Volvo or International

Discussion in 'Knight' started by ryanro77, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. ryanro77

    ryanro77 Bobtail Member

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    which do you like and why
     
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  3. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    both are governed to the same speed, bot are low end company trucks
     
  4. Apd

    Apd Haystack

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    Sit in both of them at the yard and pick which one has a better feel to you. If I had to choose one Id go with the international.
     
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  5. CharlesS

    CharlesS Light Load Member

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    Drove both in training and liked both for different reasons. The International had far more room in the cab and sleeper, better storage cabinet design, opening windows on the top and bottom bunks, and a factory fan above the upper bunk. The Volvo while did have the same interior setup did seem to handle and shift easier. Just my own observations.
     
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  6. marmon96

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    volvo i guess'comes with your own bozo the clown suit............................................haha
     
  7. Pahrump

    Pahrump Medium Load Member

    Volvo will cost more to repair,,few shops other than dealers will work on a Volvo..
     
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  8. Rockey

    Rockey Bobtail Member

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    I loved my Volvo with it pre emission red top ISX.

    I hate my 8600 IHC though. Altough it is a day cab truck and I love its micro turning radius.

    But sit in them and decide what you like.
     
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  9. EV87

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    I trained in an International and got a Volvo when I went solo. I say International. It had more room, power locks power windows, an aux input in the radio for an mp3 player, a fan in the bunk, etc.

    My volvo has no aux input. Only cd player. Roll up window. Can only lock with the key. NO room in the sleeper.
     
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  10. freightlinerman

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    You can lock the door from inside. Push the handle forward. When you exit, you can only lock the door when it is closed with the key from the outside.
     
  11. EV87

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    That's what I meant; from the outside. Took me a minute to figure out the fact that you could push the handle forward lol
     
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