GB vs CHARLOTTE

Something I learned in business a looong tiime ago. Lean from the experience of others. After seeing all of your replies, I hit the breaks, and did a quick revaluation of my situation. I called 2 freightliner dealerships, the diesel mechanic side of where I went to school, I even called our shop foreman at Crete in Lenoir City and asked all of them, what can I expect at 200k in this truck. I got excellent info and advice on everything from glitches and codes they have seen to the dpf filter mentioned in this post. However, the resounding theme was the same.

A Cascadia dd15 with 200k is just stretching its legs, and should be fine. As long as...It was properly maintained, and properly DRIVEN.....That is something I dont want to take a chance on. Ever. We are talking about a 100k business decision here.


This last part gave me pause for thought. Yes, it is reconditioned, and yes, maybe I can get service records. But, do I know if the last driver respected the truck...

I then thought tomyselfbthat a 2016 Cascadia is what I would buy anyways, and with the 1400 SFI kicks into your maint accout on day 1, and the fact that I confirmed I can refi myself at 18 months, I went with my gut and signed a 3yr lease on a 2016. After 18 months of depreciation, and what a new loan would amortize for, I am still ahead of the game with no capital out of pocket.

I also agree with a previous post. I have owned my own businesses since I was 24 years old. Everything from car audio and performance to mortgage aquisitions and finance. Dont do this if you have 0 capital. Anything can happen. Do you need 10k as suggested? Probably not with a brand new truck, but at the least, have a months worth of bills and some kind of plan.

Sorry so long but as I type this, I hope it helps with the thought process of someone else trying to make the same decision.

 

Oh..one more thing...Horsechoe, they didnt bait and switch, I still could have had that truck, I just didnt want to wait to get it. Im not good with waiting when my mind is set.

 

Just out of curiosity...what is yhe downpayment for the kw on a 3 yr? Is that the 5k one (2 do, 3 sec dep) ?