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Bad idea to buy a 2015 truck from a dealership?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by PermanentTourist, Oct 1, 2018.

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  1. Oct 1, 2018 #1
    PermanentTourist

    PermanentTourist Heavy Load Member

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    A volvo dealership has a 2015 cascadia for a decent price. But I'm a little nervous. If someone traded in their newish truck, especially to another brand's dealership, does it indicate there was something really wrong with it?
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2018 #2
    Ridgeline

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    You are over thinking all this and it will waste your time.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2018 #3
    PermanentTourist

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    The solitude of this job is conducive to overthinking
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2018 #4
    TallJoe

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    What's the mileage and how much? If it is over 300K miles on it, It is not that uncommon.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2018 #5
    buddyd157

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    well, let's see...i once owned a ford pick up truck, went to a toyota dealer and bought a brand new Toyota camry...

    yup, i'd be highly suspicious of that deal....
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2018 #6
    PermanentTourist

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    Well, if the Ford truck was 2 years old, and instead of a Camry you bought a Tundra...
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2018 #7
    PermanentTourist

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    400k, 60 grand
     
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    Socal Xpress

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    Happy thoughts!!
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2018 #9
    buddyd157

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    too expensive (the tundra).. the camry was like 1/3rd the price, is way better gas mileage.

    the ford i had was 6 years old, and only 50,000 miles...went fast too, not even made it to the used car line...
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2018 #10
    TallJoe

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    Many carriers at this mileage trade their trucks. That's very normal. The price is nothing special either, 2 years ago you could have bought this truck for less than 50K. From the point of view of the age/mileage/price, there is nothing suspicious. FYI, be prepared to spend even 20K per year on maintenance for this truck. The repairs will be inevitable. This is from my experience.
     
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