[Mackman]

Originally Posted by JB Express Transport

What can you see thats wrong with it...?

Its simple. It doesn't have a BULLDOG on the hood. Did you look at any mack visions ??
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3903409

Or the CH model?
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3967237

Its not an auto. But you get the point

[golfhobo]

Originally Posted by JB Express Transport

Drove a 2010 Freightliner Cascadia w/360K miles on it ...today...2 yrs newer and half the cost of a Pete 387 with same mileage. Is the peterbilt name really worth it...?

Not in MY opinion. Keep that Cascadia at the top of your list!

[JB Express Transport]

Originally Posted by golfhobo

Not in MY opinion. Keep that Cascadia at the top of your list!

Its still there Hobo...The dealer calls me daily...they're so desperate for a deal. I have noticed that all the big carrier's run Freightliners...Schneider,Gordon,JB,US...must be a reason.
But I found a 2011 Pete 387 Auto with 297K on it...APU,super singles remaining warranty left to 500K...but its out in Utah.I've waisted money on two trips so far looking at trucks...one to NC and the other to Indiana.

This is a helluva lot harder than buyin a new set of stix...?

[golfhobo]

Stay away from super-singles! Maybe, just quit wastin' money "looking" and buy something cheap and reliable. Like I said... you can always upgrade after you see how profitable you are.

I don't BUY new "stix." I just learn to improve my game with what I got!

Can't remember if you said you were waiting on a "launch date." If not... you've lost more money "looking" and thinking than you will save on getting the PERFECT truck.

[JB Express Transport]

Originally Posted by Mackman

Its simple. It doesn't have a BULLDOG on the hood. Did you look at any mack visions ??
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3903409

Or the CH model?
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3967237

Its not an auto. But you get the point

Thanks for the listings Mackman...Since I started this endeavor 5-6 months ago, nobody has said to me " Look at a Mack" ... No offense...In my case when you dont have any knowledge going into a new venture I kinda take a collective oppinion of what everyone says in a bunch of different venues. A lot of blog sites, dealers, brokers,mechanics,drivers etc...

I'll look around tonight for a Mack....any tips or advice on which model/motor etc..?

[JB Express Transport]

Originally Posted by golfhobo

Stay away from super-singles! Maybe, just quit wastin' money "looking" and buy something cheap and reliable. Like I said... you can always upgrade after you see how profitable you are.

I don't BUY new "stix." I just learn to improve my game with what I got!

Can't remember if you said you were waiting on a "launch date." If not... you've lost more money "looking" and thinking than you will save on getting the PERFECT truck.

Launch date is Jan...The money spent looking is the money I saved (4K) that I set aside for trucking school...because I was told I needed it. I could of bought a cheap truck a long time ago but I dont know whats reliable and what isnt.

I know there's no perfect truck...but..I can get close...and besides I have the time. I've already secured a dedicated run that will pay very well, all I need to do is get 6 months under my belt before they can bring me on. I just have to swap out the trailer.

Golf wise...I play with a set of custom made Pings that I finally made the plunge on...I went from a 4...to scratch...Golf I know...Trucking...I'm learning.

Whats the skinny on super singles...?

I'm still buying first round & cart !

[firebird_1252]

2007 KENWORTH T600 CAT C15 18 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS 86 INCH STUDIO SLEEPER in Commercial Trucks | eBay Motors

not a huge fan of the acert motors but i love t600's. this should do you fine.

[classictruckman]

that is a nice looking truck. 500 horses and an 18 speed might be a little much for pulling a few campers though.

[GMAN]

I would not worry about the brand name. When I look for a truck, I look for value. I would stay away from the name specific engines, such as Volvo, Mercedes, etc., Parts can be expensive and you may need to go to a dealer for service, which will usually be more expensive than other options. I would also stay away from the super singles. When it comes down to it all trucks are basically the same. Most have the same engines and drive trains. The main difference is the interior. Decide what you want to do with the truck and then spec it for the work. It sometimes helps to make a list of what you want and then go from there.

[JB Express Transport]

Originally Posted by firebird_1252

2007 KENWORTH T600 CAT C15 18 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS 86 INCH STUDIO SLEEPER in Commercial Trucks | eBay Motors

not a huge fan of the acert motors but i love t600's. this should do you fine.

I called on that one last week..I thought the mileage was to high for $45K...If I was going to go with KW...I found these two

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3777819

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=3910267

I'm still stuck on a Pete...Thanks for the info though