Which Freightliner should I buy?

I've been scouring the globe, or at least google search results, and i'm dead set on Freightliner (Experienced truck drivers say they are the best starter trucks since they have many repair shops, cheaper, etc.) I don't know if all that is true, but I need to get to what i'm asking here. There are two choices I've narrowed down to: Freightliner Argosy, and Freightliner Coronado. I Need to know which of the two trucks are better. I have heard about some laws pertaining to semi trucks, that state something about the length of the tractor and how long the trailer can be, or something about weight, which is why cab over trucks are more popular in Europe and long nose trucks are more popular in the U.S. I have also heard that cab over trucks have a worse ride due to the shorter wheel base, but have greater visibility due to the fact that you can see (or at east have a better guess) as to where the front of truck is. Cab overs also seem to get better gas mileage due to the fact that they are lighter. Also, since you have to tip the entire cab to do maintenance on cab overs, that could be a problem. I am going to buy a used truck also. It seems you can buy these trucks for about the same price too. I would like more information on why to buy either truck, and which one would be best suited for long haul trucking in the U.S. I am also considering other trucks, but if possible, please keep the discussion between these two trucks, and possibly the Columbia. I thank you all for this much needed input, and will be grateful to have the opportunity to put it to use when I will make the decision to buy my own truck. -Joshua

 

No, I do not have a CDL yet, but I've driven semi trucks since I was 6 years old, hauling hay from the field to the farm. Not very long distances though, but very fun. Mostly off paved roads too.

 

Also, I thought it might be a bit helpful to mention that I have never driven a cab over truck either. All of this information makes sense too. I would like to know if there are any lower priced used Cascadias. I would choose the Cascadia if I knew what cost it was, used, somewhere around 30,000 would work. It might also be helpful to know that I do not work for any trucking company yet, but I am almost old enough to obtain a CDL License. I'm just planning ahead for what truck to get, and if the company I work for rents or leases trucks, it would be nice to know which one to get if I had the option. Obviously I would hope for Freightliner. This information will mostly be used for when I buy my own truck. Thank you. -Joshua

 

I do tend to over-post, but I do remember the old cab over trucks they used to have, even Ford made them. I have to say, when I get more money, I would like to buy a Freightliner FLD120 Classic XL. I'm not sure if it would be a work type of truck, which is what I plan on getting. But, I do agree and thank you all for the information. I also heard that Freightliner is now only selling the Argosy in Australia, but if I were to buy one, it would be used, just wanted to let you know. If I knew I could buy a Cascadia for the same as a Coronado, that would be a tough race. But, I heard that the Cascadia is a newer truck, and would cost more anyway. so I'm probably going to stick to the Coronado as my first truck. Thanks for the information, any more is also appreciated. -Joshua

 

I wont be having tight spaces unless I want to go to my family's house,that might be a problem, but I could park my truck and walk, though it would take a while, even if the road were wider, its too rough and steep anyway.

 

that's exactly what i'm saying. I would like a Cascadia too. Do any of you know if I could get one for around 30,000 used, though 20,000 would be better, it probably wouldn't have a sleeper. That's why I may end up with a Coronado. I have heard that the steering wheel is a bit big and the seats are a little old, but I could deal with this. It's also less aerodynamic. Thanks again, -Joshua