MartyW wrote:
Is 15 years too old to buy a DP with 65k miles if the dealer makes sure that everything is working (and we verify) when we leave the lot?
The dealer says this unit has a Cummins 300 hp turbo diesel with 6-speed Allison trans, but NADA lists this model with a 275 Cummins. Could the 300 hp have been a factory option?
One fellow at the dealer said this unit has an exhaust brake, but another person at the dealer said that it does not have the exhaust brake because he didn't see a switch on the dash. Is there a dash switch for the exhaust brake? I figured the exhaust brake was an automatic thing once installed, but then again I'm diesel ignorant.
The dealer said this unit is on a Freightliner chassis with full air suspension and that this chassis is so popular that just about any large truck shop can perform maintenance on it (not necessarily an RV shop). Does this sound correct?
And one thing that didn't sound right to me is that they won't allow a test drive due to liability insurance. Does this sound fishy or legit?
So whether we deal with this dealer and unit or not, this info will help us along to learn some basics when we look at the next one.
Any other specifics that we should ask greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance for all your knowledge and help,
Marty
15 years is not too old. As already mentioned, the inside house still might be more of a problem than the engine.
No test drive would be a HUGE deal breaker for me.
There should be a switch for the exhaust brake.
The dealership you are working with doesn't sound very good to me. I would check around a bit if possible in your area.
