to fix or not

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by bigdad7, Sep 11, 2013.

  1. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    I like having my equipment paid off. You are on borrowed time with that engine. But, with good maintenance, there is no telling how long the engine could last. You could rebuild the engine for about $10,000-15,000. You could also probably find a used engine for about $7,500. If you decide to keep the truck, I would make sure to have enough money set aside to do a rebuild on the engine. It would sure beat big truck payments and this truck will make you just as much money as the newer Cascadia, perhaps more, since you won't be making payments.
     
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  3. bigdad7

    bigdad7 Road Train Member

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    Thats one reason i was thinking about taking the pd payout and junking or selling the truck 10 k in hand plus a smoother ride sounds tempting but i guess i,m puting the cart before the horse gotta get back fixed first ....see how long it takes a compression fracture in mid back to heal just wish i lived in a state wirh med weed
     
  4. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    6 grand is only 4 or less payments on something else I would keep it
     
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