Ok buying a NEW truck questions.

to recapture the write/off you got on t2000 will come into play. trade in might be easy on $.

 

The window. Use it for a weekend. It's a used tractor. Trust me. If I can, I will.

 

Keep in mind depending on what state you are in you can file for the Sales Tax Exemption Certificate if you are in the transportation business w/ authority and insurance. You have to submit reports saying what month you used it in, etc...but it would be worth doing if I was dropping that kind of cash. GA is where I have the experience but I would think a lot of states do it.

 

I ordered brand new cascadia evolution with new automatic manual transmission, factory installed apu and full of options for 142 grands. Including fet. There is no sales tax in NY on trucks.

 

I've never bought new, but i like to finish all my negotiation and then walk out. The sales man starts crying do tot he work they have put into it and will offer you anything to come back. Never by the truck the first time you see it. Let them know your serios, but act like your just kicking tires. Make them work for your business and then get the little extra off when you walk out and say...na, to much. Be unpredictable and remember you cant get what you don't ask for. The sky (or floor) is the limit on negotiation. Another tactic I like is to work with 2 or 3 dealers at a time and keep telling them what the other is offering to get them to fight for my business. I recently got a used truck listed at 36,000 for 24,500. I found 3 used trucks i like that were similar miles and specs and basically negotiated with a ll 3. When I got the final truck to 26,000, I told um changed my mind and anything over 24,000 would be to big a risk and left. The next day they offered 24,500.

 

The depreciation you took on the KW. There are rules on recapturing (by the govt) some of that when you sell the truck. I don't remember the rules off the top of my head.

 

Richter is absolutely right. And, with pre-approved financing, you are a step further up the negotiating ladder. However, my opinion on new trucks these days I'm afraid is a bit skeptical, due to all the problems new ones have, a sensor leaves you stranded 250 miles from nowhere and you have to get towed. Also, suppose you buy a new one for, lets say 125,000, by the time you get to the end of the block with it, it's depreciated down to maybe 110,000 or less. After 2 years it might be worth 80,000. Now, if you put 45,000 into your kw, it should be in premium condition. And you'll have a truck that you know. I have had brand new trucks, and I have bought used. I understand the magic of a brand new unit, the smell, the feel, etc. There's nothing like it. Just be prepared that it's a really poor investment from a business perspective unless you plan to keep it for the long haul. Those new truck payments do also get rather tiring after a while, especially when you reach the point after a few years when you have both payments and repairs.
Pretty much takes the magic out of it then. Anyway, just wanted to share these ideas with you. I wish this forum had been around 15 years ago, cause it's really great to get helpful feedback on these kinds of things as well as mechanical, and all the other topics on here. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.




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