which is a better choice for first truck????

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  1. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    LMAO :biggrin_25525:
    what can i expect for MPG in a pete or KW? would HAVE to be a hi-rise though, my 6' 3" AXX aint livin' in a oversized coffin :biggrin_255:
     
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  3. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    Ill give you my rough millage, 1000+ hp C15, 18 speed, 3.55s, 290"wb with huge trailer gab hauling HEAVY running west coast. Depends, when windy ill see 4mpg, on a decent day ill pull 6.3mpg tugging 80k lbs at 72mph turning 1500rpm and when i say heavy i mean HEAVY!

    You can get 7mpg out of one, depends what you will pull, light stuff in a van or a skateboard? Sure, produce with late night chicken flights? Maybe if you stay under 65mph but then you aint no chicken hauler :biggrin_25525:
     
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  4. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    i guess the "average" payload would be 30-40K general drybox freight
     
  5. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    You should see 6mpg, i say buy what you like and dont settle for them cheap plastic trucks, you will end up making money either way. If you couldnt make money with a large car and a CAT motor then 90% of the sweet large cars you see out there tugging a reefer coast to coast would be vulvas with 320hp.
     
  6. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    seems like the nicest and most decked out trucks i see on the road are pulling reefers or dem bedbuggers :yes2557:
    i saw a 93 379exhd,3406b, cat 425 hp, 63" rr sleeper with 780K on it for 18K it's my favorite color too LOL
     
  7. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    Id go for an E myself, better millage, power, etc.
     
  8. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    i know ZIPPO about big truck/diesel motors.
    but gimmie a SB chevy and i can tear it down and put it back together with my eyes closed
     
  9. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    ive had both and the B dont compare to the Es in power.
     
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  10. The Challenger

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    Found a 387 for 31.5K w/ a C15 Cat 10spd. At the same dealer theres a Columbia with 464K on her for 31.5 with a C15. Finally, there a 01 Classic for 26.5 with a C15 13spd. I know as my friend almost bought a truck from that dealer and hes bought his Light Pink 379 you see in my album from there. Very nice to deal with and won't hassle you.

    KH
     
  11. Luis

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    Hey panhandle im looking around in truckpaper. I stumbled across a 99 w900l 3406E 500hp 13 spd1,253,571 miles 86 sleeper sunroof couch only $29,900.
     
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