What is the best truck to buy ?

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  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    The one with lots of chicken lights and chrome?
     
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  3. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    You got that right.

    If she don't shine she ain't mine
     
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  4. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    None. Trucks are a bad investment. They are expensive to maintain, and they depreciate fast.
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    That's a much easier question.


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  6. Woodys

    Woodys Heavy Load Member

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    Preferably one with lady parts.
     
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  7. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    if your a "newbie" ,you shouldn't even be asking this question. get some experience, learn the trade.
    if your not , why post in the "new driver" section?
    should be in the owner/operator section.
     
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  8. Lav-25

    Lav-25 Medium Load Member

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    I'll sell ya the one at the yard. Cheap!!!
     
  9. FlashBolt

    FlashBolt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for those who helped and i am looking to get two trucks one will be local in Houston TX and another will be OTR and they will be power only loads for local so a ideal tractor should be able to pull dry vans trailers and the max weight would be around 40k lbs.
     
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  10. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    How much money are you looking to spend?
     
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  11. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    The one that makes money, is spec'ed right for the job at hand, doesn't cost much outside of fuel and general maintenance, and will keep going on down the road.

    The last thing you want is something that'll keep going down for a regen or "warranty work" keeping you in the shop longer than out on the road.
     
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