Many factors.So looking at a new truck a 2004 379 is $50,000 but a 2009 386 is $30,000. Why in reality is there such a price difference? Besides looks what really constitutes this price difference?
Look at the bracket that holds a vertical exhaust stack on a Volvo 780.Look at the parts used on the frame and suspension on a Paccar compared to any other MFR out there. way more iron used, thicker solid parts
comes down to, one is a better built vehicle, one is cheaper. BOTH get the job done, one "may last longer or may be more dependable" than the other.So looking at a new truck a 2004 379 is $50,000 but a 2009 386 is $30,000. Why in reality is there such a price difference? Besides looks what really constitutes this price difference?
Also demand for the cat single turbos. 09 was the last year and I do believe they were twin turbo. Then you have the old school vs the new school cosmetics. Then you get into paccar vs Cat. Then you get into how much a dealership has put into the truck too fix things, they want their money back.So looking at a new truck a 2004 379 is $50,000 but a 2009 386 is $30,000. Why in reality is there such a price difference? Besides looks what really constitutes this price difference?
CATs stand alone far above Cumm.,Det., Pacc., Volvos.The simplest explanation is what I call red oval disease.
A Cummins engine is a Cummins engine regardless of what truck it sits in. Same thing with a CAT engine.
I have not been impressed with any Peterbilt truck that was built after 2001. They all seem to have the same Dash as a 386. And are built like a fleet truck.
Flatout you are paying for brand and model recognition.
I drive an 07' Peterbilt Extended Hood....
and as much as I love the "Red Oval" long hoods, I have to tell you, yes, they are built differently. They are much heavier and solid than the plastic and such on the more "aerodynamically correct' trucks...
BUT!!!! as far as squeaks and rattles.... seriously? That's all I hear unless the stereo is cranked or the Jake is on and the windows are open.
Old School "Classic" builds... ahem... they make a LOT OF NOISE .. and this is one time where I would say that a truck like a Cascadia by comparison is like a mouse compared to a roaring lion.
Let me see if I can find you a video of my Pete.. I was bob-tailing from the shop....
Granted, I wasn't using the clutch and I had no load to make the ride smoother... but "Shake, Rattle and Roll" woulda been the name of that tune....