new Sterling 8500

LDB · Oct 6, 2006

Stopped in at FL Knoxville today and picked up the new truck. As usual, Jon did a great job for me and the new truck is excellent. I'll post a unit number when I know one. See you on the road.

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tec1959 · Oct 6, 2006

Leo great looking truck....

greg334 · Oct 6, 2006

Leo, Good looking truck.

When you get to it, post the specs.

dieselphreak2K · Oct 6, 2006

Sweet. I dunno If it's quite the old W9..... But she's pretty.

I envy your sleeper.. The 72 gets more cramped everyday.

heel4you · Oct 6, 2006

Great truck Leo!!!

davekc · Oct 7, 2006

I think you will be quite happy with it as we are with ours. Our team really likes it. Did you get the Pro-heat?

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guest · Oct 7, 2006

Nice looking truck Leo. Trish has been looking at other trucks we are not happy with the 2005 M2 we have.

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LDB · Oct 7, 2006

It's class 8, Cat C9 at 350/1100, Allison 6sp automatic, 90" Bentz sleeper, Leyman liftgate, 22' Hercules box, single 48" dinette/bunk, all in all a nice truck and comfortable.

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wallytrucker1 · Oct 7, 2006

Leo, pretty truck, however, it sounds like it was spec'd for Leam, not PII, r u coming back???

LDB · Oct 8, 2006

No, keeping them all at Panther. It's easier to keep up with things that way.

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greg334 · Oct 8, 2006

Leo, I am wondering what you expect mileage-wise with the allison opposed to a manual 6 speed?

pelicn · Oct 8, 2006

Very nice truck!

LDB · Oct 8, 2006

I've talked to others with this truck who get around 8-8.25 initially and about 9-9.25 after about 40k miles on the truck. I figure somewhere in that range although by eyeball it appears to be getting at least 9 already. I imagine the actual number will be lower when I fill it though.

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davekc · Oct 8, 2006

In the 9's is very doable once it is broke in and you keep your foot out of it. Running it hard our team says it drops to 8 to 8.5

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simon says · Oct 9, 2006

72? try a 63! Sure wish I had cut down the 24' box and put a 70" Pete on mine. But one makes choices, then you live with them...

simon says · Oct 9, 2006

Just curious about the tires? Are they Low Pro's, and specifically, what are the drive tires? I'm getting very interested in replacing my Bridgestone M720's with a tire that has more bite, but still fuel efficient. Impressed with a Yokohama 577 or 517 for features and price.