Opinions on a couple of trucks....

[okieoo]

What do youll think of these 2?

http://twinstatetrucks.com/inventory...et/?ID=1771661

And the blue 1999 T600 at http://chuckhenry.com/sleeper_trks.htm

[pepe4158]

Hmmm miles are nice on the first, I was wondering if thats the true mileage tho; I have been looking at a LOT of trucks lately, and its very uncommon to see that low mileage in a 99'. 2002 the mileage is around that mileage to 650,000 is common to see....hmmm did you ask for a ECM printout to verify that mileage? If its true mileage its a fabulous buy; I know I see trucks in the 40k range price for mid 500k miles...any make truck with a sleeper runs that (the miles alone drive the price up if verified on the ECM.)

[GMAN]

Both seem like decent trucks. The T600 doesn't have an engine brake and unless it has had some engine work, is getting close to where many need a rebuild. If you plan on only running on flat roads, the engine brake isn't so much of a factor. You can always have an engine brake installed. I think the Mack is a bit high on the price. I would try to get it for around $20-22M if it is in good shape.

[BanditsCousin]

What purpose do you plan to use the truck for? The mack is high on price, K-Dubbs seem to hold their resale value well.

I'm partial to KW, so thats my choice. But again, what you plan to haul would reflect my honest (unbiased) opinion.

[okieoo]

Leasing on to CRST Malone,flatbed.

I missed the "no jakes" on the KW so we can forget that one.
I prefer KWs but thought the Mack seemed priced reasonable.Guess I was wrong.

What purpose do you plan to use the truck for? The mack is high on price, K-Dubbs seem to hold their resale value well.

I'm partial to KW, so thats my choice. But again, what you plan to haul would reflect my honest (unbiased) opinion.

[BanditsCousin]

You get what you pay for. A jake can always be added, too :wink:

[okieoo]

What is a ballpark $ figure to add jakes?
I know this varies but am just wanting an idea.

Thanks

[BanditsCousin]

I forgot what it cost my dad on a truck many moons ago. But pricing that could help ya out. or, keep searching for a truck with all the goodies. Is there a price range you're trying to stick to?

[okieoo]

I forgot what it cost my dad on a truck many moons ago. But pricing that could help ya out. or, keep searching for a truck with all the goodies. Is there a price range you're trying to stick to?

Trying to stay around $25,000

[BanditsCousin]

Cash in hand? If you're fianancing, might as well go up a little more. There are still plenty of choices out there under 25K, can i post some links here if i find some?

[okieoo]

I will be financing.Good credit and have down.
Wanting to save most of my cash for those (just in case it happens) days.
I am in no real hurry as I have a good company job.Just tired of working for someone else who calls every shot.
If it doesnt work out I can always go back to hauling crude.
Please post.I am just trying to get some ideas in my head.

Jon

[pepe4158]

Hmmm only a fair price on the Mack? Hmm I defenitly need to get outta here to buy a truck n get a decent price. I can tell you honestly, if you were out here looking at dealer ships, and saw that same Mack, they would want 40k cuz of the low mileage, I" QUARANTEE it. Then when I offered them say 33k they would laugh in my face.....this is all based on that truck really having only 400k plus mileage....I know there is more to look at a truck then just the miles, but every 99 truck I have looked at, has 700k plus miles...and when you talk about a truck havin a difference of 300k plus miles at a dealership they start seeing $ out here.....but I quess its all a matter of perspective of huh, were paying 2.85 a gallon for regular gas....well least I got a decent quote out here on insurance tho at 9k :-P

Opps miss read it....its 550 k or so....hmmm dont know why i was thinking 450 k or so.....but that would still be 35k at least here.....then when I offered 30k they would walk away from me, and not even want my #....so far these dealers onlly want to come down a couple K's so since I have cash in hand I usually walk too....if I needed their financing (which I think they are depending on) I may have had a different attitude. I think thats how they are getting more $ here, most people want their financing and lots of creative ways to get it they come up with (even with poor credit).
Basicly what I am saying is from my looking around, if the miles can be verified, they want 10k more where I am, and only willing to come down maybe a couple of thou......so that to me is a GREAT buy....but all in perspective maybe?

[BanditsCousin]

You're looking for love in all the wrong places, pepe :wink:

I'll search for a few good trucks and post a few links....

[BanditsCousin]

http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/d...0D6DE4C8BA0475

http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/d...0D6DE4C8BA0475

2 examples of K-Dubbz 8) I like truckpaper.com because you can get VERY specific in your search criteria.

[pepe4158]

You're looking for love in all the wrong places, pepe :wink:

I'll search for a few good trucks and post a few links....

Yup...Im outa here for Charlotee in a few hours I think,.....if that doesnt work out up to Mercer Pa, in a few days for the Adesa auction..will check by the freightliner tho in Charlotte (the location G-man turned me on to) to see about the Freightliner dealers managers special (if its still there am wondering if it will last?...so many times here they list a truck here n when you get there its gone already :-p) and offer them a couple K less, that truck would definitly go fpr 10k more where I am.

Yeah nice trucks Bandit....I question the miles tho, they must mean that low miles are on a rebuilt engine huh? well definitly there million plus miles rebuilt...lots of leg work I would need to do to see their papper work on the verifying what repairs.....thks for the links...who knows a back up spot to look at if heading up to Mercer after Charlotte.thks

[BanditsCousin]

How much do you want to spend, and what kind of truck do you want pepe?

[Mackman]

Go with the MACK :wink:

[okieoo]

Why is it I dont see that many Mack sleeper trucks on the road?
Their oilfield trucks are tougher than boot leather.

[Mackman]

that pic below your name is that the truck you drive. It looks like a 8500gal vac. trailer.

[okieoo]

Yes,That is my company vehicle.
Its a 02 Freightliner.Trailer is a 200 barrel trailer.It does look like a vacuum trailer but it has a gear pump.
I haul crude oil.

Jon