Trade in program for old rig?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tiani, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Yeah and when it goes down it’s not cheap and the downtime is what kills you!
    Then after it drives you nuts those hospitals aren’t cheap either! Lol
     
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  3. Cabinover101

    Cabinover101 Heavy Load Member

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    How much money do you want for it?
     
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  4. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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  5. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    If the diff of 5mpg vs 7 puts you under you were already doomed
     
  6. mover man

    mover man Road Train Member

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    It's called a slow death of a thousand cuts. This isnt 2018. With today's rates margins are thinner than ever. The difference between 5 and 7mpg on a 3000 mile week, with diesel priced at $3per gallon is $516. That doesnt account for idling or anything else. So its actual difference is probably closer to $575 a week. Or $27,600 a year.
     
  7. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    The stuff bolted to the engine will offset the cost of any gain in fuel.

    I bet the right driver that hood will do 6.5 mpg all day with 80k and under. If do 62-65 in i can break mid 7s all day with a 93 E-7 PLN
     
  8. OldeSkool

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    There's no way i'd sell that truck if it was mine. It's just like has been said on here, either put the money in the fuel tanks or put the money into emissions nightmares and downtime. Personally a little extra fuel looks a lot better to me. It will be another case of a guy saying I should have never sold that truck after two weeks downtime and a $20, 000 bill.
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    If you're in a hurry to sell it, then you're gonna take a low ball price. If not follow the advice given.
     
  10. Brettj3876

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    [​IMG]

    Pulling a dry box so the midroof hinders it some. I bet if i had a condo I'd get 7.5-8.0 most of our loads are 30k or less
     
  11. OldeSkool

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    Nice truck!!!!
     
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