Bender Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Needing your years of knowledge on a possible buy. I found a 2006 Freightliner Classic, 515HP Detroit, 13 speed, bigger double sleeper, in good condition. It has a salvage tidal from being laid over on the driver side, looks as if they did a good job on the build. Except for all the standard watch signs (tire wear, body alignment, frame, etc.) what might be more concerns with a salvage. I will be paying cash, it has 164K miles in the low $30K's. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RowdyRebel Posted August 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2013 I thought ALL used freightshakers were sold w/ salvage titles... 9 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I would want to see receipts for replacing maina nd rod bearings and an oil sample, the biggest thing you may run into is the engine run on its side and burned up a bearing in the bottom end, other than that everything is fixable, the 14L 515 Detroit is a pretty decent engine, not as reliable as the pre 07 series 60 12.7 but not bad, the egr and turbo will be your trouble spots. 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes what they said. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I agree with superdog Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Are we starting Big Freightliner Truck.com?I will have to see if my shots are up to date. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted August 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2013 low 30's is pretty steep for one with a good title,let alone one that's been wrecked. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yea, considering they probably bought it from the insurance company for 5K. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-202912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 find yourself a good old R or RW mack , would be cheaper and better , my 02 cents. 2 Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-203447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Another issue as of late with any series 50 or 60 Detroit is liner cavitation. If the guy hasn't been keeping an eye on his coolant it could have done some serious damage to the blocks counter bore as well. Still not a bad motor, pretty simple design even with DD's EGR crap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-204623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 +1 on what 84 Superdaog said. With all the "baggage" on this truck I would look for a pre-03 DD. From what I have heard an EGR Detroit is hit or miss as a good engine. Some pull good and get 7.5 mpg, others can't outrun a '66 VW bus and get 4.5 mpg. If I were gambling with $30K I would get an '02 or older. I will take my '99 Western Star with a 12.7 DD to the grave with me (and there will still be life left in the truck!!) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32552-to-salvage-or-not-to-salvage/#findComment-210192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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