Why do so many Americans hate European trucks?

You do realize that those same 4 manufacturers are the same ones that have been building trucks for the last 20 years right? Mb bought freightliner in what year? 2000 if i remember right. If they were going to start trying to push the mb cabovers here, they already would have. The biggest reason we won't see them being sold here is because we don't have a need for the short wheel base otr truck. Therefore our hoods and bigger sleepers will always dominate or market. If in the future the government enacts some length legislation then wet will see cabovers take over.

 

And you wonder why everyone thinks you're an arrogant jerkoff.

 

It wasn't the gross weight limit. Compared to a conventional of the same era, the weight difference was minimal. My double bunk k100 was actually heavier than a typical 359 of the same year. It was the length laws imposed all over the eastern half of the country.

 

Well, at least I don't have to revert to coarse language to proof a point, that's always a sign of powerlessness.

 

But when you think about it, imagine the size of a sleeper we could fit if we converted a longhood KW w/studio sleeper into a cabover? It'd be like a hotel on wheels lol. Probably too heavy though.

 

Just get that same longhood with a 166 inch ari sleeper. I recommend the fireplace option.

 

Yes I do..

1981 actually...

They Bought Western Star in 2000..

I'm inclined to agree..
But I still think you will see Euro COE trucks been used in urban & regional Distribution roles (particulary in the North eastern States) Another Role I see them been used in is; Intermodal work out of the Wharves & Rail yards..
Given that Volvo Mack & UD all use the same Motors & gearboxes in their heavy trucks.
Freightliner Benz & Fuso also do the same thing

Given the ever increasing emission standards & the consolidation of the all Automotive manufacturers.. I personally thinks It's inevitable..
But I guess only Time will tell

 

When did they buy detroit?

I disagree with you on we will start seeing them here. But I'm only basing that on the hunch that if it was gonna happen, it already would have. Obviously i could be wrong and definately not trying to say you are wrong. We are both just taking a guess.

 

An American aero hood......

 

Without googling it... I'd say about the same time.
They Bought The heavy Truck business off Ford about '97 I think..

Fair enough....
As I said, time will tell..