Waiting on New Trucks thread.

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

  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    The point is, you claim your life is much more enjoyable with an old truck. Enjoyment is subjective. If I had to drive the FLD or W9 that I had today instead of this new truck I wouldn’t find it enjoyable at all. I’m sure the things that I find enjoyable are of no interest to you. What I have found though is that having newer nice equipment has gotten my foot in the door when it comes to leasing to different places. I’m not a real o/o so I try and use that to my advantage.
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Right at 3500
     
  4. Long FLD

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    I know you’re asking him, but my monthly payment is $2400 for 4 years. I have very little maintenance cost, and this truck is getting 2mpg better than the 2017 I had before it. So that extra money is making my payment and then some.
     
  5. Constant Learner

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    Look, I'm not leasing to anyone. It's only me
    and the tax man.
     
  6. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Medium Load Member

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    WOW.
     
  7. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    With the way my back is I would not even drive an older truck. I would be in such misery I would move on to something else. No way I would even think of it now days. But of course not all of us are worried about making a payment like some people I guess. I could care less about making a payment or not. It is set up on auto pay and goes out just like every other business expense does.
     
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  8. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I can make that in 2-3 days so not a big deal at all.
    What kind of MPG do you get in that truck?
     
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  9. Constant Learner

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    Mine mpg is 6.5, no DEF, that with diesel APU running all the time.
     
  10. Siinman

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    Average at least. That was what my old truck did as well.
     
  11. Constant Learner

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    It's a huge deal.
     
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