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The Dutch Raven Dec 3, 2016 @ 12:33pm
wich truck is better
so wich is best to pick the Kenworth W900 or the Peterbilt 389 ?
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Rookie-31st Dec 3, 2016 @ 12:40pm 
It is really personal choice. I like both.
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Capt Fuzzy Dec 3, 2016 @ 12:41pm 
Both are similar in overall performance, it's really more of a choice of which do YOU prefer... lol
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Hemorrhoids (Banned) Dec 3, 2016 @ 12:59pm 
Kenworth is just more luxury than what a Peterbilt is, other than that everything about them is primarily the same... Peterbilt has always been more of a working man's truck rather than Kenworth because it's a little cheaper to buy
There both manufactured by the same company Paccar.
Last edited by Hemorrhoids; Dec 3, 2016 @ 1:56pm
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Chris Dec 3, 2016 @ 1:37pm 
I choose the Kenny T680, but when you like the older trucks, i would choose the pete. it looks better and it is a bit longer i think, that is good for highspeed driving
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Big Dogg Dec 3, 2016 @ 1:41pm 
Me I like the peterbilt 389 myself but that's just me
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Nephilim Dec 3, 2016 @ 2:52pm 
W900 has a better looking sleeper but has an annoying whistling sound and its wipers are in your face all the time. The 389 has a nice sound but the dashboard isn't as nice. The 579 has the best view and is the least annoying of the trucks so it is my first choice.
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Hemorrhoids (Banned) Dec 3, 2016 @ 3:13pm 
Originally posted by Rock Ingersol:
W900 has a better looking sleeper but has an annoying whistling sound and its wipers are in your face all the time. The 389 has a nice sound but the dashboard isn't as nice. The 579 has the best view and is the least annoying of the trucks so it is my first choice.

I don't know if you use a mod for the w900 sound but the regular sound of it is extremely horrible...
I highly recommend using mods for all the truck sounds
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Mike Dec 3, 2016 @ 3:28pm 
They're both PACCAR trucks and they're not that different at all
I wouldn't complain if I had to choose ;)
It's all about your opinion here, but that's been said already

I prefer the Pete.
Well, I'm a Peterbilt guy and I'd always prefer the Pete :steammocking:

Things you should take into account:
- Which interior do you prefer? You spend most of your time in there
- Which truck feels better?
- Is it easy to get trailers to the drop off spots (esp. reversing)
- Personal preferences (Pete vs KW)
- Which truck would you like to see on your screenshots?
- If you're interested in real life trucking: Which truck would you buy irl?
- Anything else that's important...

Take them on some extensive testing runs and then decide which truck you like better
It's all about testing and gaining experience...
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atimm693 Dec 3, 2016 @ 4:45pm 
The 389 is more nimble with quicker steering. It's also physically a little smaller than the W900, given the same wheelbase.

The W900 is available with a higher HP engine earlier in the game. You're limited at 375hp (I think) with the 389 until level 13 or so, I don't remember for sure though.

Just from my experience, the Peterbilt feels more refined, while the Kenworth is a no-frills, all business, working truck.

I drive the 389 almost exclusively. I don't own a W900 yet.

If you haven't, take some quick jobs to drive every truck, and get paid for it.
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Duck from State Farm Dec 3, 2016 @ 5:38pm 
Originally posted by Yeania Aeon:
so wich is best to pick the Kenworth W900 or the Peterbilt 389 ?

the KW 900's cab is higher than the 389s which allows you to see the traffic lights better but its more of a challenge to manuever the truck since you really are going to need to use your mirrors a lot more than looking out your window. Peterbilt 389 is much easier to manuever but with the sun visor its actually tougher to see the traffic lights for me because of my 6'4 height, which is why I run my Peterbilt 389 without the sun visor. I also go with the 389 because its my favorite truck and part of it is preference too, but I actually love both and I love driving any Truck in Quick jobs.
Last edited by Duck from State Farm; Dec 3, 2016 @ 5:41pm
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The Dutch Raven Dec 3, 2016 @ 5:43pm 
i have settled whit the pete 389 seeing it does handle better then the W900 and i get a trailer in better whit it as well
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Gileads Finest Dec 3, 2016 @ 6:49pm 
I'm still grinding for my first truck. Leaning towards the W900, it's just fun to drive. Plus it gives me a sense of hauling ass down the road.
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vernongt47 Dec 3, 2016 @ 8:50pm 
My truck is better. That's why I chose it!
You don't think I'm silly do you?
The very best truck has me in the saddle! 😀😁😂😇
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Capt Fuzzy Dec 3, 2016 @ 8:57pm 
Originally posted by vernongt47:
My truck is better. That's why I chose it!
You don't think I'm silly do you?
The very best truck has me in the saddle! 😀😁😂😇
Ahh, I see what ya did there..! lol
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Nephilim Dec 4, 2016 @ 10:57am 
Originally posted by marcaus1988:
Originally posted by Rock Ingersol:
W900 has a better looking sleeper but has an annoying whistling sound and its wipers are in your face all the time. The 389 has a nice sound but the dashboard isn't as nice. The 579 has the best view and is the least annoying of the trucks so it is my first choice.

I don't know if you use a mod for the w900 sound but the regular sound of it is extremely horrible...
I highly recommend using mods for all the truck sounds

I was going to see if there was a sound pack for all the trucks but was waiting till 1.5 was released so there would be less chance of problems. I know some mods will not work with the new update but am not sure if that would affect mods that only change sounds.
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