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

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  2. No

    51 vote(s)
    35.4%
  1. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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  3. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    And no built in fridge or litter box?

    The cats will not be amused.
     
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  4. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    Bought a new 2016 680, and now I'm trading it in for a new W9.
    No regrets and wouldn't want it any other way.
     
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  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    oh noice.

    Keep us posted.
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    So depreciation means nothing to you? Paying cash?
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Well, I am a fuel mileage guy and a businessman.
     
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  8. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    I'm getting a new truck from Inland the middle of this month in that color. The one I'm getting has all of the bells and whistles including idle management system and fridge. The price is about $168k including FET. I'm also getting a new Utility trailer at the same time and I'm taking delivery in Vegas so I can drive it home to California from there.
     
  9. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    It all depends on the individuals situation. The argument has always been and will always be.
    There is no right or wrong way to go. I don't have the stamina to list all the pros and cons that have been argued over and over.
    THE RIGHT DECISION IS BASED ON THE O/O AND THE BUSINESS PLAN.
    I personally value the "new" advantages more and have been very successful "in my mind" based on me and my market.
    IMHO.
     
  10. free2frog

    free2frog Medium Load Member

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    looks just like my 2016 ask if they will put a short skirt on passager side otherwise expect another hour labor charge every time you have the tri pack serviced as they have to remove the fairing
     
  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I've actually learned a good deal about the APU on Casper, and how to work on it.
     
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