Explains why my sales guy didn’t give me a response the other day, haha. He told me they had a few W9’s on pre order for the dealership a few months ago expected to come early 2022, and all they had to do was send in a modification list for paint and specs as long as it reached them before the truck hit the assembly line. If that’s the case I guess it might be time to consider pre-owned rig and up my mechanical knowledge. My biggest fear is electrical with a 700k mile truck, and of course not having a warranty on the rebuild.
Risky Choice or Somewhat Safe Bet?
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If I had your wants, I would visit these guys.
https://www.ohiotrucks.com/Inventor...&Category=|&sort=1&lo=5&Manufacturer=Kenworth
I got into their lot one day for a walk around and they had Pete's and w9's from old and needing work ro fresh inframes and fresh paint. If I were you and didnt go to California I'd stay pre-emission. I have a glider and after 2 emission trucks, am glad I have it.
A show truck will be a bit of a monster that will eat your cash, take the emission side out of it, and you may make it.Speed_Drums Thanks this. -
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If your buying used....any used from ANYBODY...... Caviot Emptor......
Rebuilds need paperwork, engines can have oil samples and dyno done BEFORE sale, check blow by.
If you do your homework you wont get stung. If you dont, huge roll of the dice. And that's ANY truck. ANY year. I've seen 1yr old trucks that I wouldnt touch with a 10ft pole. And 15 year old trucks that are a safe bet anyday. buyer beware.
If your looking for a hood. These guys have lots. They seemed like nice guys, I was, at one time, thinking I wanted one more hood.... gladly I bought a columbia glider with a s60 Detroit, cheapest easiest truck on the road to service, and .08c a mile maintenance.
Money maker.
EDIT; And believe it or not, crazy resale. I paid 50k for my truck from Schneiders, almost 5 years ago with 320k mileson it. It has 780k on it now, and I can sell it for 45k , just need to pick up the phone. But it's a glider.OhNoTerry Thanks this. -
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