Considering a 2001 r-titled mack 688s

[slug]

Alright guys,  everyone has been super helpful on this site. Looking at a ton of tri axle trucks and have to admit, feeling a bit overwhelmed. 

Anyway, I came across a 2001 RD 688s with E7 460 engine. The price is quite good compared to similar or exact same year, model and makes. The good: truck seems to be in very nice mechanical shape. 

The bad: r title,  needs a new door, hood,  mirror, 2 rims and tires and  fuel tank.

The body is two years old but I am going to replace with my own body. 

Price is great,  what am I missing?

Pictures of truck attached . 

 

 

 

Edited February 26, 2018 by slug

[HeavyGunner]

Was it rolled? If so has the frame been checked out professionally? The outfit I work for bought a rolled truck and supposedly it was good to go but we fought bushings in the suspension going out often and it ate tires up real fast. Also could do an oil analysis, that might even tell you if it ran too long on its side or upside down and starved parts of the engine for oil. I'm certainly no expert but those are things I'd be worried about. 

[macks in nigeria]

was this involved in  a crash? and if yes was it loaded then?

[slug]

Yes, the truck was in an accident where it rolled on its side with a full load. Sounds like there could be a lot of unseen issues related to the truck rolling. 

Thanks for your comments,  defitely makes me think twice.

[macks in nigeria]

Like Heavy gunner pointed out check the aforementioned and if they do check out it might be a diamond in the rough because I expect the price to be a bargain because of the roll.I had a truck roll but still gave me more years of credible service and money.

[terry]

What is an r-title?   terry

[slug]

Rebuilt or Reconstructed Titled Vehicle.