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I knew they were talking about getting rid of the split speed limit but I can't believe they are actually doing it. First Ohio, now Illinois, is California next?....Hell naw!

Well we can look on the bright side, at least it wasn't a Mack that crashed through that brick house.

I'm with Larry.....I know looks don't matter she reminds of Ugly Betty.

Ouch Rowdy, my dad got the same kind of B.S. ticket and he wasn't even speeding either.

Thick skin what is that?

Let me ask how old is she? I may be able to whip her into shape.

Oh ok I thought the AC and AI were both highway engines.

Is the electronic E7's ETECH engines? What is the differecen between the CCRS, AI, and AC? I thought they just had the ASET from 03-07.

I agree Larry, give me a trusty Rand McNally road atlas. It's sad a 19 year old who rather do things the old fashion way than take advantage of technology.

EUP is that the injectors or Electronic Unit Pump? I forgot Mack used Bosch injectors, am I correct on that?

Why is there such a backorder for? Shouldn't they have already had a bunch of parts stocked for the ETECH's and E7's already?

That is a good sales gimmick there!

Maybe it'll be for the better. I'm glad they are making things separate instead of both at New River Valley.

That makes a lot of sense! New truck sales was going to be low even if we were not in a recession because people don't want to buy a new emission truck and then get burned because of the bugs haven't been worked out of it yet. Whenever new technology comes out I like to wait a year after it comes out for them to improve it and get all the bugs worked out it. Sure if they are a big fleet they can afford a couple test units but the small businesses can't afford that kind of investment especially if they are going to lose money on it in the first year. In my opinion a used truck is just as better as a new truck.

Very rarely Mike unless the Mack is spec'd with other vendor's stuff such as Eaton, Spicer, Meritor then the chances of breaking down increases. Like I tell people if your gonna get a Mack go ALL Mack don't skimp out on the transmission and rear ends.

Amen, that is exactly right! I would be proud to own a new Mack based on 1. Looks 2. Interior 3. Leg room 4. Comfort which Mack has all 4 of those qualities. I would have great pride in a Mack versus a Freightliner Cascadia (YUCK! Who could take pride in owning such an ugly truck) or a new shiny Pete/KW (have bling and chrome is nice, it doesn't make you money and too much of a pain in the butt to keep clean!). I see it now, your gonna be a GREAT asset to the forum!

I didn't know that geeze is it that bad? I wonder who came up with that concept of not having parts available.

Ya know what BulldogMack sent me makes me feel reassured about Mack's future and that there are people who still want to save the Bulldog and are trying everything in their power to do so.

BulldogMack sent me this on Truckers Forum and I wanted to post it here but I think it may deserve it's own thread. From BulldogMack

Welcome Bulldog! This is Larry from Truckers Forum. BulldogMack sent me this on Truckers Forum and I wanted to post it here but I think it may deserve it's own thread. From BulldogMack

Them dang new fangled GPS's done did it again!

I'm curious if that email GearheadGrrr sent me went to Barry as well?

Why didn't we bail out small banks and businesses to begin with? This recession could have done been over or on the turn to recovery by now if they hadn't of bailed out their Wall Street buddies. Spending our way out of this recession isn't the answer. How about using the remaining $787 Billion to pay off the dang debt! Bailout Program Extended to October 2010 WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress Wednesday that the administration will extend the government's financial bailout program until next fall, saying it's needed to protect against fresh economic shocks. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Geithner said the extension is "necessary to assist American families and stabilize financial markets." Money from the $700 billion taxpayer-funded bailout program has helped rescue big Wall Street firms, auto companies and others. That's angered many Americans, who feel the government hasn't provided them with relief from high unemployment and rising home foreclosures. The Troubled Asset Relief Program that Congress passed during the height of the financial crisis in October 2008 was scheduled to expire at the end of the year. Geithner said it will be extended until Oct. 3, 2010. He has the authority to extend the TARP simply by notifying lawmakers. "The recovery of our financial system remains incomplete," Geithner told lawmakers. "And, near-term shocks to that system could undermine the economic recovery we have seen to date." Geithner said he doesn't expect to use more than $550 billion of the funds. The Treasury secretary said new commitments bankrolled by the bailout fund will be limited to three areas next year. One focus is stepping up efforts to curb record-high home foreclosures, a move necessary to stabilize the housing market and support a lasting economic recovery. Another will be providing capital to small banks, which play a crucial role in providing credit to small businesses — normally a leading engine of job creation. Small banks have been weighed down by problem commercial real estate loans, which has made them reluctant to lend and hurt the ability of small businesses to expand and hire. In a third area, Geithner said the government may boost its commitment to a program aimed at sparking lending to consumers and small businesses. Run by Treasury and the Federal Reserve, the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility started in March. Geithner said he didn't expect any new commitments to the TALF would result in additional costs to taxpayers. In a report Wednesday, a TARP watchdog panel said the fund helped ease last fall's financial panic, but was less successful in meeting other goals Congress set — including reducing foreclosures and unfreezing credit for consumers and businesses. "Congress set goals for the TARP that went well beyond short-term financial stability, and by that measure problems remain," said panel chair and Harvard Law school professor Elizabeth Warren. The report found the program's effects have been uneven. A $75 billion initiative to stem the wave of foreclosures has "failed," and Treasury's actions had granted big banks an "implicit guarantee" that the government would bail them out, Warren said. The government still is guaranteeing billions of dollars in bank assets, which along with debt guarantees from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., amount to ongoing subsidies that may mask the condition of the financial markets, the report said. Treasury responded that the TARP has "by every measure ... succeeded in achieving its primary goal of economic stabilization." In a statement, department spokeswoman Meg Reilly credited the program with improving market confidence, access to credit and economic growth. But the TARP panel, established by Congress to provide independent oversight, noted that bank failures continue and access to credit remains tight. It said the program's progress toward goals necessary for financial stability and economic growth "is less clear." Republicans have criticized Treasury for using the TARP as a slush fund to support programs that Congress never intended — including bailouts of automakers and failing insurance giant American International Group Inc. "American taxpayers have had enough of open-ended bailouts that have left them stuck with trillions of dollars in new debt," House Republican Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday. "TARP should be shut down by the end of the year. It's time to get the government out of the bailout business." Jeb Hensarling of Texas, the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, said ending the TARP and using the money for deficit reduction "would have been a strong signal that the administration does not plan to raise taxes or cause the debt to be monetized through inflation." "What was supposed to be an emergency capital injection to thaw frozen credit markets has morphed into a revolving bailout fund to advance the Democrats' political, social and economic agenda," Hensarling said in a statement Tuesday. Geithner contends that the bailout program helped avert a worse financial outcome. Financial conditions have improved, and the economy has finally pulled out of a deep tailspin and is starting to grow again. "But significant challenges remain," Geithner said. "Too many American families, homeowners, and small businesses still face severe financial pressure. Although the economy is recovering, foreclosures are increasing and unemployment is unacceptably high." With the unemployment rate at 10 percent, there's fear that consumers will stay cautious, hobbling the recovery. Geithner said the government can't remove its supports too soon — a mistake countries have made in the past when dealing with similar economic and financial debacles. "History suggests that exiting prematurely from policies designed to contain a financial crisis can significantly prolong an economic downturn," he said. The government expects up to $175 billion in repayments from rescued companies by the end of next year, Geithner said.

I didn't get any emails, then again I changed my email so it may have been sent to my old email. Nope not in either email.

I've read on here on several occasions that parts are on back order, discontinued or suspended. Is Mack/Volvo making it hard to own anything with an ASET, E7, E6, E9, and etc.? If so I don't understand why in the hell they would do such a stupid thing....Oh wait I forgot they can't make money on used equipment.