Peterbilt 579 Info?

I would like info on this also...

 

If you would like more space in the cab as compared to the traditional Petes you will like the 579. It is really very different from the classic Pete cab and much more like a Cascadia, etc. in size. Several features I like such as the assited clutch pedal and the dash layout. You need to look and drive one to decide. Of course I sell them so I am biased, but I think it is a nice option for those who more cab room but want to keep an aluminum cab as compared to mostly composite 587 type cab.

 

Got in one at a dealership. If I want to FEEL like Im in a Freighshaker, then Ill buy one. Dont like the look nor the feel of this new 579. Im a proud Pete owner for many many years, but I would NEVER buy one of these, but thats just me. As for the Paccar engine...They can keep that too. Sad to see the Peterbilt name going downhill. Quality and ideas are far from what they once were. Getting too cheap. Be safe out there drivers.

 

Just trying to revive this thread. How about it folks, somebody out there must be driving a 579 Pete and can give us some driver feedback. I realize "no news may be good news" when compared to some of the KW T680 posts, but even if no negatives, some positives would be nice.

 

Well i drive one of these 579s and it is a load of crap,I hate the whole truck,The only 2 good thing's about it are 1,the head light's are good and 2, getting out locking the door and walking away from it.

 

They drive alot nicer. More cab room. Tons of room between the seats. Stereo controls on the steering wheel. Assisted clutch so easy a 5yr old could operate it. I have driven a few and they are totally built for the driver. Mechanic...... not so much

 

If that's all you have to say about these heap's you need a career change,Toilet attendant would do for you as you have a broom,Oh and you hold the long part and the hairy end normally is at the bottom end and you push and pull it,These truck's are not a patch on the 386,if you think a few button's on a steering wheel and some extra cab width is a marvel there is no hope for this industry,Take a look aruond the cab and tell us what is good,NOTHING!!!!.

 

Good thing I'm not an idiot driver like you then