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What would you do????

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by keywestwego, Jan 25, 2013.

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  1. Jan 25, 2013 #1
    keywestwego

    keywestwego Bobtail Member

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    I am at that time to either sink more money into the rig or buy another one.
    I have a 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 with 1.4 on it (inframe did about 500k ago) on a Cat 3406e.
    I have an estimate of around $20k to fix everything that needs to bring the rig up to 100% (if there ever was a 100% rig) lol.
    It is a good worker, but getting a bit rough around the edges.

    Would you put the $20k into it or go for a newer model? If newer, which one.

    I am a car hauler from NC to FL/SC/GA/AL.

    Thanks in advance for your input.
     
    keywestwego, Jan 25, 2013
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  3. Jan 25, 2013 #2
    Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    What kind of fuel mileage are you getting?
    Does that 20k include shiny new paint?

    After dropping 20k, I would want a nearly new truck :biggrin_25514:

    Sometimes a "new" truck brings new problems.
     
    Blind Driver, Jan 25, 2013
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  4. Jan 25, 2013 #3
    keywestwego

    keywestwego Bobtail Member

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    The $20K does get a shiny new paint job.
    I get 6.3-6.5 mpg
    I agree with the "new" truck problems.
     
    keywestwego, Jan 25, 2013
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  5. Jan 25, 2013 #4
    blacklabel

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    Redo it how you want. Jmo
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2013 #5
    Oscar the KW

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    If you are getting that hauling cars I would stick the 20k into it and keep on truckin.
     
    Oscar the KW, Jan 25, 2013
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  8. Jan 25, 2013 #6
    seabring

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    What's the list of things that $20k covers? Is it things you need to fix or just want to fix ? Are you talking transmission and rears , tires and brakes etc or just cosmetic fixes ?
     
    seabring, Jan 25, 2013
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  9. Jan 25, 2013 #7
    rogueunh

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    Fix the FLD.
     
    rogueunh, Jan 25, 2013
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  10. Jan 25, 2013 #8
    NYROADIE

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    From what I've seen a new truck ALWAYS has problems, big deal if the dealer "fixes" it when your down for a week!
     
    NYROADIE, Jan 25, 2013
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  11. Jan 25, 2013 #9
    MNdriver

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    I'd start putting that $1200 away that you could be making on a truck like that to add to refurbing it.

    Unless there is a bigger more compelling reason to buy a newer truck?
     
    MNdriver, Jan 25, 2013
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  12. Jan 25, 2013 #10
    Blind Driver

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    I would keep the truck. Then I would remodel the sleeper, adding a bunch of insulation to keep out the noise. Polish all aluminum and chrome. Add a new ultra comfy drivers seat, insulate the cab, and accessorize as you see fit.

    Enjoy the ride :biggrin_25514:
     
    Blind Driver, Jan 25, 2013
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