Freightliners

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by vusomujo, Jul 10, 2016.

  1. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    No ! Three min on the truck paper , 2013 Pete 42,900 . Less then 450k . They are not worth more. Try facts , not throwing out BS.
     
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    Those are the crap models with pos Paccar engines.

    Do a search for Pete 389 2013 or newer under 450k milles.
    I didnt see not one under $75,000
     
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    I've worked for all three, (KW, PETE, & F/LINER). I don't see much difference in parts support, personally like KW better as far as cab room, but also enjoyed my time in a '15 Cascadia. Very liveable, but a pain in the wind with a the aero skirts
    Never could see the extra money for Paccar...same frame, brakes, trans, etc...
     
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    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    You can't compare a 389 to a cascadia
     
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    You could be right. Only driven one Pete and yeah it was a nice truck but I will say that math and science doesnt lie and Freightliners make more money. Comfort factor maybe you have me but not on engine reliability, parts, dealerships, and fuel economy.
     
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    Well i just did lol
     
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    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    That doesn't look safe lol
     
  8. Arky

    Arky Heavy Load Member

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    It's a never ending debate. There will be no winners or losers. It's also why there are different mamufacturers, just like personal vehicles. Just be glad we have a choice and are free to decide for ourselves.

    And yes, the frig hanging from the roof with a ratchet strap is as dangerous as it gets. That's a head remover in a collision. Which reminds me of the frig location in a 386 pete. I seriously doubt that plastic cabinet is gonna stop a frig.
     
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    BIF MALIBU Heavy Load Member

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    if you had that detroit maybe it would not have blown up on you
    how many miles was that at?
     
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    Maybe. And maybe it's just like a certain brand of jeans people are willing to pay 100 bucks for when wranglers and levis cost 30. Years ago pete made a very very good product. The building process and materials were superior in quality. Aircraft grade aluminium and hand rivited for example. But today it's just a truck like any other. Made from the same china crap every other truck is.
     
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