Fishhook Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I'm considering a new Pinnacle 64T. Local, aggregate hauling, avg 7 loads,400-450 miles per day. All the guys I've talked to recently have had few, if any issues with new('15+) Mack's. Has Mack quality increased? Heard of & dealt with many Mack issues in the 2003-2010 yrs. There seems to be a ton of wiring harness issues on new ('15+) KW & Pete's. Seems like everyone around here is having problems. Is Mack having the wiring harness problems? I guess basically, talk me into or out of, buying one. lol. Any & all $.02 appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 My '15 had a harness issue but it was caused by the sensors leaking oil into the harnesses. They're anti wick now so no troubles there. I know two outfits here that run paccar and they are having a horrible time. The dealers are close for them so that keeps them there. Their latest issues are drive line angles on the heavy straight trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-428831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Short answer to yes Everyone uses cheap wire it keeps us folks that work on em employed! We have gone from repairing trucks for a living to chasing gremlins for a living! Ghost busters revisited! All thanx to cheap wire and dollar store sensors and half baked computer programming! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-428843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post james j neiweem Posted July 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2019 The truck should be ok. Give consideration to the dealership as far as support. Keep us up to date. Good luck. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-428859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 12 hours ago, james j neiweem said: The truck should be ok. Give consideration to the dealership as far as support. Keep us up to date. Good luck. Dealership is the biggest concern. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-428892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 12 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said: Dealership is the biggest concern. AMEN! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-428927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhook Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 9:33 PM, Dirtymilkman said: Dealership is the biggest concern. Anyone know anything about McMahon Columbus? They bought Columbus Truck a few yrs ago, Columbus Truck was a joke. Lost of Mack guys around here avoided them at all costs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-430352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 If I had the money I'd just buy a mid 90s Rd, drop a new frame in, rebuild engine trans and rears and call it a day. Would still be cheaper than new, and would spend a lot less time at the dealer. But if you're bent on new, I'd agree the dealer makes or breaks the brand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58318-new-mack-questions/#findComment-430375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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