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Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] Roll On Big Mama. Forum/Discussion about Eighteen Wheeler Trucks. What truck do you like or dislike? Is your favorite truck a Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Marmon, Volvo or Freightliner? Which diesel engine do you prefer; Detroit Diesel, Cummins, or...

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I just ordered a new w900 last week it will be delivered the end of january.Anybody got any opinions on the new w900.
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Great trucks, I would drive one if I didn't like the T800 so much.
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i dont know about them that much, i know they look sweet
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I hope you get a good one, did they improve the turning radius? Thats about the only complaint i have with mine it's an 03.
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I honestly do not think that the turn radius is improved, thats the downside of a non set back front axle and in general a long truck.
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There is more to a W900 than just the shape... you didnt mention what engine, transmission and other specs you ordered... they are all different even though they come in the same shell.
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truckin cowboy,

I'm not sure what ride you are coming out of, but if it's aero, you'll be surprised at just how big that hood really is. I was amazed the first time I drove a W900L.

From the time you placed the order untill delivery is only 4 weeks? Is that correct? Pretty swift....er bad word....pretty quick!
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Which sleeper did you get? Did you get the top bunk? Did you get the fridge or are you going to use a cooler? Did you get the front window curtians or only the sleeper ones? Did you get the chain rack and/or tool box? What color inside and outside? Which carpet did you get? Did you go with the panel dash? Which seats did you pick out?
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ordered truck with 485 cummins ,13 speed , 3.36 rearends, 62 inch sleeper, vit interior,white. im getting out of a 98 model 379 exthood with a 63 inch stand up sleeper with a 475 cat and 15 speed 3.55 rearends
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cowboy,

Again I ask, just out of curiousity, how long from the day you ordered the truck, untill they told you it would be delivered? 4 weeks, is that right?
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