Volvo 780 with Cummins ISX

[Magard]

I have a Volvo. The one thing know one ever seems too factor in, is the up front purchase cost. You can’t beat Volvo or pro star for up front purchase price. Truck for truck there almost 20 thousand cheaper than a pacar built truck. About 10 thousand cheaper than a frieghtliner. I’m not sure what the cost to work on one is because I haven’t bought anything that was strictly Volvo other than a radiator hose and a window switch. So I guess I’m all right. Cummins motor Eaton transmission..... buy one with normal American components and shop parts for it anywhere. There all a tool to make money. Some guys like snapon tools others go for craftsman some of us go too harbor freight. Hard to be cool with harbor freight tools... copy. Volvo’s are nice trucks. I wouldn’t worry about the truck model so much as the drivetrian. Leave money in you budget for magor engine work. Most guys I know ain’t getting much more than 500k miles out of them before inframe. These new engines just can’t eat this much soot and live. It don’t matter who made the truck it matters how you pick your truck though. Good luck.

One thing too add about Volvo. I’m not a fan of the hindrickson air ride front end. Especially on a set back front axle. Haven’t had any problems but there just annoying the way they handle.