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SCHNEIDER CHOICE PROGRAM - FREEDOM AWAITS " YOU " by JAR-HEAD

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by Jar-Head, Jun 22, 2014.

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  1. Sep 21, 2014 #811
    DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    It's like a house or a car. NOBODY goes into a house purchase or business startup planning on leaving early or failing. Those who think like that in a trucking lease are NOT ready to tackle a business on their own. Stuff surely does happen, but you plan for them in advance (like having a maintenance and tax fund) and deal with the details when they happen.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2014 #812
    DenaliDad

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    Yup. I sure wished there were more runs like that!
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2014 #813
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  5. Sep 21, 2014 #814
    DenaliDad

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    That might be true for other companies; I only know what mine paid. And it was load value.
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2014 #815
    Jar-Head

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    Anyway I have been checking out the casscadia and if I can get it to my personal specs with

    DT12 or 13
    leather or vynil
    gauge package / w Bluetooth stereo
    fridge
    flatscreen prep
    tri pac Apu
    heat, Cooled seats / swivel
    DD15 engine
    ratio of 3.35 to 3.58 ( not 2.64 )
    rubber floor ( no carpet )
    load gauge
    back wall cabinet package

    id also consider the KW with the same as above specs and Smart Wheel with the 13 & PACCAR MX engine .

    I'll be all in .. Whether that be my dealer or SNF .

    My my wife likes the KW look and I like the FL really just because of the dealer network the KW has more room but you do have to look at the warranties as well and I belive ( not certain) that the FL has a little more warranty but could be wrong ..
     
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    Jar-Head

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    Cleaned my Fleet 1 Air Filter today .. Messed around in the basement and clean the dog pin ..
    (2 beagles ) .. Painted the bedroom , I'm done for the day 🌛
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2014 #817
    Jar-Head

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    Now you have to look at what I'm doing ...

    Im bringing money into the deal to lower my weekly payment . Currently my truck if calculated by the week would be around $265 .. I think I can get a NEW UNIT through my dealer or SNF and be right around 550-600 .. Money talks in a lease or purchase but if you put the kind of money I am down you must look at RESALE VALUE and Residual . The KW will most likely hold its value better than the FL but that's just an assumption .

    Were still weighing our options and the other option is just keep what we got currently and roll with no payment for a while . We will have truck paid for by June / July next year .

    Looking at at it from several angles still , nothing in stone as of yet .
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2014 #818
    acouplyr

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    But...I really enjoyed hearing about those great weekly NET settlement checks you keep bringing in because of low fixed costs. :biggrin_255:

    I wish you luck in what ever decision you make and regardless of which path you choose, either one can and will be successful.....but just different.
     
    acouplyr, Sep 21, 2014
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  11. Sep 21, 2014 #819
    DenaliDad

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    I've heard about the relatively new Bose seats. I talked to one driver who told me they're as good as their headsets. Expensive, but good.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2014 #820
    Jar-Head

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    I'll still have good nets but just got to work more than 4 days if I upgrade :)
     
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