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Old 02-17-2008, 01:46 PM
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I say a Volvo 770,780,or 880.
 
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I looked at their trucks and must say they are very nice! But I also looked at the Frieghtliner CASCADIA and it looks very very nice. I would not mind owning one of them once I figure out what I am going to do!
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Double L
This is more of a personal preference and you'll get difference answers but for me if you want fuel economy you'd want a Freightliner.
Really? Driving a Freightliner now. About 5.5 mpg. Best I ever had was with a Kenworth at almost 8 mpg. But, Freightliner has more room between the seats so there's more room for the heavier guys to get into and out of the bunks.
 
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Wow...5.5!!!?

My '06 freightshaker gets between 6.5-7.5 regularly....

and it's "castrated"!!! :lol:
 
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Old 02-18-2008, 05:18 AM
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A truck with a hood. :P :lol:
 
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My favroite truck is a Kenworth W900L but, if you want fuel economey to I would go ethier with a Volvo or a Pete 387.
 
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Old 02-18-2008, 09:59 AM
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1970 somrthing mack Rmodel with a little flattop sleeper. Like my man the rubber duck use to drive. 8)
 
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Freightliner Coronado
 
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Originally Posted by Mackman
1970 somrthing mack Rmodel with a little flattop sleeper. Like my man the rubber duck use to drive. 8)
Mackman you did notice that he said comfortable? :lol:
 
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Volvo if you want safety, fuel economy , a quite ride and a comfortable truck. I would stick with a 670 or 780 if you want a 2004 or later truck. I am a big Volvo fan. If diesel was cheap again....like under $1.00....I would say go get you a big hood 379 with a 550HP Cat and an 18 speed....then put a ton of chicken lights on it......8" stacks, chrome wheels and go get you 4 mpg. However, in today's world of $3.50 or more for a gallon I would stick with a Volvo.

I think that the best truck for you is the one you like and would spend your hard earned money on :wink:
 
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