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Michael S. Lorrey says:
"Sure, but how much did you pay for the different trucks? Are your
maintenance savings more than your increased finance payments, interest,
etc.? Do you need more insurance, or higher premiums?"
yup...
Hmmmm...rough figures....
The first truck cost 40K...insurance was about 250 or so a month...maint was
1k monthly......payments were 1200....a month...
The second truck....less the trade in was 54K....insurance was up to about
350 or so....maint was 1k or so....payments were 1500...
This truck....less trade was about 80K....insurance is 450 or so...maint is
zero (well....200 every 15 thousand miles for an oil change and
lube)....payments are about 2k..
HOWSOMEVER.....not only was maint in the first two trux about 1K a
month....the down time (lost income) while they were being fixed....was
comparable.....zero now (approximately)
Plus...this truck is stronger, safer and more comfortable....(with more
gimmicks)....
Had I shop facilities the situation would be different....Unfortunately all
maint is done "on the fly"...at dealerships or truckstops...at $70
+(sometimes way plus) per shop hour that gets pricey.....
HOWSOMEVER......my new truck is MUCH sexier....
EvMick <----------not hardly effected by advertising..............(HA!)
San Antonio Tx.
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