Good deal or should I pass .?

Kip life · Feb 28, 2017

Hi,

I am new. I am in the final phase of buying a penske truck and it's out in California . I have paid the deposit $500. The truck is a 24 ft 2004 freightliner m2 106 with 401,000 miles.

It' seems to be a clean truck, got penske maintaince records since 2013 and it's never had any major issues. Clutch assembly was replaced last Nov 2016.

Price : 12500
Engine :cat 3126
manual transmission
ar
2004
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER
Model
BUSINESS CLASS M2 106

Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine Type
C-7
Horsepower
230
Mileage
401,000mi
Fuel Type
Diesel
Transmission
6 Spd
Suspension
Air Ride
Length
24 ft
Height
84"
Lift End Gate
Yes
Doors
Roll up
Side Doors
Curbside
Ratio
3.91
Tires
11R/22.5

So guys should I go for this and be an OO or do I pass.

ntimevan · Feb 28, 2017

Pass .... too old ... 3126 cat is a disposalable BUS engine ... but thats my OP ....

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Chris@Doms · Feb 28, 2017

ntimevan is right.. 3126 is fine for local deliveries or a tow truck but not otr.

Kip life · Feb 28, 2017

Thanks. So what engine would be suitable for OTR..?

I thought most pre-emissions engines are better than the new stuff with DPF and the likes

brokcanadian · Mar 1, 2017

I've got opinions, but like the wife says, they're wrong
(If I liked it, I would have bought it)

BIGTRAIN · Mar 1, 2017

Chris@Doms said:
ntimevan is right.. 3126 is fine for local deliveries or a tow truck but not otr.

Had a 3126 for 12 years . Took me everywhere . Other than a few sets of injectors , never gave me a problem . Still running strong at 950K .

Kip life · Mar 1, 2017

thanks. my worry wasnt even engine type.. i dont know much about them except that i should avoid internationals and Hinos..

My concern is if a 400k Mile truck would be good to start off..and if i can atleast run with it for a minute

BIGTRAIN said:
Chris@Doms said:

ntimevan is right.. 3126 is fine for local deliveries or a tow truck but not otr.

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Had a 3126 for 12 years . Took me everywhere . Other than a few sets of injectors , never gave me a problem . Still running strong at 950K .

BIGTRAIN · Mar 1, 2017

No mention of a sleeper ? 12.5 for 12K miles isn't bad but no maintenance records prior to '13 kinda sucks .

Tobster317 · Mar 1, 2017

Kip life said:
thanks. my worry wasnt even engine type.. i dont know much about them except that i should avoid internationals and Hinos..

My concern is if a 400k Mile truck would be good to start off..and if i can atleast run with it for a minute

BIGTRAIN said:

Chris@Doms said:

ntimevan is right.. 3126 is fine for local deliveries or a tow truck but not otr.

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Had a 3126 for 12 years . Took me everywhere . Other than a few sets of injectors , never gave me a problem . Still running strong at 950K .

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It's all about how the truck was taken care of before. I have a Hino with 800K plus. It was very well taken care of. I think the problem with the C-7 is that it's too small

greasytshirt · Mar 2, 2017

Pass. It's a C7 engine. These blow up at random past 350k miles and are ridiculous to rebuild.

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greasytshirt · Mar 2, 2017

BIGTRAIN said:
Had a 3126 for 12 years . Took me everywhere . Other than a few sets of injectors , never gave me a problem . Still running strong at 950K .

The problem is several lines down in the description. It's a C7, not the earlier 3126. The description is wrong. 2003 marked the phase out of the 3126. The C7 is a ticking time bomb.

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Kip life · Mar 2, 2017

looks like I pasted the wrong information .Below is what was in the penske Site before it was taken offline. I Have made a 500 deposit and need to pay balance .IT Says a cat 3126 engine..I plan to be an OO. use it for a yr or so and sell it. Maintance records so far look good.

I have attached the pictures of the truck

Options and Standard Features
Basic Information

Year: 2004
Make: Freightliner
Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2 106
Condition: Used
Class: Class 6 (19,501-26,000 lbs.)
Color: WHITE
Mileage: 406006
Cab Type: Standard Cab
Body Type: VAN

Engine

Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Make: Caterpillar
Engine Horsepower: 230

DriveTrain

Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Speeds: 6 Speed
Tire Size: 22.5
Engine Model: 3126E
Wheel Material: All Steel

Suspension

Suspension Type: Air
Rear Axles: 1

Dimensions

Width (Inches): 102
Height (Inches): 156
Wheel Base: 252
Length (feet): 24

Features

Liftgate Included

greasytshirt · Mar 2, 2017

Why are you asking for opinions after making a deposit?

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Kip life · Mar 2, 2017

Because I rather lose $500 than lose $12000 if i go ahead and do the deal and secondly, i just found out about this great forum and the information here has been awesome.

greasytshirt · Mar 2, 2017

Understood. I'd want a real close up photo of that valve cover to determine which engine is in the truck. There's no way I'll endorse a C7. Another forum member just poured over 10k into a 3126 before learning the engine is damaged.

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terryandrene · Mar 2, 2017

Your truck is missing two rear ID lamps and the right rear clearance lamp. See FMVSA regulation 393.11

RoadTime · Mar 3, 2017

Definitely need them to fix that.

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geo · Mar 3, 2017

i would want to see maintance records for this unit, before i would buy it

Chris@Doms · Mar 4, 2017

I wouldn't buy that style liftgate.. get the one that goes under the truck. That things gonna get in the way of any dock lock. At least you can chock up with an underneath style.