YA or NA?? thoughts please!!

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  1. IPOP

    IPOP Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first truck and want some guidance, lanes will be in the north east as far as west as Chicago to Dallas tx. pulling flatbed trailer, want to be able to switch between flatbed and dry van, is this a good spec?

    495,000 miles, idol time 1814:40:34
    DD15 engine set to 475 hp
    DT12 automated transmission 1750 torque @ 975 rpm
    Front axle 13,300 lbs
    Rear axle 40,000 lbs Airliner
    Wheel base 238 inches
    Rear axle ratio 3.08
    72 inch bunk equipped with APU and bunk heater
    1 year/100,000 Select Limited Warranty with the 90 day Buyer’s Assurance program
    DPF Ash volume from ACM 96.5 / Ach filter full volume 0.784

    Any feedback is appreciated!!!
     
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  3. TNSquire

    TNSquire Medium Load Member

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    Have you had the oil tested?
    Mechanic inspection?
    That Detroit is getting close to rebuild time if i recall what i read about them recently.
    Hopefully a mechanic will chime in and clarify.
    There’s tests that they can do to check the general health of that truck.
    It’s not free, but it’s totally worth the investment to avoid catastrophic failure that will end your dreams faster than your high school girlfriend saying she’s pregnant
     
  4. RunningAces

    RunningAces Road Train Member

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    How much you paying for it?
     
  5. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    Do you have any hauling lined up? Have you priced insurance?
     
  6. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    dyno it, get a blowby done at the same time
     
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    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Lately with insurance rising, it might cost more than the truck!
     
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  9. LOTSO

    LOTSO Heavy Load Member

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    You lost me at Automated Transmission...:)
     
  10. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    GO FOR IT !!!!!!! Your gonna be a millionaire in just one year. :thumbup:
     
  11. Phoenix Heavy Haul

    Phoenix Heavy Haul Medium Load Member

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    All of the above^^^^^
     
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