Getting close to pulling the trigger on a new truck.

[fordmantpw]

Oh and the price is just short of $93K with all the bells and whistles, $101K out the door.

Brian

Ouch! But it should give you years of trouble-free service!

 

[brain55]

The cost per year is less, especially when you consider the equity at the end of the loan term.

Brian

 

[brain55]

Oh and I changed the rear gear to 5.13 instead of the 4.88's

Brian

 

[dodge man]

Looks like its going to be a nice setup. I bet you can't wait.

 

[fordmantpw]

The cost per year is less, especially when you consider the equity at the end of the loan term.

Brian

Yep. Sometimes, spending more is actually saving more. Can't wait to hear your thoughts when compared to your F450.

 

[mikehaugen]

The cost per year is less, especially when you consider the equity at the end of the loan term.

Brian

I was reading somewhere (maybe this forum) somebody made the comment that maintenance is also cheaper on a medium duty. Thoughts? Are the repairs actually cheaper, or just needs less? The same person also stated that air brakes were simpler.

 

[brain55]

I was reading somewhere (maybe this forum) somebody made the comment that maintenance is also cheaper on a medium duty. Thoughts? Are the repairs actually cheaper, or just needs less? The same person also stated that air brakes were simpler.

I'll use these examples. Currently my F450 has some broken exhaust manifold bolts. The book time to R&R the manifolds is 12.5 hrs. not including the time to extract the broken bolts. There basically isn't an engine repair on the 450 that taking the cab off isn't required, or the more efficient procedure. Though I'm a competent mechanic I don't have the equipment to remove the cab.

On the International this same repair would be a piece of cake for me. Flip the hood, and walk up to the manifold.

I also need an A/C compressor. The book time is 4.5 hrs. on my Ford.

Again, on the new truck, I'm thinking 1.5 hrs.

I'm not sure on the basic maintenance stuff yet. I think though the volumes of oil are greater, the intervals being longer will offset that.

Brian

 

[mikehaugen]

Thanks for the examples. What about parts cost? My thinking is that there would be more dealer only parts on a medium duty, no?

Also, isn't the cab removal thing somewhat exclusive to Fords?

The reason I am so intetestec is because I am thinking a small dump would be awfully handy, can't make up my mind between a a one-ton or stepping up to like a five ton. There's a lot out there in the to $10k range.

 

[brain55]

I think there are a lot more universal/aftermarket parts for this type of medium/heavy duty truck. Of course engine emissions parts are likely to be dealer only, but that's pretty normal across the board. They have been building this style truck for a long time and aren't reinventing the wheel.

I looked at Hino's too. Great trucks, very little options, no aftermarket. Pretty much all dealer only, with dealer parts pricing on steroids.

Brian

 

[mikehaugen]

Well that's good to know, anything I buy would be way too old to worry about emissions too much. I see a lot of decent late 90's trucks with I believe dt466 engines that seem feasable. Of course I sure comfort level isn't what a smaller truck would be.