What would you do? Keep my truck or move to the new one?

MacLean · Jun 15, 2025

Only issue I ever had with the 567 was that stupid Paccar GPS / Radio. It would shut off whenever it wanted. Everything was great.

rbrtwbstr · Jun 16, 2025

jdchet said: ↑

The deal killer for me would be the 10 speed in the new truck! Especially in the "Keystone"!
Last truck I owned had a 10 speed and after owning 2 trucks with a 13 speed, I hated that 10 speed with a passion!
I'd rather drive an AMT than a 10 speed, but I'm a little weird.........

JD
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Eh, my last truck was a 10 speed, and it worked really well for what I do. The 18 speed is nice though. But I don't have any hesitation on going back to a 10

rbrtwbstr · Jun 16, 2025

My mind is mostly made up at this point. I'm gonna try the Pete for a few days and see if it surprises me. I have my doubts though. It should be here soon I'm told.

Sons Hero · Jun 16, 2025

rbrtwbstr said: ↑

Boss approached me today about a new truck. I'm on the fence about it. I'm currently in a 2020 Western Star 4900ex day cab which I love. It's a glider with a 6nz, 18 speed. Kinda overkill for what I'm doing, but It's only got 350k miles, and I put them all on it. I was hoping to wear this one out.

The new truck is a Pete 567 day cab, with the X15 Cummins and a 10 speed. I feel for what I do the specs are about perfect. But I'm not a big fan of the interior of the truck. I hate the dash layout with some of the switches to the left of the steering wheel and some to the right. That, and the dash reminds me of a Freightliner Columbia that's held together with clips instead of screws. I can foresee that being a rattletrap. However, it's not all bad, as the Pete does have some nice cupholders and storage spots for my phone, wallet and whatever. That is something the Western Star lacks And I'm not liking the idea of dealing with DEF, and the probability of emissions issues. We currently have two of these trucks, and the drivers say they ride really nice, but they've only got 30k on them, so I'd expect that. The big question is how's it gonna be after a couple hundred thousand miles of Pennsyltucky roads? I know what the Western Star is like after stuff starts wearing, and it ain't half bad.
I have the option of passing on it, and staying in my current truck. Or I can switch out and watch this truck get neglected.

So to you experienced guys, would you give up an old school type truck for a new cookie cutter? Give up a truck with a hood on it for a slope nose? Either way the pay is the same lol. But what would y'all do?

To add: I'm not brand loyal by any means. I don't care whose emblem is on the hood. I care about functionality
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I am not a western star fan by any longshot, but I will say this, that 6NZ is one of the best engines that has ever been built in my opinion. I would keep your old truck for that reason alone if I was you

rbrtwbstr · Jun 16, 2025

Sons Hero said: ↑

I am not a western star fan by any longshot, but I will say this, that 6NZ is one of the best engines that has ever been built in my opinion. I would keep your old truck for that reason alone if I was you
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I wasn't a W/S fan when I got the first one, I always preferred a KW, but I've grown to like the Star over anything else I've driven. The CH Mack was my first love. I'm not knocking Peterbilts by any means, but I have yet to run one I liked.

Sons Hero · Jun 16, 2025

rbrtwbstr said: ↑

I wasn't a W/S fan when I got the first one, I always preferred a KW, but I've grown to like the Star over anything else I've driven. The CH Mack was my first love. I'm not knocking Peterbilts by any means, but I have yet to run one I liked.
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I currently own and run a WS, it has treated me well over the last several years. I have driven most makes of truck for at least a while, a Peterbilt was my first one, dad bought it for me, and that’s still my first choice. I actually just bought another Peterbilt several weeks ago, it needed some work, wet kit installed etc, so haven’t run it yet. Worst one by far has been a Freightliner Coronado dad bought several years ago. Doesn’t look bad, but it’s basically a royal shop queen.

rbrtwbstr · Jul 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM

Well to anyone who cares, the debate is settled. Although not settled in the way I'd planned. I'm staying in my Western Star after I return to work in a few weeks. I was cutting a tree and it fell on me, breaking my scapula. So I'm out of work for the foreseeable future.

The boss doesn't want the new truck sitting that long, and I totally get that. So I stay in my truck and return to work whenever the doctors clear me.

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