The odds are in favor of the house

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by rookietrucker, Aug 23, 2015.

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  2. 51.50

    51.50 Heavy Load Member

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    If you lease the truck, you can deduct 100% of the lease payments. If you buy outright, you can deduct depreciation only.
     
  3. Ooops

    Ooops Medium Load Member

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    I stopped at Lone Mountain today to no avail. I have the money , but not enough experience
     
  4. BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    If Lone Mountain had 2013 or 2014 Freightliners, I would call them, but they don't. I'm not interested in anything else they have.
     
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    What is it that you like so much about the Freightliners?
     
  6. BoyWander

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    The new DD15 GHG14 model engines have gotten a lot of good reviews, and Detroit seems to be trusted more than the others. Cheaper parts also, from what I have researched.

    But, to be fair, I have not really considered or researched Cummins and Volvos.
    My experience with Volvo trucks has not been too good. I've experienced lots of electrical bugs and engine problems with Volvos I have driven. So that kind of turned me off, not to mention parts are more expensive.

    As far as Cummins, I'm afraid I really have no experience with them nor have I researched them much at all. I'd be happy to consider them if I had reliable information and reviews that I could read at my disposal.
     
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  7. #1don

    #1don Medium Load Member

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    I know I'm bumping an old thread or at least an Old Post. But I think what he was trying to tell you and the rest of you new breeds. Why does it always have to be about how many miles,miles , miles , miles,miles,miles, get a real job
    .36-.44/cpm is not real pay. It is not about the miles it is about how much per mile or what percentage of the load you make.

    I do believe that was the point he was trying to make
     
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  8. AppoholicsAnonymous

    AppoholicsAnonymous Bobtail Member

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    Interesting read. From all viewpoints. Thnx
     
  9. Ooops

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    Hi , I am old
     
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  10. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    There it is in a nutshell.
     
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