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Originally Posted by enobeenob
Go with KW, they hold their value better and are not as cheaply made on the inside.
A Inter-trashional is a poor man's Freightshaker.
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If you buy a truck only for the so-called "resale" value, then you will get screwed in the long run. Buying a truck is finding the best value for the money and best return on investment. Resale value is relative at best, what will the market be like when you resell? Will there even be any buyers? How long do you plan on running the truck? (best ROI is if you run the truck well beyond 1 million miles)
International being a "poor man's Freightliner"? Have you ever driven many Internationals? I used Internationals in over 6 years of driving year round in Alaska. The Freightliners didn't even come close to endurance and quality in that environment. I will put up my 2006 Internationnal 9400i against all but the best spec'd out Freightliners. I have been in a lot of Freightliners over the years from FLD, Century, and Columbias. No contest. My 9400 wins hands down. Quieter, smoother riding, easier to work on, etc. I have gotten some of the best fuel mileage numbers out of Internationals. I know that there are many factors involved, but none the less, the numbers are there. I am presently averaging approx 7.2 mpg out of my 9400i, ISX, 13 spd, 3.42 rears.
But... I like that so many view the Internationals in a negative light. It makes the costs stay down so that I can continue to buy a good quality truck at a relatively good price and get the best return on investment. So, lets here it everyone! Internationals suck rocks and are trash trucks meant for O/O wannabes! Who would want a 13 letter manure spreader?