$16,000 Repair or New Truck?

Since you run CA you don’t have the option of “making it run”, if you catch my drift. If I were in your shoes I’d at least see what you can get out of it as is and think about moving on to a different one. Realistically how long until you’re looking at an overhaul if you did spend the money and fix this one?

 

So, a piece of black tape over the light won't work? Tip of the iceberg, my friend. Like others say, probably best to get rid of it. Problem there is, who would take it?

 

"One box" sounds like it belongs with muffler bearings and blinker fluid.

 

Well, don't panic just yet. I think in this day and age, it's going to be one thing after another. I'm not sure what the "box" is, ( is that the thing on the side of the motor? I saw a guy once, truck wouldn't start on a cold day, Detroit, he takes out the torch, warms what I think is the "box", and it fired right up. Sounds like a lot to spend for a truck that's worn anyway. As much as it sucks, if you want to stay in the game, you have to update. It's why I got out.

 

10% power loss, that’s not too bad, you say. I sure wouldn’t spend 16 k on it, not even 6k, for that matter. I’d run it, while looking for another. Somewhere between now and then, the right deal, or another major repair, will make the choice clear. Meanwhile I’d be checking around,don’t let them know your anxious, make them work for your bussiness,make your best deal on a newer or new one, then mention the trade in, to seal the deal. That way you’ll know all the true numbers.