Should I buy a new Kenworth???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Jun 13, 2018.

Should I buy a new Kenworth???

  1. Yes

    93 vote(s)
    64.6%
  2. No

    51 vote(s)
    35.4%
  1. fargonaz

    fargonaz Road Train Member

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    Ya, you only live once. Don't worry about poor ol' Casper's feelings either; just do it.

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  3. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    It's been a month and you aint made up your mind so here is my suggestion:

    Keep Casper he's been good to you. plan on at least another year together:

    Play the long game

    My intuition is saying the corporate economy is due for a cyclical decline in the next couple of years. Buy a truck after the fall out (prices come down).

    If you purchase real estate now at a fare price it should not tank like a truck would.
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Man. You guys would have me ditch Casper just like that?

    Thank goodness he's not reading this.
     
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  5. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Don’ look at me. Casper has been good to you. He don’t deserve to be traded in to the cold cruel world.
    If I were looking to start as an O/O. He is just what I’d be looking for. A real money maker that ain’t a financial burden.
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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  7. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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  8. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    Kenworth has a bad reputation with electronic problems that are a nightmare. Fleets are not using them. Mainly Cascadias and Volvos out there. Think about that while owning and selling.
     
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    I have the stripped version, but it's still the best truck I have ever been in. The Anthem would be heaven.
     
  10. WesternPlains

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    Loved my new Volvo. Wasn’t the highest grade model. But great.
    The lumbar support in the seat. It would repeatedly every ten seconds, inflate and deflate. Was great for the lower back.
    The headlights were great. Made it easier driving at night. That bright white light. Near the blue part of the spectrum. It also helps keep you awake.
    Still i is very very happy with my Freightliner. It’s a 2016. Has quirks. But I Loves it because it’s dependable. Thank God! Dependable!
     
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