Western Star Trucks

ElmerFudpucker · Apr 6, 2025

Ex-Trucker Alex · Apr 6, 2025

FullMetalJacket said: ↑

Daimler was the death of Western Star.

Wanted to build my big bunk on an original Star, but Daimler killed that idea long ago when they bought them.

Considered the 5700, but they quit producing those, too, to consolidate production lines. Turned into just another Cascadia for more.

Still wound up with a Daimler, but no different than the same production line produced, different badged plastic stuff they put out. But, without the additional price for the badge.
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So, you wanted the image of a Western Star, but not the heavy-duty/specialized equipment? Sounds like you should be looking at a Peterbilt.....

Rontonio · Apr 7, 2025

Cascadia? Hmmmm

Sons Hero · Apr 7, 2025

I’ve heard the new Western Stars described as a Freightliner with lockwashers. Unfortunately, from what I have seen, it’s not too far from the truth. I wouldn’t buy a new Peterbilt just because it was a Peterbilt anymore though. They’re all on a race to the bottom.

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