Need Help with 1st Truck purchase ?
Hello all...
New guy here.. 55 going back to work and getting ready to buy a truck. Here are the three I've narrowed it down to. 2009 Pete 387 450K Auto 450 Cummins 3:36 rears 73" Sleeper $ 62K...$55 buys it Private O/O trade In 2008 Volvo 780 453K Auto 450 Cummins 3:42 rears 77" Sleeper $ 49K ..$45K buys it USX Lease turn in 2009 |
All three choices are automatics (Very Bad Knees) All three rode great
the last choice was a 2009 KW T-660 453K Auto C-15 Cat 3:36 rears 72" Sleeper $49K..$5K buys it Trans Am Lease Trade In Any other info ...advice or direction would very much appreciated...Thank You ! |
out of the choices... the pete.
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If any of them have the Meritor Freedomline auto shift run from them.
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The cost to repair a Freedomline is unreal is why I said run from them. I replaced the clutch in mine and it was $4K. Mine needs a kit in the Control unit right now. The kit consists of 6 o-rings, 3 pistons, 6 screws and a gasket for $1200 plus trying to find someone who will even touch it. A rebuilt control unit is $5200 from the factory in Germany. When it gets cold the o-rings shrink and I get a air leak past the pistons and the trans won't shift into gear until it gets warm and builds 120lbs of air pressure. I have fought with mine for hours in the winter trying to get it to build a 120lbs of air after it has sat and got cold. |
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First call Monday morning is to find out what auto is in that Pete. Otherwise its "Run Forest...Run" Thanks for the advise...HS ! |
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I'm just saying that the Freightliner at HALF the cost would be a good start. I know that's the way I'm thinking for when I take the plunge to O/O. With the economy the way it is, I want to make sure I can be profitable before I spend $50k or so on the truck I WANT. What kind of payments are you looking at for the three (or the one) that you narrowed it down to? What are your plans and income expectations? Leasing on as a power only unit? Who to? I noticed the Volvo had the bigger sleeper. I drive a 770. I like the extra room. How much time will you spend on the road? My brother drove a Pete 387... hated it. Not sure, but I think the Volvo has more room to move about even in the cab area (thinking of your knees,) and might be easier to get into and out of. Anyway.... good luck on your venture! Keep us posted. |
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