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cdswans 04-12-2010 04:57 AM

This will be my last one, then. Again, if it's an honest listing . . it's almost too good to be true . . '07 Columbia, 63k miles with a $55k price tag? That is by far the lowest miles I've seen in that price range. Zero down (not likely) and with decent credit it would be $1350+/- month (10% x 4 yrs).

2007 Freightliner Columbia CL12064 Sleeper Tractor : eBay Motors (item 230461321440 end time Apr-19-10 08:10:43 PDT)

Happy Motoring!

Jackrabbit379 04-12-2010 06:06 AM

I'd go with a 359 flat top Pete with a 36" sleeper. :D :p
Be sure to get a hopper bottom. :thumbsup: :p

jd112488 04-12-2010 06:13 AM

if it were me looking to buy a truck, i would look at things like motor, aerodynamics, fuel mileage, mileage on the truck, maintenance records...things of that nature. if one is buying a truck and the first question is about storage space then i would advise him/her that maybe they are not ready to buy a truck and go it alone. all the storage space in the world is not gonna matter in a truck that will bankrupt one in fuel and maintenance costs. just my opinion!!

Hawkjr 04-12-2010 12:37 PM


Originally Posted by jd112488 (Post 478703)
if it were me looking to buy a truck, i would look at things like motor, aerodynamics, fuel mileage, mileage on the truck, maintenance records...things of that nature. if one is buying a truck and the first question is about storage space then i would advise him/her that maybe they are not ready to buy a truck and go it alone. all the storage space in the world is not gonna matter in a truck that will bankrupt one in fuel and maintenance costs. just my opinion!!

agree!!!!!

Double R 04-12-2010 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by jd112488 (Post 478703)
if it were me looking to buy a truck, i would look at things like motor, aerodynamics, fuel mileage, mileage on the truck, maintenance records...things of that nature. if one is buying a truck and the first question is about storage space then i would advise him/her that maybe they are not ready to buy a truck and go it alone. all the storage space in the world is not gonna matter in a truck that will bankrupt one in fuel and maintenance costs. just my opinion!!

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Kevin0915 04-12-2010 05:27 PM

well ENGINE (a motor is an electrical power unit), aerodynamics, HP, etc. is a given. However, you could have a truck that CAN get 8 mpg...but if you got someone behind the wheel who dont know when to shift and/or use the most out of the transmission, the fuel mileage will go out the window. I know i can drive both a Volvo and T2000 and get low to mid 7s without even thinking about it.

Fredog 04-13-2010 02:25 AM

would you like to buy a slightly damaged Kenworth?

Kevin0915 04-13-2010 06:36 AM

How slightly is "slightly"? Probably show me a picture of a truck that rear-ended a school bus going 60mph.

Okay...since i mainly run midwest/mid-ohio and sometimes down into KY/TN...what should i look for in a truck? i'm guessin' around 500hp, hear ALOT about CAT engines, but what about torque/gears etc.? I would think i dont need ALOT of torque. i'd want a sliding 5th wheel for sure....

Jackrabbit379 04-13-2010 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by Kevin0915 (Post 478840)
How slightly is "slightly"? Probably show me a picture of a truck that rear-ended a school bus going 60mph.

Okay...since i mainly run midwest/mid-ohio and sometimes down into KY/TN...what should i look for in a truck? i'm guessin' around 500hp, hear ALOT about CAT engines, but what about torque/gears etc.? I would think i dont need ALOT of torque. i'd want a sliding 5th wheel for sure....

http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/a...g/39812-_.html

cdswans 04-16-2010 05:38 AM


Originally Posted by Kevin0915 (Post 478840)
i'd want a sliding 5th wheel for sure....

Plenty of storage? Check.

CAT motor? Check.

Sliding 5th wheel? Check.

Have you met with an accountant or a lawyer?

I've had no dealings with these people but they're in In, IN . . Central Business Services ~ Trucking Accounting, Financial and Income Tax Services


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