Prostar & Refeer

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Big Lebowski, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. Big Lebowski

    Big Lebowski Bobtail Member

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    I'm a newer owner operator, have a couple questions. I've noticed later model Prostars are very affordable. Why is this? I've seen several (different dealers) with low miles and low price. For example:2013 Sleeper with 284k - $17.5k Wow!

    Plus, when I see O/O's many pull refeers. I had another O/O that leases under the same company, returned his refeer saying he wasn't making money and went back to dry. I pull dry. Am I missing something?
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Because of the MaxxForce engine...
     
  4. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Do a little research on International's Maxxforce engine and you'll see why they're so cheap. And the low miles is because they spend more time in the shop than on the road. But if you can find one with a Cummins, it might be worth checking out.
     
  5. Big Lebowski

    Big Lebowski Bobtail Member

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    I checked it out. I had no idea. Wow, I am glad I asked this question.
     
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  6. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Lots of issues with Cummins-powered Prostars too; EGR, DPF, etc. Some of the issues are fixed with updates. @Heavyd is a good resource. Do your homework before buying one.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Many companies that bought trucks with the Maxxforce engine almost went bankrupt. You could pass those companies used truck lots and see practically new trucks for sale and the old trucks were still being used; in other words they had older trucks on the road and newer trucks for sale because the newer trucks have the Maxxforce engine.
     
  8. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    i drove a prostar/cummins for a 18 mos as a company drivr,any issues i had i already knew about from research, i had heard how bad they were, dunno if rawze still has his but he had videos up on problems and repairs on his. i drove a 2009, for how cheap they are i may just lay down the cash for one in a few months and take my chances. its still up in the air. never drove the maxxforce. not sure if i would take my chances on them
     
  9. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    I drove a Prostar once. Made it to LA and back to Phoenix...........barely.
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    OK so your in a Prostar smoking reefer.

    OR you were smoking reefer and bought a Prostar?

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  11. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    I drove a rental Ryder 2012 Prostar once a few years ago to complete a run. I dont recall what motor it had but the #### thing was so weak it probably couldn't have pulled a greasy string out of a hog's ###. I was dropping 2 gears pulling an empty up some big hills. Lol...
     
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