your opinions on the Western Star

i have a 2004 Lowmax. Fit and finish is the same as any other truck I've ever been in. They all have little squeeks and rattles that you will learn over time and find ways to fix them. As for cold and noisy, mine is the complete opposite. Quiet and stays quite warm even after shutting it down in cold temps..... the ride is very nice and they are built for rough use and jobsites. I think your friend might be a little bias about a specific brand, as most guys are and like what they like.... but it's not your truck, so who cares as long as it keeps going down the road and making you money. And that being said, how ofter do you see a WS in the shop??? Not very often

 

2001 constellation 4964 very quiet and well insulated really comfortable to drive cab floats well hauls heavy loads much better than most other trucks i have driven. liked it so much i bought it from the company when they were going to get rid of it on program.

 

I have the same truck 2001 4964 EX and its been the best riding truck I've ever had the privilege to drive. I've own mine for 8 yrs now and I have no plan on getting rid of it... not as long as it can be rebuilt.

I couldn't say about these new Freightliner built trucks, but you cannot beat one built in BC Canada

 

Great trucks, built to stand the test of time...my grandpa has ran them since the 70's when they were still white western star's! SHC send me a pm, my account has been inactive an it want let me message you, thanks

 

Western Star trucks does not produce a standard model, all their trucks are built to order, spec'd by the buyer.

They build some plain Jane units and some really tricked out trucks.

 

drove one in '06. best truck i've ever driven. hauled heavy scrap with it in KY. felt like i was pullin an empty all the time even through the hills