Putting $$$ into an old truck vs. depreciation on a new one

Glider? Alot cheaper than new...new columbia glider is around $100k. Possibly the best of everything.

 

OH MY GOSH. Dont even get me started. Money for money, Keep your old one going. and If it falls within DOT, RUN IT. But if you want a new one, Buy it.

 

Lol!!!!!!!

 

If you add California into the equation you need a 2010 or newer engine

 

These newer engines just don't hold up. I don't care if they have a warranty, your down time because the truck is in the shop at a dealership is a killer. A glider with a older engine is the way to go if you want something newer.

 

I have the same problem I own it free and clear but it needs help so i decided to take some time off & go to school and pay for the school instead of giving away my money to cummins on a new over haul $25000?????? they can go to hell Because buying a newer truck will force me to go back and make money for every one else but my self and i may end up buying another one and another one until I drop dead in a truck stop & still owe money I like my freedom more than riding a new truck that I partially own

 

Mind if I ask what you went to school for?

 

1998 Freightliner Classic here...Free and Clear Title...I am going to rebuild it and keep putting money into this truck...MUCH CHEAPER...I am not going to go buy a ''NEW'' truck and kill myself so everyone else can make money.....I love this ''paid for'' way of life.I come and go as i please...I only work 7-8 months a year....
No stress accept the maintanance and keeping up on things...

1- No big Ins payments
2- great fuel milage(500 detroit-pre EGR)
3-No paying some scum bag banker a ''high'' % for a truck note
4-Does not break down that much....3 years and counting and NO HOOK..

5-No killing myself to make everyone else a rich man
6-Work when you want

Just to name a few...The Government Slave Master must HATE us guys that have paid for trucks...