Packer Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hey Guys, Just got a line on a: DM600 Econodine1988300,000 milesAuto trans16 foot dump bed (steel)Good body and so-so interior I think the asking price is a little steep at $30,000.00 but don't have a clue!The truck is owned by the company I work for and is up for bid, starting at the above price. Any input on price out there?Might be a good deal (or not) but out here in Wyoming, used trucks are cheap and I think that an 18 year old truck should be much less!Talk to me!!!Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Auto Trans = Scrap iron price. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdoxiepup Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hey Packer, remember, A Mack with a auto trans. is like a whore without tits. Useless. LMAO!Just my opinion,lol Besides At $30.000 starting bid thats a tad high for a dumper thats almost 20 years old.Take care, E.S.D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 around here that should sell for about 12 to 15k. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 A bit of experience from the Postal Service fleet...'84 MC686Ts & STs with Maxitorque 5 speeds- covered 400-500,000 city miles with most clutches and transmissions untouched.'91, '96. & 98 MRs and CHs with Econondyne 300 and Allison automatic- covered 300-700,000 city miles with most Allisons untouched. '97 Freightliner FL60s with 6 litre Cat and 6 speed manual- 200-400,000 miles, most have needed multiple clutch replacements and transmission rebuilds.'97 Freightliner FL112s with M11 Cummins and Spicer 7 speed, 300-700,000 miles, almost all have had clutch replacements, some transmissions rebuilt too.Conclusion: Both the Maxitorque and Allison are unbreakable, unlike the Fuller/Spicer/Rockwell junk. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 I'm going to make an offer of $3,000 and and see!Thanks Guys!!!Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudslut28 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Gearhead Grrrl is right...lol. Only way to kill a Maxitorque is drain all the oil out of it and haul for a week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cummings Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 $30,000 is nuts. With that old of a truck with an automatic, I would pay about double scrap price if it ran ok. I guess it weighs about 12 tons and scrap here is about 175 a long ton (2240 pounds) If it had really nice tires I might pay a bit more Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Looks like $3,000.00 wasn't enough!Oh well - - - I found this R model about 125 miles away - - -?Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1179-88-dm/#findComment-6578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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