Dear friends:

Thanks a lot for your information. Special thanks to Point for your detailed info.

Dear klaus:

I became infatuated with MB diesel cars about a year ago, so I've gotten interested in any diesel stuff. You are 2 years my junior but already drive such a big truck . I'm Asian-American and am not too short (5'11"), but I've never imagined myself driving such a big truck. They look kind of too imposing for me.

I've read that DBAG purchased the US truck-builder Freightliner in 1981 in an attempt to penetrate the US truck business. It also tried to create a network of about 200 truck dealers. General Motors sold its Class 8 heavy truck operations to Volvo as well as its diesel engine making division Detroit Diesel to DCAG, and Ford to Freightliner. Therefore, a large chunk of American truck business is now being owned by foreigners (dang it!). BTW, what class is your '99 Kenworth T2000 rated at?

Thanks again.

Best regards,

Eric