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Should I buy 2006 Century or 2005 Volvo

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 4rdtruck, Apr 17, 2015.

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  1. Apr 18, 2015 #11
    Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    i would go for the rebuilt engine though i think they are also both over priced by about 5k each
     
    Ezrider_48501, Apr 18, 2015
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  3. Apr 18, 2015 #12
    Offroadjack

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    I bought my 09 780 for 36k with a 2 year 250k warranty and 820k miles and 1 year warranty on the emissions crap
    its been a dang good truck a few sensors here and there but a lot better then my 99 w900 was
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2015 #13
    4rdtruck

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    I've got some money on the side for any emergency repairs. I know both are old trucks with many miles and will have some issues down the road but at least I'll not have to make any payments on them. Even with newer trucks a lot of people spend money and time at dealer for repairs. I really like the power of CAT but more things lead me to go for Volvo with Cummins. Thanks for your opinions folks, we need to support each other with advices.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2015 #14
    77fib77

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    Fuel economy worse on a cat. I drove one 2 years ago. I only got above 6 mpg when I did 62 mph. Granted I only had recaps on the tractor and trailer. Cept steers of course.

    If you get the cat would you have 15 k sitting in cash afterwords? Would the Cummins truck leave you broke after you bought it?

    I want to buy a truck too. One concern i have is a major repair needed to soon leaving me broke.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2015 #15
    savage02

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    Either one will nickel and dime the hell out of you so I'd say go for the Freightshaker. Waaayyy more service points around for Freightliner than Volvo and parts are easier to come by in a pinch.
     
    savage02, Apr 18, 2015
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  8. Apr 19, 2015 #16
    joseph1135

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    If you're looking to spend $20-30,000 already, why don't you wait a little longer, save a little more and buy a truck that's worth buying?
     
    joseph1135, Apr 19, 2015
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