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Kenworth t600

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kw600, Feb 25, 2014.

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  1. Feb 25, 2014 #1
    kw600

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    1989 Kenworth T600 $15,000. 425 cat 13 speed double bunk. New bairings new tires looks great and runs great. is this a reasonable price?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2014 #2
    rwdfinch50

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    I wouldn't buy it. Trucks 25 years old. Too much stuff to go wrong with it.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2014 #3
    russtrucker

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    I bought my 04 t600 with $10k with 715k miles on it. If the truck is restored or rebuilt with customization, it may worth it.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2014 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    Let's see some pictures of it, but I don't see $15k for an 89 T600.
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2014 #5
    kw600

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    Off of craigslist. http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/4263818054.html this is what I am told. VERY VERY hard to believe. Individual selling it claims it was used in 1989-2008 as the truck hauling the geico company race boat. Then sold to someone who sold it to the individual selling it.
    The individual selling it claims when he first put it in shop for some tlc work the mechanic said it looks like the original miles.. This was at 79,000 miles in 2008. It now has just north of 300 thousand miles. No rebuild but has been taken care of and runs amazing and is trust worthy.

    I hate to put the owner on blast it is very hard to believe that. I am still interested in the truck though. Just wanted to see what other guys have to say..

    Your thoughts gentleman..
     
    kw600, Feb 26, 2014
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  8. Feb 26, 2014 #6
    kw600

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    Truck looks excellent in the photos. And I love it. What I also like is the owner claims he has the maintanance files on hand and original ad from where he bought it in Florida. I may go see the truck this weekend
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2014 #7
    kw600

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    new tires , brakes seals bearings , air to air , pump work injectors , clutch pressure plate and through out bearing in It new.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2014 #8
    Tobytob

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    I wouldn't touch it for that price, simply because of age, but if you like it and it checks out go for it, none of us have to drive or maintain it. Looks great though!
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2014 #9
    kw600

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    The price is up there I know that. That's while I am a littleeeee hesitant, age is the main concern
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2014 #10
    WitchingHour

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    300k original miles and had to replace the clutch and throwout bearing? Even with the age, kinda makes me wary.
     
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