How's the new Internationals?

Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by corysti, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. corysti

    corysti Medium Load Member

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    On my way to work(Non-Driving Job) I've started to see a lot of the newer internationals going down the interstate. Are they better than the older internationals they use to have?
     
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  3. truckermario

    truckermario Road Train Member

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    Are you talking about the ProStar(International's version of the Cascadia) or the LoneStar(sci-fi looking PT Cruiser type thing)? I've never driven either of them anyway.:biggrin_25525:
     
  4. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I don't care much for the Prostar, I haven't driven 1 yet,they put the HVAC in the dash instead of under the passenger seat, generally changed things so if you were used to an older binder, you would be lost. I expect that they would ride better, but then, most everything rides better than it's predecessor.

    The Lonestar will turn heads, and it is a step up in quality.
     
  5. corysti

    corysti Medium Load Member

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    Well I don't think usa will be buying the lonestar trucks ;) I'm talking about the ProStars
     
  6. Sixwheeler

    Sixwheeler Bobtail Member

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    I've been in the Prostar,but I haven't driven one yet.
     
  7. Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

    Drove a Prostar durring training, I liked it, but I like my 9400 more.
    There are a few reliablity issues with the electrics on the pro-stars from what I'm hearing. And old well-maintained 9400 has had most of the bugs worked out.

    Also The prostars have a probelm with the paint comming off the bumpers. So if you see one that's got a ragity bumper it's not because the driver's been using the brail parking method.

    Oh and they've got redundant radio controls on the steering wheel.
     
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