[Jackrabbit379]

Wow. With that motor, and the gear ratio, you aughta be able to fly! Good deal, Floored. Sounds like a good one.

[geomon]

I gotta ask....since I'm still prox 2 yrs away from flipping from my career to driving....what is the allure of the long nose Petes? I love the look from the outside for sure, but as a driver, 95+% or your time will be spent on the INSIDE and it sure looks cramped vs an aero such as a Volvo. So from the driving point of view and living-in point of view, what are the pros-cons of those long nose Petes since we all know you give up mpg's vs the aeros. Just curious is all.

As far as interior comfort, this thing is not cramped at all inside. Of all the trucks I have owned/driven it is the most comfortable to drive & reside in while otr. I've always wanted a classic truckers truck, so this is my chance to have that, but I'm not fooling myself here at all, I know the price I pay (in fuel mileage and turning radius) to have this truck out there working as opposed to an aero truck (which I've already owned).

The interior of my truck has a wider bed, full cabinets all around, a work station, and plenty of room to change clothes/ect. I like the leg room inside and having everything within reach. Also have a fridge, and room for a TV and micro easy. This truck is pretty well designed for driver comfort, not like the older ones esp. since they have the "bat cave". Its in the shop right now getting a go over, I'll take some interior pics when I pick it up and post for you to see what all I'm talking about

[pinkpete23]

Originally Posted by geomon

i gotta ask....since i'm still prox 2 yrs away from flipping from my career to driving....what is the allure of the long nose petes? I love the look from the outside for sure, but as a driver, 95+% or your time will be spent on the inside and it sure looks cramped vs an aero such as a volvo. So from the driving point of view and living-in point of view, what are the pros-cons of those long nose petes since we all know you give up mpg's vs the aeros. Just curious is all.

Girls love a long nose PETE just sayn......

[BigDiesel]

Originally Posted by geomon

I gotta ask....since I'm still prox 2 yrs away from flipping from my career to driving....what is the allure of the long nose Petes? I love the look from the outside for sure, but as a driver, 95+% or your time will be spent on the INSIDE and it sure looks cramped vs an aero such as a Volvo. So from the driving point of view and living-in point of view, what are the pros-cons of those long nose Petes since we all know you give up mpg's vs the aeros. Just curious is all.

The big hoods are nice looking, but an aero will make more dough......

[lowrange]

Originally Posted by pinkpete23

Girls love a long nose PETE just sayn......

You mean, you wouldn't take a pug-nosed Mack...?

[Mackman]

Originally Posted by lowrange

You mean, you wouldn't take a pug-nosed Mack...?

Looks like im SOL. :smokin::rofl:

[lowrange]

Originally Posted by Mackman

Looks like im SOL. :smokin::rofl:

Hang in there, we're still negotiating.

[wildkat]

Well congrats floored....I gotta saw I just LOVE my long nosed Pete! And...if ya drive 'em right they get just as good fuel mileage as anything else...I AVERAGE 7 mpg with mine, and I pull way bigger weight than most of you down south...around 125,000 lbs GVW. Also, if you have to drive in bad weather...nuthin like that long nose to keep the snow off the window!

Mine:

[pinkpete23]

Originally Posted by lowrange

You mean, you wouldn't take a pug-nosed Mack...?

so?? If its not LONG its a PUG... huh.


DANG!!