Well, I hear say, that 2017 and newer are better, as far as emissions go. I have no idea myself. only what I’ve been told by a Detroit Engineer. All Trucks and engines have their unique problems. Most Drivers have their opinions. Typically if you buy a 4 yr old Truck, with 500k, for half the price of a new one, you’ll spend about the same including added maintenance, as the new one. That’s a rough estimate, but seems to be pretty accurate to me. Add the emission wild card of today’s engines, and it could be even more to run the used Truck, over 4 yrs. So depending on you’re situation, what Truck for what price you can find, depending on market conditions. Sometimes with a little luck, a used 4 yr old Truck w/ 500k can be OK. Depends on price paid, and Luck. Sometimes you can get rid of it, before it blows. Either way, it’s costly.
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What would you suggest on New or old Truck for Amazon Relay or Convoy power only to start.
New is just too expensive and I just don’t know how to pick the good old one. What would you suggest? I hear anything before 2007 was better than the new ones . If I buy old one, will the Amazon Relay or Uber Frieght or Convoy accept my old truck?
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New truck is $130k
Used one I am looking at $50k
There is like $80k difference.
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Most fail because they give up too easily. I’m always hearing how one must have a paid for house, and 50k or more, in the bank to succeed. Of course that might help prevent failure, but if you spent all the saved money in the process, have you really succeeded? You can live pretty well, working any crappy job, if housing is paid for. Bottom line is, if you want to succeed, you’ll do what it takes. With any Business, sometimes it’s better to quit while you’re ahead.
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I have been Hearing this OEM warranty from Frieghtliner 2 years 200k miles. They said within warranty Frieghtliner will cover everything at $0 cost from me. Is it true?
so I was thinking if I buy one with 500-600k after 2 years of adding 200k miles if theres any break it will get fixed and after 2 years the truck should be in much better position is not?
*As you mentioned 1st couple years.
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