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Cascadia automatic VS manual

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by manny1423, Apr 28, 2015.

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  1. Apr 28, 2015 #1
    manny1423

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    Hello everyone,

    I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on my dilemma. I own a small of fleet of trucks and am considering leasing brand new Cascadia. However they are giving me the option of automatic for $200 more per month or just a 13 speed. My main concern is fuel. Can anyone help me out in figuring out which option is best for better fuel mileage automatic or manual.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2015 #2
    OldHasBeen

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    If you have drivers that can shift manual transmissions, the 13 speeds would be cheaper in the long run. If they do not know how to shift manuals them the auto's would be best, but maintenance cost will be higher in the long run.

    In all my years of driving never had a manual transmission go out on me nor worked on.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2015 #3
    manny1423

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    Well the good thing is that this is a lease and the lease program takes care of all maintenance and breakdowns.... so there are absolutely no costs for me for the truck besides my monthly payment. I'm just trying to find out which is more ideal for MPG.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2015 #4
    uncleal13

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    The driver is the biggest factor. If you have great drivers, then the manual will be the best. If you think you may have driver issues in the future, then an automatic will help to take them out of the loop. A good driver can still best an automatic by using it in manual mode.
     
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  7. May 1, 2015 #5
    SammyJD

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    We run both here. Our guys who run into Chicago on a daily basis LOVE them. Recently we had one driver that had to use a truck with an automatic(his truck was in the shop). He was very hesitant to drive it as he has had a manual his whole life. Came back at the end of the day asking for an automatic. Overall we haven't seen many issues with them compared to the other.

    Hope my small opinion helps
     
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  8. May 1, 2015 #6
    manny1423

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    Thank you everyone for your input. I am going to go with the automatic.
     
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  9. May 1, 2015 #7
    77fib77

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    Resale value is better with manuals
     
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  10. May 1, 2015 #8
    25(2)+2

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    I'm surprised they are leasing 13 speeds, almost every Cascadia I have been around has been 10 speed or automated.

    I drive Chicago a lot and a responsive engine is what makes me happy, and also the experience to come to a light that changes and never skip a beat with a 10 speed. The Eaton Ultras really were horrible in that regard.

    The DT12 available with the Detroit engines is supposed to be much better. The extra cost per month probably reflects increased upfront price and reduced resale, the latter of which may be changing. I won't be buying anything, so I'm not commenting on that other than what I see in Truckpaper.
     
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  11. May 1, 2015 #9
    manny1423

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    Because I am going to be leasing and none of the resale or cost matter because the company is responsible for all maintenance and breakdown i am going with the auto because of the fuel savings and driver ease.
     
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  12. May 2, 2015 #10
    russtrucker

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    if you were an owner on those automatics, you would probably regret about maintenance.
     
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