Very nice! :thumbsup:

Sweet:thumbsup:

What engine?

Nice! I'm waiting for a new 2500

5.3 ecotec

TimelessQuality said:

Sweet:thumbsup: What engine?

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I will never understand you guys trading in a two year old truck for a new one.

I suppose it was a lease, but I am not sure about leasing a truck to work out of.

I just got 12mpg out of the last tank on my old 1978 crew cab dually, big block chevy. not related, but I was excited.

Warren said:

I will never understand you guys trading in a two year old truck for a new one.

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A lot of guys like to buy trucks newish but after depreciation was eaten by the first owner.

Buying right and keeping a year or two makes sense because the value is still there.

.55 a mile adds up.

I get .55 a mile in my 1999 Ford van as well. IF you do the math, buying new is never a money maker. Some guys just like to have a new truck, I can accept that. But it is never a better money maker than buying a quality used truck.

Roofcheck said:

A lot of guys like to buy trucks newish but after depreciation was eaten by the first owner.

Buying right and keeping a year or two makes sense because the value is still there.

.55 a mile adds up.

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Business must be good! Joking aside, I did own one new vehicle and sold it at 35k miles under warranty for 1k more, a big selling point. Why would I sell it with a problem if it was still under warranty? The piece of mind of zero repair bills, no battery, breaks, tires, etc, was nice.

I bought a 2010 for a song in December 2011, plan to drive it two more years and turn into a crew vehicle.

Nice truck, dude.

Used trucks are crazy high around here the last few years, I often wonder who is dumb enough to buy them. I looked for a year before i gave in and bought new. It helps to know what to pay for a new one....most pay more then they should.

Warren said:

I get .55 a mile in my 1999 Ford van as well. IF you do the math, buying new is never a money maker. Some guys just like to have a new truck, I can accept that. But it is never a better money maker than buying a quality used truck.

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I always get them as left overs. Usually 7500 cash back. Can't beat it. Plus I use my gm MasterCard and get another few grand off and then some more off for currently own a gm. And then they throw in a business up fit package worth a grand, and I'm good to go.


Back when Pontiac went out my dad got my mom a g6. Sticker was 26k, he ended up paying 12k.

I always buy new, because I can

Remember someone picked their nose in that used truck, and wiped it somewhere close to where your sitting.

Don't worry, some guy on the assembly line probably farted on your seat multiple times. Like I said, if you buy new because you like having a new truck, I can accept that. But you guys that think it is better financially are just not good at math. I know my numbers. They include purchase price, operating expenses, resale, etc. I would expect to spend at least $3000a year more to drive new.

Californiadecks said:

I always buy new, because I can

Remember someone picked their nose in that used truck, and wiped it somewhere close to where your sitting.

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I agree with your math, but I am at an age where it's ok for me to spend my money on new vehicles. I had my time in life where I couldn't. I owned plenty of old clunkers getting to where I am today. I paid my dues. Remember it's not the guy who dies with the most money wins. :thumbsup:

Warren said:

Don't worry, some guy on the assembly line probably farted on your seat multiple times. Like I said, if you buy new because you like having a new truck, I can accept that. But you guys that think it is better financially are just not good at math. I know my numbers. They include purchase price, operating expenses, resale, etc. I would expect to spend at least $3000a year more to drive new.

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Like I said, I am cool with that reasoning. I don't run around in leaky clunkers. I buy them about 5 years old with plenty of life left. I keep it stored inside a garage to keep it from rusting out. I always pay cash so as not to pay interest or full coverage insurance. I tend to buy a little nicer for the wife, but still three years old or so. I prefer to use the saved money to put two girls through college.

I am in the market now for my next used one. I am looking to spend about 10k and really want another one ton van. Hard to find for sure, but I am not in a huge hurry.

Californiadecks said:

I agree with your math, but I am at an age where it's ok for me to spend my money on new vehicles. I had my time in life where I couldn't. I owned plenty of old clunkers getting to where I am today. I paid my dues. Remember it's not the guy who dies with the most money wins. :thumbsup:

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I am looking too, I want a early 70's or late 60's cab over chevy for my next work truck. Running a nice old truck for work in my town, will get you more attention and work then the schmuck with a new truck. Funny how 6 car and truck museums will do that.

I do like the looks of the 2014s though.

Not even close to how it works around here. Unless your the Gardner.

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I am looking too, I want a early 70's or late 60's cab over chevy for my next work truck. Running a nice old truck for work in my town, will get you more attention and work then the schmuck with a new truck. Funny how 6 car and truck museums will do that. I do like the looks of the 2014s though.

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My dad has been talking about restoring a 60s or late 50s Chevy and driving it as his company vehicle :thumbsup:

I like power, crew cab and AC :laughing:

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I am looking too, I want a early 70's or late 60's cab over chevy for my next work truck. Running a nice old truck for work in my town, will get you more attention and work then the schmuck with a new truck. Funny how 6 car and truck museums will do that.

I do like the looks of the 2014s though.

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