Purchasing a semi tractor

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by haider99, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. haider99

    haider99 Medium Load Member

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    What is a glider?
     
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  3. Cory wood

    Cory wood Medium Load Member

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    It is a new chassis with a pre emission motor in it.
     
  4. strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    Not to sound like a dick, but how can a man who doesn't have some of this basic knowledge be buying a couple trucks? Love the fact he's asking questions, but wow.
     
  5. mugurpe

    mugurpe Medium Load Member

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    see which dealer's mechanics seem the least dumb. Something will eventually go wrong and you'll need your local dealer. If the dealerhship can't fix the truck, you can't drive the truck.
     
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  6. Terry270

    Terry270 Road Train Member

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    Go to truckpaper.com and search cascadia glider. It will come with a problem free pre-egr 12.7 Detroit. Its the only new truck I'd even consider buying
     
  7. Peterbiltt

    Peterbiltt Light Load Member

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    lol i have a 2004 columbia condo 12.7 13spd no fairing on truck and trailer averaging 8.5mpg. pre emissions are more efficient
     
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  8. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Yep I drive a 386 Pete glider with the 12.7 13speed and average 8mpg.
     
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