New Western Star

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by WesternPlains, Mar 22, 2022.

  1. Mar 22, 2022 #1
    WesternPlains

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    Any opinions, info, feedback, experience?
    Company offered me one.
     
    WesternPlains, Mar 22, 2022
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  3. Mar 22, 2022 #2
    Cat sdp

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    Alright as a company truck…… but their not the hand built trucks they used to be.

    Glorified Cascadia comes to mind……
     
    Cat sdp, Mar 22, 2022
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  4. Mar 28, 2022 #3
    Rideandrepair

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    The new ones look pretty nice. Haven’t driven one. My guess is you’ll like it. I think I would.
     
    Rideandrepair, Mar 28, 2022
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  5. Mar 29, 2022 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    If you like Cascadias with a 4700 hood slapped on it go for it. I like my 5700, but will no longer consider a WS when/if I decide to buy another truck.
     
    Oscar the KW, Mar 29, 2022
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  7. Mar 29, 2022 #5
    Phoenix Heavy Haul

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    I like em and I’ve been a die hard Pete guy for a long time. Lots of dump truck guys running them around here.
     
    Phoenix Heavy Haul, Mar 29, 2022
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  8. Mar 31, 2022 #6
    jason6541

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    Just sold all 3 of my 5700’s this last year
    And yeah no more star cars. Or any other truck. Rumor is a new 57x coming out later this year. But told most likely going to just be a little different from 49x. Freightliner stepped in it getting rid of 5700
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2022 #7
    AModelCat

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    4900 is the only true "Western Star" IMO.
     
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