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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    This was how It looked on the lot prior to the transformation... Big difference huh? Steve will do anything you want.

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  3. Eggroll'n Trucker

    Eggroll'n Trucker Light Load Member

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    Holy moly, that is a big ### bike! It's like the Asian version of that boss hoss bike with the v8 motor slapped in it. Lol
     
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  4. Eggroll'n Trucker

    Eggroll'n Trucker Light Load Member

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    She sure is purty! How much did that cost extra to do add those things. Some of the trucks I looked at had quite a bit added to it but was still quoted around 165k. How long did it take to get it ready for you to take delivery? Did yout buy any extra warranty? I live in Florida, so if I fly all the way over there I want to make sure it's a good deal. Don't want to have to fly back and forth.
     
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  5. NorthEastTrucker

    NorthEastTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Am I reading that right. 486,000 mi on a 2020 (9346 mi per week)? Seems like a lot of mileage for a 2020 in one year? However it was Overhauled...Turbo looks discolored as though its worn (not properly warning up/shutdowns cause turbo issues just a note..not saying anything is wrong with that turbo though) other than that it's a beautiful truck imo.
     
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  6. Gdog66223

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  7. Eggroll'n Trucker

    Eggroll'n Trucker Light Load Member

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    Good observation, maybe they meant mileage on the engine. My only thing is idling in states like NJ that don't allow trucks that do not have DEF/DPF installed to idle.
     
  8. NorthEastTrucker

    NorthEastTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Yes, this would limit the truck from certain states which will affect income as a O/O. Best to buy Brand new full warranty for piece of mind.
     
  9. Eggroll'n Trucker

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    That's the route I would like to go. Brand new, full warranty, then trade it in right before the warranty expires just like the mega carriers. Lol
     
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  10. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    I paid over $170k but remember this year is definitely a buyers market with how the economy has been, so prices have dropped.

    I stayed in a hotel waiting for my truck. Showed up on Monday believe I rolled out Friday afternoon.
     
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