Which truck best for my needs???
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firemanpat2910
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How much too tall is your truck? Different tires and rims and the already mentioned air ride kits might be enough. I have the opposite view of most posters here, I dont like having 2 vehicles. That means, 2 cell chargers, 2 pistols, 2 gps, 2 fire radios, 2,2,2,2,2,2, of alot of stuff. plus what ever I needed would always be in the wrong truck. I never know from day to day heck sometimes not from hour to hour when and if I need to tow or haul for work, family or play. So I always have my truck, hitches, chains, binders, straps, and such with me. Its sort of a running joke between my friends to try and come up with something they need thats not on my truck.
Paul,
Yes, actually I meant "build equity". I have had the good fortune in the past three trucks I have sold getting over 80% of their original value out of them after much usage on each. Each was totally paid for at the time of sale. When I speak in automotive terms of this statement it is not meant to be construed in the same vein as an investment account. To me, building equity in a vehicle means that the vehicle has been paid off and is being used for only its operational overhead, and then getting a reasonable sum at the time of sale or trade which does not have to be shared with a bank or credit firm. I essentially sold my last truck for nearly what I purchased it for and had almost 70,000 miles on it. I had the truck paid off in a little over a year and kept it five. It had at that time become a marketable asset. At this point this truck I currently have is not at that level. When I first got it, I did have a man offer to buy it from me on spot soon after I had gotten it, but at that time the truck was new and I did not yet have my new job position so I did not sell. Also at that time the 2008 250s were somewhat rare and not easy to find. I decided to keep my truck then--which I will probably do now also.
John M
Yes, actually I meant "build equity". I have had the good fortune in the past three trucks I have sold getting over 80% of their original value out of them after much usage on each. Each was totally paid for at the time of sale. When I speak in automotive terms of this statement it is not meant to be construed in the same vein as an investment account. To me, building equity in a vehicle means that the vehicle has been paid off and is being used for only its operational overhead, and then getting a reasonable sum at the time of sale or trade which does not have to be shared with a bank or credit firm. I essentially sold my last truck for nearly what I purchased it for and had almost 70,000 miles on it. I had the truck paid off in a little over a year and kept it five. It had at that time become a marketable asset. At this point this truck I currently have is not at that level. When I first got it, I did have a man offer to buy it from me on spot soon after I had gotten it, but at that time the truck was new and I did not yet have my new job position so I did not sell. Also at that time the 2008 250s were somewhat rare and not easy to find. I decided to keep my truck then--which I will probably do now also.
John M
Pat,
My truck is about three inches too tall. That cannot, unfortunately, be made up with the 18" wheel combination on the 250's (mine has 20"). I am also not the only one with the problem. Several of my counterparts cannot use the professional lot either secondary to their vehicle height. Interestingly, the smaller wheel combo only lowers the truck about 1" which is not enough. My dad's 150 fits fine though so I will probably run it until it dies, which might be awhile.
John M
John M
My truck is about three inches too tall. That cannot, unfortunately, be made up with the 18" wheel combination on the 250's (mine has 20"). I am also not the only one with the problem. Several of my counterparts cannot use the professional lot either secondary to their vehicle height. Interestingly, the smaller wheel combo only lowers the truck about 1" which is not enough. My dad's 150 fits fine though so I will probably run it until it dies, which might be awhile.
John M
John M
Rara Avis
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jcmseven said:
Well that is different from what I learned in school and from my father...
Buying ADM at $10...Buying Deere at $45...and buying Berkshire Hathaway B at $2350...That is what I was taught to mean building equity...
Which is why I still own a 1987 Ford Dump Truck...
lug nut
Silver Member
I don't recall ever hearing the words "equity" and "automobile" mentioned together.
The only reasonable solution I can see is a second commuter vehicle that will fit in the parking garage.
There is nothing wrong with having more than one vehicle. After all, this is America. I actually own 5 vehicles at the moment, not including the tractor or the scooter. They each have their own purpose.
The only reasonable solution I can see is a second commuter vehicle that will fit in the parking garage.
There is nothing wrong with having more than one vehicle. After all, this is America.
I actually own 5 vehicles at the moment, not including the tractor or the scooter. They each have their own purpose.RayH
Banned
How soon we forget that it wasnt too many years ago that pickups were not even considered as commuters, they were for work. It was an oddity to find a pickup with air, or power anything or without a vinyl seat. Now you cant find a pickup WITHOUT any of those things (except the vinyl). Theyve gotten more comfortable but theyve also gotten bigger now with extra and crew cabs. Theyve also gotten more expensive and are too big of an investment to let sit around to use only for work. So now everyone and their brother are commuting in huge double cab duallies. Used to be the realm of farmers and carpenters. Now lawyers, doctors and waiters are all driving pickups.
I have no thoughts, good or bad about this, its just a miscellanious observation.
I have no thoughts, good or bad about this, its just a miscellanious observation.
Rara Avis
Veteran Member
lug nut said:I don't recall ever hearing the words "equity" and "automobile" mentioned together.
The only reasonable solution I can see is a second commuter vehicle that will fit in the parking garage.
There is nothing wrong with having more than one vehicle. After all, this is America.
It occurred in Message 35...
I agree with you about having vehicles to fit the purpose...but some people don't want to absorb the extra insurance premiums...
gemini5362
Veteran Member
lug nut said:I don't recall ever hearing the words "equity" and "automobile" mentioned together.
The only reasonable solution I can see is a second commuter vehicle that will fit in the parking garage.
There is nothing wrong with having more than one vehicle. After all, this is America.
Tehcnically if you have an antique car you could have equity in it. If for instance you bought a HEMI-CUDA new and still have it. If it was in perfect condition you would have a lot of equity in it. Since it is now worth several times the price it cost new.
Rara Avis
Veteran Member
gemini5362 said:
I doubt if he's going to hold the Truck THAT LONG...
Its like depression glass or Cowan pottery...if your grandparents stored the stuff in the basement...you have a windfall...