bobo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Went to dealer today, thinking of getting new truck. they have a 2011 GU813 mp8 505c 18spd 46rears 3.91 272" with JWS 26' roll off installed.........$167,000 they said maybe $30,000 on trade for mine! HELP ME OUT HERE! BOBOp.s. and $3700 to paint it my colours! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Your old one is dependable. Keep it and keep running till it won't run no more, or keeps breaking you slowly. There is no money to be made by paying a banker.Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksbigrig Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I would hold on to your old Mack, I have a 2009 GU813 it rides great, but seems to weak. Not weak on power but overall less of a truck! I prefer my 01 Rd over 09 Gu. Kevin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 From a serviceability standpoint I think the GU813 is better than the GU713, it just seems easier to get to a lot of things, but it's far and away harder to work on than any of the "legacy" trucks in my opinion. The 2010 emissions engines we have around here have been running pretty good for the most part without any major engine failure type trouble so far. If you decide to buy the GU keep this one rule in mind: EVEN THOUGH IT'S A PAIN IN THE ASS ON AN MP ENGINE, WHEN YOU TAKE SOMETHING APART PUT ALL THE BOLTS BACK IN THE DAMN THING! Probably close to 85% of the work I've done in the last month is directly related to someone working on an MP engine and not reinstalling all of the hardware that was removed. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Your old one is dependable. Keep it and keep running till it won't run no more, or keeps breaking you slowly. There is no money to be made by paying a banker.RobAts hitting the nail on the head you Illinois farmboy, truer advice couldnt be spoken! I keep trying to give summa these yahoos round here advice like that, most dont listen and banks wind up picking their shit up. Heh,,you can bet your ass when I wind up retiring something, there is no life left in it. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Seems like people used to run equipment till it wouldn't run anymore but nowadays it has to be new. I would rather have old and paid for. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 my boy says he's gonna kick me in the b*lls 167,000 times! my wife says sell the house and put the money with the 167,000 and buy a mansion on hill! SO... i bought a new stereo, amp, speakers, door rubbers, handles, latch, striker, glass wippers(upper and lower), glass and no draft. Best part was I PAID CASH FOR ALL MY PARTS! thanks guys!! I think the RB has a few more years in her!!! bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Never was any doubt in my mind and I've never seen your truck.Now I'm certain both of your boys' legs would be sore from swinging short of 167,000 times. To help him along, I would volunteer to share his pain.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Rob, as much as i'd love to have you come up north, just sit to f**k down and stop volunteering yourself!!!! LOL bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Unless you're old truck has a million miles on it or your working it 24/7 you're probably better of keeping it until you can afford to pay cash for a new one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-84995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 my boy says he's gonna kick me in the b*lls 167,000 times! my wife says sell the house and put the money with the 167,000 and buy a mansion on hill! SO... i bought a new stereo, amp, speakers, door rubbers, handles, latch, striker, glass wippers(upper and lower), glass and no draft. Best part was I PAID CASH FOR ALL MY PARTS! thanks guys!! I think the RB has a few more years in her!!! bobobobo, The best used truck you'll ever own is the one your drivin!! Keep her, an just start puttin the new truck payment in the bank every month, at the end of the year you'll have a nice piece of change! BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 YEA I think the RB stay here for awhile longer! OSC demo site downtown Toronto(GE transformer assembly plant) BOBO 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 That RB just looks too cool to replace! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yeah I think I'd rather have the RB. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 They should bring back the RB and DM Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Now that is what you call a ..........Mack.Keep it going as long as you can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20437-gu813/#findComment-85875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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