Separate Men From The Boys

[nc redneck]

Well today it happened. I just signed a contract at 3:30 Friday afternoon to add on to a commercial building I own . This was after 9 months of back and forth negotiations. Not a lot of money in this but will ( hopefully ) keep tenants happy for next 10 to 20 years.
Wife and kid want to go horse show tomorrow. I need my 2001 for work tomorrow, that means my 2013 with 1723 will be put into Horse Duty. Truck cost me $64,000 and has not had its first oil change. I hate the thought of my new ride coming home with horse poop on floor also dirty nasty.
I know a lot of you guys have more money than me but a $ 64,000 truck is a big deal to me and will probably be the last one I buy in my life.
I would love to hear your input or thoughts.
PS 2013 is in driveway with horse trailer hooked to it. Hope it comes back looking close to what it looks like now.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would not let it leave my sight. $64,000 is a lot of money to me also.

Chris

 

[jejeosborne]

I feel for you. My truck isn't that expensive but I too have similar issues. I keep it shined and pristine but also use it to work and play hard. We often are taking motorcycles to off road trails and have to pack home about 30 pounds of muddy clothes and boots. Not to mention how sweaty and smelly we are when finished. Nothing a couple hours of cleaning can't fix.

 

[Bird]

$64,000 is not only a big deal to me, but far beyond anything I'll ever be able to afford unless I win the lottery.:laughing:

 

[murphy1244]

What did you buy the truck for? Make sure they change boots before getting into it.

 

[RobertN]

I would use it! But, get some of the floor mats that are like a plastic pan. I did when I got my truck in '01; really helped contain stuff like that(rode dirt bikes, had horses back when, camped, fished, hauled Scouts on camping trips). Also, a set of washable seat covers.

Boots come off before getting in the truck, just like coming in the house. Change in to a pair of sneakers or something; keep a milk crate for the dirty boots.

I liked the washable seat covers, because when we had horses, I always seemed to end up covered in blonde or black(Palamino or back Thoroughbred) hair. Especially Palamino, cause would ride bareback.

Now we have German Shepherd Dog again; I think she outsheds anything on the planet, year round...

 

[farmall40]

It's just a truck. If something happens to it, that's why you pay for insurance. Too many people hung up on material things that don't really matter in the "big picture". If it comes back a mess, make someone clean it.

 

[lostcreekranch]

NC;

Take a look at the WeatherTech floor mats. They will solve your muddy boots problems. They are precision fits for specific vehicles and come on many colors. I have had them in all 6 of the F-350s we have owned. Easy to clean with a hose. I usually find best prices thru Amazon.com

http://www.weathertech.com/

Good luck.

Rick

 

[ededic]

NC;

Take a look at the WeatherTech floor mats. They will solve your muddy boots problems. They are precision fits for specific vehicles and come on many colors. I have had them in all 6 of the F-350s we have owned. Easy to clean with a hose. I usually find best prices thru Amazon.com

http://www.weathertech.com/

Good luck.

Rick

I have to agree with Rick. I purchased these for my Sierra Denali (front and back) and it's good for both work and play, boots or dress shoes.

 

[Otto Syracuse]

Ditto on the Weathertech. Great stuff and reasonably priced. I also bought a roll of contractors plastic that is sticky on one side to cover all my carpet parts in the back of my SUV. I put it in when I knew I was going to make a mess of the back and wanted to protect it as much as possible. I found it at Home Depot in the paint department.