2016 peterbilt 579

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(02-04-2021 )Waterloo Wrote:  The gearing is the difficulty with these trucks, as is finding the correct transmission, which you are well aware of I am sure. You just have to keep hunting. One of the members here, Magard, haven't seen him in awhile hauls, livestock and hay up in Norther California. He went with a Volvo I believe, he did it for the fuel mileage. If me, and having lived through 2008 and 2009 when fuel shot through the roof, I would be looking for an aero truck that can get at least 7 if not 8 mpg. Something with a full, tall sleeper.

I have a feeling we will be seeing $4+ diesel here real soon, it is $3.35 cash here in PA right now...

Maybe a newer ProStar, really not impressed with the PACCAR products, they have really cheapened them, by a lot.

Volvo, they come with all of their issues in regards to the engineering and parts.

Freightliner, I honestly think they have a better product than PACCAR...

The Detroit motors seem to be solid, but are not easy to work on when issues arise.

You are in this to make money, not look good.

Too bad the CM-871 years are getting long in the tooth. Best motor Cummins has made in years, and incredibly easy to maintain and operate.

I would be looking for an Aero truck, even an older one, if you have that much cash, find one with the CM-871 that is in good shape but needs that in frame. Take it to Mr Hagg and let him go through it. Than have Rawze eyeball it and help you spend the rest of your money. At the end of it, you will have a million mile and reliable truck.

I agree with everything you said, I grew up driving Volvo’s and I didn’t mind them, 5.5Mpg was the best I could get with a bull rack. last few years I’ve been in 379s. The most aerodynamically challenged truck you can buy, love the looks love the style, but I’m over it. I think you can still look good with some of these new Aeros though. I’ll just keep lookin! Thank you!