WANTED Preowned D-unit

FlameMerc · Dec 29, 2004

I'm not having much luck finding the right Preowned D-unit. So I'm Going to ask the Experts. (YOU) What kind and where should I look for a good used Truck. I will be a solo driver, and I want to stay under $40K if possible.Want to keep truck payment to a minimum for being a solo driver. Engine Size? Trans? Rear?Good Miles? Sleeper? Box? Lift Gate? I need truck ASAP. Want to go to Orientation before Feb. I am signing with TS. Worked with them for about 16 months with cargo van. Retired and Hate it. I'm getting back into Expediting. I really missed it the past 14 months. Hope to get to meet some of you for coffee out there. Drive Safely....Butch

Weave · Dec 29, 2004

For a decent used D unit to run solo, I would look for something in the $40-50k range. I will guarantee you will be able to find and get into a used '00 or 01 class 8 unit in that price range, rather than spend $35-40 on a meager underpowered FL70 or the such. Did you check EO's classified section? There are a few prospects there. Don't be shy to call anyone with those ads, some have their trucks listed for way too much than they will ever get. I also saw on FYDA Freightliner's site the other day two used Centuries (D units) in the mid 400k mile range with condos, one had CAT and the other Detroit power, these would be 10 year million mile trucks, will proobably sell in the mid $40k range. Don't rush into anything, always have a mechanic check out your picks.
-Weave-

Tom Robertson · Dec 30, 2004

you might want to contact Neverhome247
he has a beautiful 2000 FL Classic class 8 truck
while it has quite a few miles... he was a FL mechanic for
many years and the truck is in excellent condition and can
be had very reasonably... should have several hundred K miles
left...
serious truck for serious expediting

FlameMerc · Dec 30, 2004

Thanks for the Link Preacher. This is the place I have looking at the High mileage trucks. He has a Kenworth T-300 With 614,699 miles on it for $27,900. Price is good, But the mileage is scary. I don't think a T-300 is class 8 is it? Oh Well Keep strokin LOL I will fing a truck yet. Thanks for your help. Drive Safely...Butch

FlameMerc · Dec 30, 2004

Thanks Tom, I have emailed Neverhome 247. Waiting for reply. Thanks again... Happy New Year.. Butch

geo · Dec 30, 2004

why not go with c unit western star the person i sold it to is wanting out of and has under 300,000 miles on has genset 16' box carry 13,300 and still has so warrenty on it wants 36,000 for it

LDB · Dec 31, 2004

You might want to check with Jon Mosier at Freighliner of Knoxville. They are seriously into the expediting business and usually have a large number of units on hand in both class 7 and 8. He's a no BS guy and will treat you right. I got my truck from him and he'll be my truck guy from now on. Good luck.

Leo
truck 767

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davekc · Jan 2, 2005

Make sure you consider the length of time you want this particular truck. Keeping a truck for a short period(starter truck) or one that you want for several years will make a difference. As they say, look carefully before you leap.
Davekc

jack licata · Jan 3, 2005

Butch,
Would you be interested in a pre-owned 2001 Freightliner FL106.
It has a Detriot Series 50 320 HP, 9 speed, 96" condo sleeper with all the bells and wistles including running water.
Drop axle, lift gate, all alluminum rims.
320,000 miles of a 500,000 mile warranty on the engine.
Set up for FEdEx custom critical white glove.

Selling price $52,000

Truck is located in Hartford CT.

Would you be interested in this?

Jack

FlameMerc · Jan 3, 2005

Thanks Guys for all your help. Jack thats a great sounding truck, but i did find a good deal on a Class 8 Tandem Volvo. My other post Found a truck has a picture of it. Thanks again for all your help, in finding my next truck. By the way this was on the Truckpaper website.
Be Safe and Have a Happy & Profitable New Year...Butch