The Good, The Bad, The Honest Truth of a New Roehl Lease Operator

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by MayhemTrucking, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. Dark Squall

    Dark Squall Medium Load Member

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    I was looking at Sliders and a few 7 yr old Pete snub noses. One in particular near home. 500k miles, 5 years old, 10sp.
     
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  3. Dark Squall

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    Agreed. Working on my plan ATM...that'd where I land at wanting to pay out no more than 200-300 a week.
     
  4. Preacher Man

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    That Pete with 500K miles looks interesting depending on its history and engine.
     
  5. Dark Squall

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  6. Dark Squall

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    Checked a few more, they're all pretty much same price, though some come with 200k 2 year engine drive train warranty. I think this is the model truck I want to try for.
    Going to check out one near me tomorrow. Hometime this weekend.
     
  7. Preacher Man

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    That Pete 387 only has one thing I don't like and that is the automatic. I like the Cummins engine and those 387's are a nice ride, the miles and price are workable. Like I said, if I were in the market for a truck right now I would be looking at that unit. The second truck has more miles than I would like for the asking price. You can add an apu to the lower priced truck and still come out ahead. You would be about $2000.00 less on a truck with 100,000 fewer miles. If they will give you the financing that they are offering your payments are close to half of what you would get on a company lease/purchase. Here is something else to consider, if you purchase rather than lease, the truck will be titled in your name with the finance company listed as a lien holder. That means your new business will start out with assets.
     
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  8. Dark Squall

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    Apparently I have ok taste. The auto would be nice for those Chicago slog fests. Anything like this would be a nice first truck then?
    This ones right by my house. Will see in person today.
     
  9. daf105paccar

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    I would stay away from the Acert Cat's.
    That is why i would not want that second one.
     
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  10. Dark Squall

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    No to Cat, yes to ISX.
    Any issues with the Paccar option?
    GR Kenworth has quite a few for me to look at.
     
  11. Preacher Man

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    Will repost when personal information is deleted
     
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