Waiting on New Trucks thread.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 12, 2021.

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  1. Sep 30, 2022 #681
    MartinFromBC

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    Do you buy new only?
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2022 #682
    Midwest Trucker

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    Yeah, for sure but just because it wasn’t a home run doesn’t mean I’m going to keep it from TTR or not call it a win. 3 sisters to these were sold in spring 2020 for like $27,500 I believe (it’s documented somewhere here on TTR) and I was absolutely thrilled as I paid 32,500 for them.

    So, I decided to take what I could get instead of keep thinking I was going to have a job for them. All good.

    Yes, I’ve bought new trucks since 2017 and new trailers since 2015. In fact one of the two I need to sell include this one. I think it’s turning out much harder for me to sell equipment that I’ve bought from new.

    I still have my 2002 f150 I bought new as well lol so guess I’ve had a problem for a while! :D
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2022 #683
    gekko1323

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    Don't beat yourself up. The brand-spanking new Atro can be had now for less than $50k.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2022 #684
    MartinFromBC

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    I didn't hear from some truck or trailer dealers for 2 years.
    Things are going downhill fast in sales, so they are back to their monthly sales calls, and offering me 'specials'.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2022 #685
    Cat sdp

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    The big question is do you think it will get bad enough to bring prices on new equipment down…?
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2022 #686
    MartinFromBC

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    Yes.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2022 #687
    larry2903

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    If the new equipment prices do come down, it will not be anytime soon. Maybe some incentives to purchase, but major price drops mean renegotiation with suppliers.
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2022 #688
    MartinFromBC

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    Or just slightly less obscene profits.
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2022 #689
    kay_ray

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    If in few months a 2022 truck with 100k miles is selling for $100k to $120k why would anyone buy a new one for over $200k . Prices are always controlled by demand. brand new houses build close to my neighborhood were selling for 600s few months ago . Now there are 5 on sale for 510k and still sitting with 0 showings and 0 offers . They will prob sit or sell for lower 400k
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2022 #690
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    I never put much stock in “ if “.
     
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