Taking another swing at it

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by Wickedfire77, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. Wickedfire77

    Wickedfire77 Road Train Member

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    A full glider without the motor can be costly
     
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  3. UturnGirl

    UturnGirl Road Train Member

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    Trading any vehicle in is half logic and half instinct. If you are feeling like a major breakdown is imminent you will be so glad you got out while it was still worth something. On the other hand you will miss those payment free P n L statements.
     
  4. Wickedfire77

    Wickedfire77 Road Train Member

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    Well, I know what I have, and I know what it needs. I could sink equivalent to a down payment into it and get plenty of miles before it quits. If I baby it, probably many more miles.
    I really enjoy the less stress of no payment but at the same time, it’s only a matter of time before a major fix is needed and I can’t cover it.
    That’s the give and take of it.
    A couple of steers and a new turbo, along with a battery set for safety net, and I should be good until spring.
    Time to do business with 911truckdown again.
     
  5. Cybercat

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    If your putting away your .15 cents a mile and you are running a minimum of 2500 a week. You will have enough to cover everything. But you got to run to get it.
     
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  6. Wickedfire77

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    I’m not hitting 2500 miles a week.
    It’s gone downhill since Vince left. I end up running a good load, and the backhaul kills a day by waiting, I’m averaging 1800, give or take.
    Granted I have been home a lot more and have doc appt kept.
    Maybe I need to stay out for a full 3 weeks and then reevaluate
     
  7. popcorn169

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    Have you had a dyno done on your engine since you failed into it? If you haven't it might not be a bad idea it might give you a better piece of mind.

    Now this is only a suggestion and no warranty is expressed or implied.
     
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  8. UturnGirl

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    Your health is a consideration. Maybe you could put your truck to work closer to home. Less miles on truck and your body but still good enough pay to be comfortable. Maybe do a little more fishin'
     
  9. MysticHZ

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    Nope ... it's what I did ... speced the truck exactly the way I wanted and had it built ... been in it for a month now. My first IFTA report on thus truck was 9 mpg. Battery APU, fridge, full guage cluster and 13 speed.
     
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  10. UturnGirl

    UturnGirl Road Train Member

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    When you put it that way it does make you want it.
     
  11. Rugerfan

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    What did you get?
     
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