Thanks for all of the info guys, it is very much appreciated. After a lot of reasoning I have pretty much decided on a pair of Western Stars (4900EX or lowmax) with the Mercedes 450's. I think it is the smartest choice. While it would be great to drive a 379X or a W900 this is the best compromise for me, and I think the 82" bunk will be more than accomdating.
The salesman at the WS dealer is trying to sell me on the leftover '05 lowmax with the 515 detroit that was used for truxpo, it's got everything you can put on it and it's a hell of a price but I think I'd rather order one with a mercedes and it will pay out in the end. From what I've gathered it will be at least a 0.5mpg advantage which is significant after you add it up for 5 years.
While I'd love to go with a loaded 379x with a Cat, the Western Star Lowmax w/ the Stratosphere just plain blows it away for practicality and it's just more suitable for me. If fuel economy was not a big deal I'm almost certain I'd be going with a Pete but I am think the WS is the best trade-off.
Now is the waiting game to see if I win the bid tender. I've put the wagon before the horse here so I hope it works out but if it is awarded to someone else, best luck to them, I won't lose any sleep over it.
The salesman at the WS dealer is trying to sell me on the leftover '05 lowmax with the 515 detroit that was used for truxpo, it's got everything you can put on it and it's a hell of a price but I think I'd rather order one with a mercedes and it will pay out in the end. From what I've gathered it will be at least a 0.5mpg advantage which is significant after you add it up for 5 years.
While I'd love to go with a loaded 379x with a Cat, the Western Star Lowmax w/ the Stratosphere just plain blows it away for practicality and it's just more suitable for me. If fuel economy was not a big deal I'm almost certain I'd be going with a Pete but I am think the WS is the best trade-off.
Now is the waiting game to see if I win the bid tender. I've put the wagon before the horse here so I hope it works out but if it is awarded to someone else, best luck to them, I won't lose any sleep over it.
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