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amigov6

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Daf XF.
« on: 20 July 2009, 19:51:00 »
My Gaffer has just repo'd a pair of 530bhp 04 plate units, half leather, walnut dash, HUGE cabs etc. Being stored in the yard, gaffer can buy them but wants to pay less than the outstanding finance arguing if they go to auction they'll make even less etc etc.
  I'm hoping a strikes a deal (he usually does 'coz i'm down for one if he does!!!! 8-)
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« Reply #1 on: 20 July 2009, 20:26:16 »
nice motors they are,mate of mine has one and he had a Fh12 for years and said to me he woundn't go back to volvo after having a daf :y :y :y
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« Reply #2 on: 20 July 2009, 21:06:03 »
great trucks!!! must admit no matter what i drive these days the daf always seems to be that bit better, however its nowe got to the stage where i wont drive a merc!! they are bloody awful!!
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Re: Daf XF.
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2009, 21:44:29 »
Daf is not bad would rather frive the mega space Daf though. I prefer MAN the Tga 560 xxL that was also my last Truck. good to drive and very comfy with loads of room.
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« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2009, 22:18:47 »
I know they are not highly regarded by some but i really liked drived the Strallis, loads of oomph, good cab and comfy seats,
only real fault is the fuel consumption isnt to good ad i dont pay for that!! ;D
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« Reply #5 on: 20 July 2009, 23:18:29 »
worked for daf for 9yrs as spark. much prefer daf to volvo to work on. astronic box is gettin more popular now and a lot of drivers say wouldent go back to stick. digital tacho as them stumped now [smiley=thumbsup.gif], new 105 has a bigger cab inside.
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« Reply #6 on: 21 July 2009, 22:56:05 »
Currently driving an FH12 CD Globy which i'm happy with but's getting a bit tired & only a 420. Never tried the Stralis or Actross, don't fancy an auto. The MAN TGA's are a good truck, lot's of room/storage & i love the 3rd button easy shift, you can even pre select a split & hit the switch with your thumb when you need it & away you go.
   The two XF's in question are 04 plates but still have card tachos, i don't hold a digi card (yet)
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« Reply #7 on: 21 July 2009, 22:57:08 »
You can have mine if you want guy..... ::) ::) I`ve never bloody used he damn digi card i left comet before they got their new fleet....
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« Reply #8 on: 21 July 2009, 23:08:03 »
mans have a bad dealer over here, crap back up so they havent that many over here, do agree that ther no worse than any other now. i dont like the v2 volvos, the v1 fm etc were a reailable truck if a good driver on them. could tell you a lot of stoies bout the digi tach as im still a calibrater but my card is still at my last employer. they where put out to quickly so where'nt exactly right first time. also be careful with the card as its easily damaged/wiped.
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Re: Daf XF.
« Reply #9 on: 21 July 2009, 23:15:32 »
Getting a bit posh ::)  I like Auto, never ever got to grips with all these gears and splitters :-[ managed over the years but lots of crunching here and there.
Passed my HGV test in 1978 a 1965 Commer with 5 speed crash, the following week my PSV in a 1963 Bedford Duple, again crash gearbox......... ::)
Both with the same driving school......... :y :y :y
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« Reply #10 on: 21 July 2009, 23:37:27 »
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Getting a bit posh ::)  I like Auto, never ever got to grips with all these gears and splitters :-[ managed over the years but lots of crunching here and there.
Passed my HGV test in 1978 a 1965 Commer with 5 speed crash, the following week my PSV in a 1963 Bedford Duple, again crash gearbox......... ::)
Both with the same driving school......... :y :y :y
Learned the ropes in a 1966 Foden rigid with a crash box on the fairs when i was 18!!!! ::)
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Re: Daf XF.
« Reply #11 on: 21 July 2009, 23:38:14 »
I don't go down the road any more, but if I did, the XF is the best cab. I don't miss the job one bit to be honest.  ::)
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« Reply #12 on: 21 July 2009, 23:42:28 »
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Getting a bit posh ::)  I like Auto, never ever got to grips with all these gears and splitters :-[ managed over the years but lots of crunching here and there.
Passed my HGV test in 1978 a 1965 Commer with 5 speed crash, the following week my PSV in a 1963 Bedford Duple, again crash gearbox......... ::)
Both with the same driving school......... :y :y :y
Learned the ropes in a 1966 Foden rigid with a crash box on the fairs when i was 18!!!! ::)

Now I bet that was an interesting drive........... :y
30 MPH over the A66 :'(
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« Reply #13 on: 22 July 2009, 23:16:59 »
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I don't go down the road any more, but if I did, the XF is the best cab. I don't miss the job one bit to be honest.  ::)
Wow!! You're only in Meggies. I agree it's not the best of jobs but it's all i know. I'm 46 now & started on vans/7.5 tonners in my teens, have no other trade so that's me i guess.

  Beats working for a living! :y
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Re: Daf XF.
« Reply #14 on: 22 July 2009, 23:36:13 »
As youve heard I used to live in germany, and I am a long distance Truck driver Artics only dont like wagon and drag.
 Ive done a hell of a lot of miles in my shortish life upto now. Ive been in every country that europe has to offer bar 2. even driven in a lot of the east european countrys,
Personaly for long distance ie 800 / 900 klm per day like I used to do, is the automatic good and for going up hills and in citys or towns were you have to look in the map to find out were you have to go,
but I still like the third pedal and wagel stick for hill controll ( descent )  :y
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