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Originally Posted by Maniac
If they are like most large fleets, they are only maintained to the minimum by that I mean only fixing what is absolutly needed, and nothing more
An example, while I was in Milesburg Pa Cat a few weeks back, they were putting 1 piston and liner in a Smith Transport Freightliner, when I asked the tech, he said thats all Smith ever does, and same with other big fleets.
Bad trans.........replace only the one bad gear or bearing,........see what I'm getting at?
Just patch it till it has the mileage and then send it down the road with someone else.
I would stay away, unless you were only using it locally.
Looks like some of them are lease purchase turn ins or repos, RUN RUN RUN
You would think a fleet maintained Schneider truck would be the best but I guess not.The rep said "as is"and there is no warranty as I suspected.Contrary to this, a landstar female BCO purchased a 2004.It was listed at $12000 and through bargaining she got it for $9000.She didn't even know if it was a Pre egr engine when I asked her.She said her truck was running fine but I feel 445hp is not enough.Your experience is well taken.