What to drive?

my first one.....i'll tell ya when i get it

what would a good one be for a 6 foot 3 185 pound guy?? NEWBIE of course

 

I drove several types, but not the one I chose in the poll. The favorite of the ones I drove was a big ole 379 Pete. It was great for hauling produce from California back to Texas. It was horrible, however, during the winter when I found myself in the Los Angeles area loading produce from old, tiny docks picking up produce from overseas. The nightmare of backing into a tiny area (or often having to weight for ample spots to be open so I could back in made the rest of the great times not worth it, not to mention, once I get in one of those tight spots, I had to wait for trucks that ended up beside me to leave before I could pull out. )

From my research, I think my choice would have to be the Volvos. Definitely not the nice looking classic big rig, but the safety, maneuverability, and comforts seem to be top notch.

 

i would pick a international 2005 of course all electrick

 

Peterbilt 387 I am 6'3 also and fits quite well...I miss driving it. At work I drive a cramped 378 day cab.

 

Hey pan, I am 6' 230 lbs and have yet to find one I could not fit in!

 

glad to hear the sleepers are "long" enough!! i hate having to keep knees bent all night. a few camping trips i've been on it was that cold.BRRRRR. and can't even walk in the A.M.

 

notarps, your not making it easy for me to promote the 387 as the best truck.

 

he likes a truck with a monkey-sized ash tray!!:smt082

 

What are you referring to when you say Autocar? Is this a brand?:smt100

 

Autocar is an OLD brand, if you look around, sometimes you can find an old Autocar/Volvo (predecessor to the WIA squarenose Volvos).

My Choice would be a Volvo, I used to drive one and that truck was awesome: Great ride and handling, and QUIET, and good layout of dash/ergonomics. Add some Cummins power and you're set.

Now, if I was buying my DREAM ride, it would have to be a K100,pete 362 or maybe, a freightshaker argosy. I grew up in the 70's and I really miss the old COE's.