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11-16-2006, 02:27 PM
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Time to buy a truck
Renting was fun, and damn, it was convenient, but its obvious the Bandit needs a truck. In a month I'll be signing on to a van line and going full time again. The choice of truck is something I have an idea on, but I figured I'd get soem input/suggestions from here.
Choice #1- Freightliner Century/Columbia type. Something around 500,00 or less. THis is what I've been in 95% of my driving career, so the familiarity is a bonus. Plus, these trucks are a bit more "dime a dozen", so finding a good deal shouldn't be too terirbly hard.
Choice #2- Kenworth T600. Good looks, great mpq, and Kenworth quality. Tried and proven by my dad, who drove the last one 750K without a rebuild or clutch. Good turning radius (will be hhg truck) and I'd keep the WB under 244" for occasion (and rare) Canada loads. Another bonus is the easy additon of a custom sleeper at a later date if I choose. Having the sofa option is bad ass IMO.
Choice #3 TIE between a Volvo 660 type tractor or KW W900. 2 different beasts,yet they still rank the same 8)
Of course, the following criteria are ideal-
Catepillar engine, 2nd choice Cummins
10 or 13spd, 18spd 2nd choice
425 or more HP
stand up sleeper (just can't do the midroof, unless its a GREAT price)
<500,000 miles
Preferrences-
22.5's on all aluminum
ratio not too specific, but no 2.93's :shock:
Trying too keep it under 35,000, but targeting trucks in the 25 range.
I added a little poll, let me hear your .02 :lol:
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11-16-2006, 03:06 PM
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Do the Freightliner or T600, both are plain jane but can be good money makers if setup and run right.
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11-16-2006, 05:14 PM
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What about the Freightliner Classic Xl? If not I would go with a KW T800 with stacks and breathers.
Here are is a Fliner Classic that I ran across. Here are the specs and some more pics. http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/d...973B83AE55B654
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11-16-2006, 05:20 PM
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Seeing that you're hauling Household and normally those loads aren't terribly heavy I'd go with the W9.
Heavy loads and the W9 are kinda pain in the Butt
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11-16-2006, 05:58 PM
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I have driven Freightliner most of the time but prefer the Volvo. Smoother quieter ride and you cant beat the panoramic view out the front windshield
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11-16-2006, 08:23 PM
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You know my take on this dilemma. I like the t-6's don't get me wrong, and the fact that they adn the w9's share the same interior is a plus for them. But, you cannot beat the looks or styling of a w900L model. Classic, good looking trucks. The ONLY downfall to them is the turning radius, IMO and honestly, I may rub one curb for every 10 neighborhoods I go through. Long-wheelbase, heavy truck rides GOOD, alot better than a shorter light weight truck, and honestly with HHG you can only haul so much in the wagon to begin with...my truck busting out the seams with a 53' trailer and a vault on the back on my tailgate has never seen over 70k lbs.
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11-16-2006, 08:34 PM
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You know, what i've voted for...
But i didn't quiet understand, is it gonna be new truck, or used? :roll:
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11-16-2006, 09:28 PM
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I thought you had already purchased a T600?
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11-16-2006, 09:32 PM
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What about a MACK :sad:
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Cabover.
Preferrably an old JB Hunt one.
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