handlej11 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 We have been told and learned that there were some bad years for Mack's such as 2004 when they introduced EGR, but they got things straightened out a year or two later for the 2006-2007 years, is this correct? We are in the logging business and run older model trucks and we are trying to move out of the 90's and into the 2000's but want to try and buy trucks in certain years that do not seem to have as many issues which years do ya'll recommend staying away from? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The 2003 in 460 HP was a pain as well. The 427 and lower HP's were great. Also as you have figured out 2004 was not good in a CX and CH. In 2005 the CXN and CHN came out and got much better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/#findComment-369348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 For logging, you'll likely be looking for a CV713 AI460. Very sluggish power wise. Durable yes, powerful not so much! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/#findComment-369351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke andres Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 If it were me, I'd stick with your 90s Macks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/#findComment-369394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Yup 90s anything Edited May 9, 2017 by fjh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/#findComment-369410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberJack Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I have a 2004 CH and it's a pos! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49762-good-and-bad-years-for-macks/#findComment-370575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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