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KSC
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:08 pm Post subject: Cummins or Volvo |
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| Hi guys ... im buying a 2000 Volvo in a week. I have the option of picking one with a Cummins Engine or one with a Volvo Engine. Both Engines have about 525,000 miles (910,000 Kms) on them. Which one should I go for. How long do you think they will last? |
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Midnight Flyer
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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Location: Livin' large in the Ozark mountains of western Arkansas
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Cummins and Volvo are both good engines. However the Cummins engines aren't as good as they were in the past. If possible try to find one with a Cat or Detroit. |
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N2TRUXS
Joined: 29 Jan 2005
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Location: Pullman,WA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't really know but I hear more people talking about the cummins than I do the volvo.....Mike |
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giddyupgo
Joined: 23 Dec 2003
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Location: Mississippi
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Cummins..... |
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GMAN
Joined: 13 Feb 2005
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Location: Tennessee
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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| If you plan on running in the U.S., you will probably be better off with a Cummins. The primary reason is the availability of parts and service. Cummins is more readily used than Volvo and is used in more brands of truck manufacturers. If you need service you can either go to a certified Cummins dealer or most any truck dealer. Volvo engines are only used in Volvo and is only available at a Volvo truck dealer (as far as I know). 8) |
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yoopr
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Cummins used to be good engines-wouldn't care for one now. |
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GMAN
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Location: Tennessee
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't really care for Cummins, either, yoopr. But I think he will be able to more easily get service when he needs it. :wink: |
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yoopr
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah-I really liked the Old 290 Block |
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KSC
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| thank you all! I was more keen on the Cummins ..... this helped me make up my mind :) |
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RockyMtnProDriver
Joined: 12 Jun 2005
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Location: Cranbrook BC
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:52 am Post subject: |
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I have had only minor problems with my Cummins n-14.
I would be inclined to get an engine that had a good dealer network. That would be the most important thing to me.
Red engines, Yellow engines. Who knows? |
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