cbradiohead
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Hello, we're based in CA and because of CARB, we need to upgrade to 2008 (2007 engine) and newer. So a glider is out and anything below 2007 (2006 engines) needs an aftermarket DPF which I keep reading is a horrible idea. We need to upgrade a total of 5-6 units, about 3-4 day cabs and 1-2 sleepers
Yes, the emission research says many issues with 2007-2012 trucks, specifically 2007 and 2011 model years but financially, we won't be able to avoid getting at least a couple of pre-2013 trucks. This is after a review of cash flow, income statements and balance sheet. We won't be able to get a large loan or line of credit from a bank that would allow us to get all 2013 and newer trucks. And because of the lack of significant equity at this time, the lease companies are unlikely to offer us a full 5-6 set of 2013 or newer units We are working our way out of some really tough times back in 2011/early 2012. So if you had to get one which would it be?
If I get enough feedback saying to just flat out keep avoiding the pre 2013s (I've read mixed advice on the 2012's) then we'll upgrade slowly and hope that CARB doesn't star dishing out heavy fines. I don't see them doing that but it is late 2014. Btw, I wasn't with the company before or all of this research would have been complete a while ago Thank you for your time and help. This forum has been very helpful, I'm definitely thankful guys.
Yes, the emission research says many issues with 2007-2012 trucks, specifically 2007 and 2011 model years but financially, we won't be able to avoid getting at least a couple of pre-2013 trucks. This is after a review of cash flow, income statements and balance sheet. We won't be able to get a large loan or line of credit from a bank that would allow us to get all 2013 and newer trucks. And because of the lack of significant equity at this time, the lease companies are unlikely to offer us a full 5-6 set of 2013 or newer units We are working our way out of some really tough times back in 2011/early 2012. So if you had to get one which would it be?
If I get enough feedback saying to just flat out keep avoiding the pre 2013s (I've read mixed advice on the 2012's) then we'll upgrade slowly and hope that CARB doesn't star dishing out heavy fines. I don't see them doing that but it is late 2014. Btw, I wasn't with the company before or all of this research would have been complete a while ago Thank you for your time and help. This forum has been very helpful, I'm definitely thankful guys.
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