Peterbilt vs. Freightliner weight difference and fuel mileage

Hey MM, been running my ### off. I lost your number, you will have to shoot it to me again when you get a chance, new cell phone and all.... anyway, getting ready to go load and head to Louisville for the weekend, take care of the new girlfriend (make sure she walks funny and has a big smile on her face for the next few days...LOL) and will end up near MO by Wed eve. Looking to get through the house after that, been out for 6 weeks, time to see what is going on there....

 

house!! you're driving your house! lol

 

Its IMO if your in this thing to make a good profit you should go with a late model freightliner. Fuel mileage is great, especially if you by one that has fleet spec and low miles. Every one likes the peterbilt and they are solid trucks but you will gain 2500 to 2800 a month with the freightliner at 6.5 to 7mpg Vs peterbilt 5 to 5.5 and maybe less depending on the terrain. I love a 379 I have two and selling them both because of the fuel mileage they are solid trucks even at 10 to 20 years old but they are for guys who just must own have them for the sake of owning one. I have a freightliner and I take home more money when I drive it one my regular run. Period and the peterbilt is pround of there parts just had a 9k estimate on my hood from pete from a JC truck backing into my truck. In it for the money Freightliner in it for the show Peterbilt.

 

Peterbilt does have great resale value but right now everyone is sticking with the older trucks. Less emissions

 

what kind of mpg does a 2000/2005 pete 379 with a cat c15 motor get

 

what kind of mpg does a 2007 frightliner columbia 120 with a detroit engine get txs

 

Hmmm, you do know this thread is from 2008 right?

Martin

 

I would go for a Pete but not a 10 speed...u want 13 speed or higher ...10 speeds arent worth the money

 

Ford or Chevy. I just smile.