Pre-emissions diesel trucks seen high priced to me.
While looking for a diesel tow vehicle, made before 2008, called a
pre-emissions truck. I noticed the prices are very high. Both 3500
& heavier, like the Freightliner M2 Sportchassis. The 3500 trucks
would have over 100K miles and they would still want $20K to $30K
and more. The M2 was even worse, asking prices are $60K to $80K.
Seems like that would be what people paid for them new, back in
2004-2007. Back then you could buy a new heavy duty Class 7 tractor
w/sleeper for $100K. Maybe I'm wrong, but the medium duty M2 was in
ads for $80K, in the crew cab, for "Recreational" use.
A new base Ram reg cab diesel, w/6.7L Cummins TD & 6-speed manual,
looks to be available for $37K to $41K out the door. With no auto
trans to worry about, the only problem would be the emissions equip.
I don't know if that can be covered by extended factory warranty or
not. But, I think that's a good idea to cover that equipment. A
Chevy 2500 HD gas truck, tow 14,500 lb. But, costs almost as much
as a diesel. I think the diesel will hold its value better.
The trucking industry, has had to deal with lower MPG, as a result
of the new emissions. So, companies are rebuilding pre-emissions
Class 7 & 8 tractors. They're called Gliders (origin unknown). See
this web site I stumbled on: Fitzgerald Glider Kits.com. I don't
think the M2 Sportchassis (Crew Cab) will get rebuilt. Due to very
limited demand. But, it sure would be nice, if they were and they
priced right.
Any suggestions on finding a RV TV, that can tow 11K lb, at a more
reasonable cost?
pre-emissions truck. I noticed the prices are very high. Both 3500
& heavier, like the Freightliner M2 Sportchassis. The 3500 trucks
would have over 100K miles and they would still want $20K to $30K
and more. The M2 was even worse, asking prices are $60K to $80K.
Seems like that would be what people paid for them new, back in
2004-2007. Back then you could buy a new heavy duty Class 7 tractor
w/sleeper for $100K. Maybe I'm wrong, but the medium duty M2 was in
ads for $80K, in the crew cab, for "Recreational" use.
A new base Ram reg cab diesel, w/6.7L Cummins TD & 6-speed manual,
looks to be available for $37K to $41K out the door. With no auto
trans to worry about, the only problem would be the emissions equip.
I don't know if that can be covered by extended factory warranty or
not. But, I think that's a good idea to cover that equipment. A
Chevy 2500 HD gas truck, tow 14,500 lb. But, costs almost as much
as a diesel. I think the diesel will hold its value better.
The trucking industry, has had to deal with lower MPG, as a result
of the new emissions. So, companies are rebuilding pre-emissions
Class 7 & 8 tractors. They're called Gliders (origin unknown). See
this web site I stumbled on: Fitzgerald Glider Kits.com. I don't
think the M2 Sportchassis (Crew Cab) will get rebuilt. Due to very
limited demand. But, it sure would be nice, if they were and they
priced right.
Any suggestions on finding a RV TV, that can tow 11K lb, at a more
reasonable cost?
