If you could own and operate any new truck what would it be?

[BIGDADDY44M]

If you were to have the cash to buy any new OTR truck on the road, what would you buy?

Take the following into consideration, in no particular order of importance.

1. Profitability

2. Reliability

3. Quality

4. Function

5. Durability

6. Styling

I know some of you will say, you need to know what the truck will be used for, but for this post let's just say best all around truck.


:moose:

[MACK]

I would chose the Freightliner Classic but I would half to yank the Detroit and put in a Cat.

[solo379]

If you were to have the cash to buy any new OTR truck on the road, what would you buy?

I did. And i've got T6.
The only problem, i see for you, it's to get to a sleeper, can't see it as a big deal, cause once you inside, it's quiet comfortable!
It's well build, efficient truck, made by KW, and sharing the same platform with w9.

In 20 some years, all the bugs, were worked out, and it's much more reliable, and cheaper in maitemance, than T2000.
It's always a compromise, you get something, you loose something.
IMO KW T600, is the best compromise! 8) :wink:

[Mackman]

A new MACK RAWHIDE or one of them Western Star low rider trucks. the LOW MAX i think its called.

[Roadhog]

Considering what you are asking...

If you were to have the cash to buy any new OTR truck on the road, what would you buy?

It would be a Pete 379...and I would have a long list of specs...from color to drive skirts, and options of every kind....especially that little fuel operated heater...I forget what they are called, but they will let you run heat off a tiny motor, and let you shut your engine off. Experianced one in a T-600...and I loved that option.

I've run with all the Trucks you listed except for the Coronado...and quite a few of the Other catagory. My close second would be the KW-900, but I'd have to flip a coin considering the Pete 387. In reality...I'll never have to make this decision. Never hauled with a Western Star...I bet those are awesome rides....but still...it's the 379 Pete for me.

Reality Sucks ! :P

[solo379]

I'll never have to make this decision. ...but still...it's the 379 Pete for me.

If by any chance, things will change for you, are you whilling to pay 5 to 10 grand extra, in fuel costs a year, for that privilege? :P
He did mentioned profitability... :wink:

[Mr. Bighead]

A new VT880, cause it's big and it's a Volvo! With the 16 liter, of course. And I just want to drive it around in a parking lot a bit. I don't have a cdl.

[Roadhog]

solo379
HELL NO..... I was going purely on the assumption, I'd have cash money to buy this wet dream...and after wiping away my tears...I only saw the last 5 of the 6 considerations. The extra I'd loose on fuel...I'd have to make up on a good resale price. :P

In reality...oh hell ....that's too ugly...lets not go there.

[BIGDADDY44M]

SOLO379,

I am still considering the T600, and the dealer told me they are now available with a swivel seat that will allow for easier pass thru to the sleeper, I have always loved the styling of the T600. The picture of yours is nice, and black always looks sharp on any truck.

but still...it's the 379 Pete for me.

Rumor has it the 379 .... this is the last year for those..Yippee!!


Me, KW W900 because that is what my partner & want to drive and we can afford it.

[BIGDADDY44M]

Doesn't, seem logical that peterbilt would stop production of their top selling truck?? What would they replace it with??

[Roadhog]

8) I knew I was going to take flak for that 379....and it's a good thing I put my battle sheilds up....but 2 direct hits...my com system is about down, navigation is on fire...there is a breech in level 3 deck 12... :shock: :evil:

SCOTTY....I need more POWER... :shock: (warning...incoming off the port bow)...SCOTTY...

[yoopr]

little fuel operated heater...I forget what they are called,

It's called ESPAR and I wouldn't drive anything without it-Cat's Meow for heat and now they Have ESPAR A/C also.

[Blacksheep]

T-800 or T-600, I think my next ride is going to be the anteater for sure, drove one when they first came out, loved it. :wink:

[BIGDADDY44M]

I just read on etrucker.com, that in 2007 the peterbilt 379 will end and be replaced by new model 389. And Kenworth T-600 will end as well replaced by model T-660. Should be interesting.


:moose:

Doesn't, seem logical that peterbilt would stop production of their top selling truck?? What would they replace it with??

And when has Pete been logical?? Guess if y'all want a long nose back to the KW W900....best on the road. Wouldn't drive anything else....oh that's right never have driven anything else. :wink:

[Uturn2001]

It may not be too much longer before congress makes fuel milage requirements for Class 8 trucks which may be next to impossible to achieve in the classically styled trucks like the W900, 379, etc.

Personally I like Volvo trucks. Quiet, easy to drive, easy access to the sleeper, great manueverability, and the frame design on the cab and sleeper makes it much more survivable in a crash or rollover than many other trucks on the market.

[jamesinge]

I just read on etrucker.com, that in 2007 the peterbilt 379 will end and be replaced by new model 389. And Kenworth T-600 will end as well replaced by model T-660. Should be interesting.


:moose:

As long as companies start buying them.
I really hate anything not Kenworth of Peterbilt. You can see how miserable I am these days in my ****liner.

I once drove for a company that had 4 brand new Frieght shakers delivered and they tried to get me out of my old rickety piece of crap pete 377 that only rolls at 63 mph due to gearing. Damn truck is so old and wore out , noisy as all hell.
I couldnt do it. I went two days in the frieght shaker and had my heart sink each time I came home seeing the old nasty pete sitting idle collecting dust.
I told em screw that and got back in my old pete. Every day everyone I see asks me why I didnt want the new truck,
I tell them Id rather push this old pete than drive one of those turds,

Sorry Im stubborn and pig headed but my old Pete is still 10 times a better truck than a brand new frieghtshaker, No lies.

[rikki_359]

Don't like or care for 'new' or all this brand X stuff. I like old, they knew how to build trucks back then to last. I second everything jamesinge said, except mine is a 359. Have driven newer trucks for others, but would rather push mine. My hood is metal, not fiberglass. Someone's gonna have to go through a lot of truck to hurt me. I'm pig headed also.