Would you buy a 200k miles Pusher?
Called about a 1995 American Tradition with 200k miles on stock motor and drive train but maintained with receipts.One owner. Newer tires. Interior ....fair. Would you buy and how cheap?
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Sorry Brett in advance.
OP, if it's a Cat 3126 putting out more than 250 hp it's nearing the end of it's life. You might get another 100K out of it but I've seen way too many trucks with that combo that do not make it to 300K without an expensive overhaul.
If it's a Cummins 8.3 then you have another 2-300K+ before worrying about needing a overhaul which is less expensive to do than on the 3126.
If it has the Cat and with the wear and tear of 200K miles and if you are not handy at repairing and changing things... RUN
OP, glad it has a Cummins 8.3.
Not to pile on the Cat 3126 here is a add that I just found in searching for a FL 70. "2000 Freightliner FL60 Crew Cab, Caterpillar Diesel 350,000 miles (motor was rebuilt at 230,000 miles)."
OP, if it's a Cat 3126 putting out more than 250 hp it's nearing the end of it's life. You might get another 100K out of it but I've seen way too many trucks with that combo that do not make it to 300K without an expensive overhaul.
If it's a Cummins 8.3 then you have another 2-300K+ before worrying about needing a overhaul which is less expensive to do than on the 3126.
If it has the Cat and with the wear and tear of 200K miles and if you are not handy at repairing and changing things... RUN
OP, glad it has a Cummins 8.3.
Not to pile on the Cat 3126 here is a add that I just found in searching for a FL 70. "2000 Freightliner FL60 Crew Cab, Caterpillar Diesel 350,000 miles (motor was rebuilt at 230,000 miles)."
