Convince me on Kenworth vs Freightliner

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WesternPlains, Jun 19, 2018.

  1. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    ok people. I know someone we all know and love has a Kenworth thread going. Didn’t want to infringe on our beloved snowman. :)
    I’m switching to another terminal. Losing my Volvo. This terminal is very rural. Kenworth and Freightliner dealers there.
    The terminal has a good 2016 Freightliner I could drive. Kinda like the idea. Easy maintenance/shop work. Reliable.
    Now I’m being told to drive a Kenworth 680 to that terminal from Denver. It was being used in Denver. So it looks like I got a choice. I’ll already have my stuff in the Kenworth.
    So? Gotta admit I’m not all that crazy about Kenworth. Mostly many drivers attitudes who drive them. I’m not an attitude person.
    Also I did drive a Kenworth T370 for 7 years. It was ok. Not impressed. Dealer was dysfunctional.
    So convince me I should take the Kenworth or Freightliner.
     
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  3. 389driver

    389driver Medium Load Member

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    What kind of persuasion did you want? Shall i start with a little plier persuasion or go right to the hammer?

    All you need to know is that KWs look cooler. Stealerships are all the same anyways.
     
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  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    With advise like that. I can’t pass up the Freightliner.
     
  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    They're all plastic junk these days anyways.
     
  6. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Whats the drivetrain in each? Miles on each? Compare the guts first driver.
     
  7. 389driver

    389driver Medium Load Member

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    What! you dont want to look cool!? What more important quality could a truck have?
     
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  8. 389driver

    389driver Medium Load Member

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    On a more serious note 680s have a longer wheelbase and usually ride better than cascadias.
    The drivetrain and how the entire truck has been used and maintained matter more than who made the frame.

    I think its a rotten shame how even class 8 trucks are becoming more and more of a disposable commodity these days.
     
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  9. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    The chicks will think you look more cool in a 680. o_Oo_O
     
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  10. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    choose with your big head, not your little one.

    the ride means nothing when you're a company driver. the pay is the same. the difference in the interior room/comfort, mean a lot more than looks and the name plate on the outside.
     
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  11. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    Who do you drive for?
     
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