CaptainBillUSMC
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Hello! New to the forum here. Don't own an LMTV, but looking at one currently. Have no experience with them either. Retired Marine and more familiar with 5-tons and had a license for an M998 HMMWV. Been wanting a surplus vehicle for about 10 years but chickened out in the past. But, I'm in an area devastated by Hurricane Helene. Wanting to get involved in a largely citizen-driven relief effort, I'm hearing there is a great need for a vehicle like a military truck. Not many 5-tons to be had and I'm more intrigued by the LMTV option.
The vehicle I'm looking at is a 1995 M1078 with just over 26k miles. No title for the truck, so I would need a bonded title here in Tennessee. The guy that has it now is using it as a farm truck. It's in good shape as far as I can tell, but I haven't seen it yet. Going this Tuesday to test drive it and ask questions.
Can the group help me with making a good decision?
Thank you!
The vehicle I'm looking at is a 1995 M1078 with just over 26k miles. No title for the truck, so I would need a bonded title here in Tennessee. The guy that has it now is using it as a farm truck. It's in good shape as far as I can tell, but I haven't seen it yet. Going this Tuesday to test drive it and ask questions.
Can the group help me with making a good decision?
- What are the pros & cons of owning an M1078?
- Are there any common issues with them? Like planetary gears, electrical, etc?
- Besides being slow, what are the challenges of driving it around town?
- Are parts easily obtainable?
- Any one have any experience with a bonded title on one of these?
- Is this truck capable of medium-grade terrain with mud, stumps, and washed-out roads?
- Insurance options and cost?
- What questions should I ask the current owner?
Thank you!