New to me Western star sleeper

I assume you're considering a 5700? It's basically a Cascadia with a different look. So mpg, motor, trans, axles, resale ( worth like 30k after 5 years) the optional 82" sleeper is the only difference as far as I'm aware.

The western stars are heavy though. I talked to a guy with a 5700 and 82" 2018. He claimed he was like over 24k bobtail. Dunno if I believe that though. My 07 4900 is 21k bobtail with a C13.

 

So you're looking at a new one?

 

If you don't need the 82", I can't imagine it's too heavy. The stars are built tougher though. My 07 with 1.3 on the clock rattles less than a new kw 880 I had like 4 years ago. Like not at all.

If you look at a 16 it would have what, 400k ish? That would be when fleets are getting rid of them and they do that 50k oil change BS. Manufactures may say that is OK but I don't agree. So after like 2-3 years you would be back where you are now.

Unless you can find an O/O truck with records, but that's tough.

Having a star now though. I wouldn't personally buy anything else. I've driven just about everything, I much prefer stars layout. Dash, sleeper, etc. Actual wood cabinets instead of dumb plastic etc

 

I was looking at a Volvo with a 100 inch that had a kitchen. But they want way too much for it.