Buying first new truck

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by Eggroll'n Trucker, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    I was able to haggle some on my 2020 389. But I added a lot of extras so it was all tied in together. I would tell them $160k and work from that number. If you can get it a couple thousand cheaper than the $165 thats pretty good.

    Have you been approved on financing? First time truck purchase will get you on the financing %. It wasn't my first truck purchase so was no problem for me.


    What dealer are you looking at?
     
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  3. JonJon78

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    You got a hell of a deal. With all the 2021s out they gotta get rid of the 20's...

    What are the specs? Care to share a couple pics?

    Watch for the driveline vibration on yours. Pretty common problem on the 2020s. Mine started i believe around 50k miles.
     
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  4. tommymonza

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    Just me, but if i was to spend that kind of coin on a brand new truck it wouldn't be for 50 year old Aerodynamics and body technology.
     
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  5. tallmon

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    "part of a fleet order that didn't get picked up" that's car salesman talk from a truck salesman. Haggle and be ready to walk away. Show him other deals.
     
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    I've been keeping my eye on Rush Truck in Tulsa, OK. Peterbilt Steve over there specs out some nice trucks! And I've look at Rush Truck in Dallas. I wonder who would give ne the better deal.
     
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    It's like ppl who like harleys man. If you know, you know. Can't really explain it lol
     
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    Lol

    I own a Goldwing.
     
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  10. JonJon78

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    Thats who I bought mine from. Steve is the man!!! If you're a member of OOIDA you get a $1500 cash rebate from the peterbilt purchase... not sure how long you need to be a member for prior to making the purchase though... I would look into it soon, considering the membership is only $45/year.
     
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    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Here's mine when they pulled it out of Steve's body shop. Had all the lights, visor, and bumper added. 20190712_104756.jpg
     
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