Maintenance cost on this vehicle

2000 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK
113,000 MILES • 7.0L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORBIN HAND
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I am looking at purchasing a 2000 international 4700 ambulance to convert into an RV. It was previously owned by a police unit. I am wondering what kind of maintenance costs I can expect for a vehicle like this. Any additional resources would be super helpful!
May 12, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Going up to this level is a new world.

You will have a lot more maintenance than a car or light duty truck.

I would plan on at least $2,000.00 a year for this unit to keep the maintenance up to date.

Have you already purchased it?

Roy

May 12, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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CORBIN HAND
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No I haven’t! Looking at several options in this range. Also considering a 2005 International 4300 (DT-466/Maxxforce L6, 7.6L) with less mileage. I believe I can manage $2,000.00 a year, but I don’t know any good mechanics in my area either. It make a bit nervous I may be getting in over my head.
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May 12, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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What are do you live?

I can check your are and see if I can find a good truck shop for you.

Roy
May 12, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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I live in Clarksville TN, just about an hour north of Nashville.
May 12, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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I found one in Clarksville. It is an International truck dealer but you could use just about anyone. Freight liner, Cummings, Mack dealers will also accept your truck for repairs.

Roy

https://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/dealers/results?make=INTERNATIONAL%7C2311614&state=Tennessee%7CTN&city=CLARKSVILLE
May 12, 2020 at 3:07 PM