Pre emission vs Emission engines

Full lockers that had the switch flipped while moving?

 

For the old truck:
A completely rebuild engine $20k (or $30k for a drop in reman)
Tranny $5k
Rear ends $5k
New fifth wheel, front end, rebuild drive shafts, all new rubber parts,seals, e.t.c another $15k.
So, if you find an older pre 2003 truck with no rust, have it completely rebuild,it will be under $70k. You will know what has been replaced and have confidence in your ride.

Or you can take that 60k and put a down payment for a new truck. Nice comfy ride, warranty and if it's not plagued with problems, ride it for 4 years and trade in for another one.

Anything in between of those two options is just a waste of money IMO.

 

im well under 60K into this truck

i think you can tell my answer but its not for everyone.

 

Replacing frame rails really isn’t all that bad of a job just a little time consuming, about the same $ wise as an inframe.

personally I like the older stuff paid off so I can work less and enjoy life

 

I love the old iron too. I've been picking away at a 1980 W900 the last couple years. Hopefully by end of summer I'll have a cab on a rolling chassis.

 

From my experience buying new is the cheapest way to go. Get a T680 with endurant 12 speed auto and Cummins X15. Buy the 5yr 500k warranty for good measure.

 

Nobody mentioned a glider yet?

 

We know what the answer is, a so called driver that doesn’t know what they’re doing destroyed them. That’s the only plausible explanation.

 

What's your monthly payment?