in it.

    it will be a long legged truck. Can run all day at 75 and keep the rpm's down. 13 or 18 speed would be better on fuel though
     
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    I'm kind of ok for no window, less stuff to rattle. lol. is it possible to convert a 10 to a 13. I was looking for the 13spd and couldn't find any in that price range and in my neck of the woods.
     
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    yes, but depends on model in it.
     
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    You can convert alot of 9's to 13's, but you can't convert a 10 to a 13.
     
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    I just got off the phone with the kw dealer, where the truck is for now, and they looked at the tranny and said that it can not be done. Well, I guess I'll be driving a ten speed unless something will change. Any one knows where I can get a good rate that is less the 13% financing with/765 credit score?
     
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    they only share a few major body panels... otherwise each company engineered their own version...
     
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    13% is a good rate for trucks. they are automaticly high risk loans. most these guys are runing around with rates up to and beyond 20%