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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  3. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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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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  4. BigPerm

    BigPerm Medium Load Member

    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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  5. BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    You can't compare a 389 to a cascadia
     
  6. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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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.
     
  7. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Well i just did lol
     
  8. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    That doesn't look safe lol
     
  9. 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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  10. BIF MALIBU

    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?
     
  11. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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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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