Thanks Bob and Don for your input.
What do you think the difference would be if your rigs were twin screws? I was looking at a 2000 Freightliner that had the 435hp Detroit with 10 speed Autoshift and he was averaging about 8 mpg, which seemed a little low to me. The unit has a garage and weighs in about 30k, and that was bobtailing it with no trailer.
I`m sold on the Detroit 60 series and the Eaton 10 speed Autoshift. I`m thinking if it`s twin screw you need at least 500hp or the 14.0 liter 515, which is another good proven motor. A bigger motor should breathe better and get better mpg since your not having to push it as hard to roll out with a 28-30k rig.
I ask an lot of questions because I want to make the right decision when I buy. I will probably have to finance, but that`s o.k. too, since it will allow me to buy something better that will last the next 20 years..... Art
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