Menu
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Calendar
Monthly
Weekly
Agenda
Archive
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Help Support Hardline Crawlers :
Forums
Rock Crawling Forums
General Discussion
Random Thoughts
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TacomaJD" data-source="post: 694555" data-attributes="member: 1780"><p><strong>Re: Re: Re:</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>I've gotten the same way about spending money, FINALLY. Lol. But, a truck like mine is a good investment. Bought with 110k miles, 05 model, and I know I could drive it a few more years and still sell it for close to what I gave for it. 300k miles or rebuilt title just sounds like too much work/hassle/waste of money replacing wore out parts. </p><p></p><p>The only way I'd be down for a rebuilt title is getting a truck less than 5 years old, loaded, super clean, low miles for $10k less than what the same truck would bring with a good title, and if you planned on keeping it a while. I've had my share of rebuilt titles over the years, I'd rather stick with good titles now. </p><p></p><p>My strategy has worked out pretty well for me over the years. I buy with around 100k miles +/-, in really clean shape, own a truck and a car so neither one racks up a **** ton of miles during my ownership, then in a 3-5 years or so, I sell usually for not much less than what I gave for it. </p><p></p><p>My old 3/4 ton gasser, I had for 5 years, had 94k miles on it when I bought it, had 133k when I sold it, sold it for $800 less than I gave for it. FJ I lost about $700 on and that's including what I spent on wheels/tires/lift, but was glad to get it gone for that because the steering was so goofy on it. My Malibu, I am 100% sure I could sell it for $1k more than what I gave for it, minimum. </p><p></p><p>Anyways, it just sounds like you are wanting a consumable truck, one that will be worth virtually nothing at the end of its life, making most every dime invested in it a dime that you will never get back on it. But some people like having one vehicle til it dies. I realize that. I just like buying a good deal in one while its still in its prime, driving it a good few years, take care of it, and sell it before it gets to the point of devaluing significantly so I get 90% of my money back.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TacomaJD, post: 694555, member: 1780"] [b]Re: Re: Re:[/b] I've gotten the same way about spending money, FINALLY. Lol. But, a truck like mine is a good investment. Bought with 110k miles, 05 model, and I know I could drive it a few more years and still sell it for close to what I gave for it. 300k miles or rebuilt title just sounds like too much work/hassle/waste of money replacing wore out parts. The only way I'd be down for a rebuilt title is getting a truck less than 5 years old, loaded, super clean, low miles for $10k less than what the same truck would bring with a good title, and if you planned on keeping it a while. I've had my share of rebuilt titles over the years, I'd rather stick with good titles now. My strategy has worked out pretty well for me over the years. I buy with around 100k miles +/-, in really clean shape, own a truck and a car so neither one racks up a **** ton of miles during my ownership, then in a 3-5 years or so, I sell usually for not much less than what I gave for it. My old 3/4 ton gasser, I had for 5 years, had 94k miles on it when I bought it, had 133k when I sold it, sold it for $800 less than I gave for it. FJ I lost about $700 on and that's including what I spent on wheels/tires/lift, but was glad to get it gone for that because the steering was so goofy on it. My Malibu, I am 100% sure I could sell it for $1k more than what I gave for it, minimum. Anyways, it just sounds like you are wanting a consumable truck, one that will be worth virtually nothing at the end of its life, making most every dime invested in it a dime that you will never get back on it. But some people like having one vehicle til it dies. I realize that. I just like buying a good deal in one while its still in its prime, driving it a good few years, take care of it, and sell it before it gets to the point of devaluing significantly so I get 90% of my money back. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Latest posts
Pickett State Park/Blackhouse Mountian 1-23-2016
Latest: ridered3
Yesterday at 3:12 PM
Trail Rides & Competitions
Daves Offroad Supply
Latest: Daves Offroad Supply
Wednesday at 10:52 AM
Vendors
B
For Sale
Artec Back-bone truss for 14 bolt
Latest: Bebop
Tuesday at 7:19 PM
Off Road 4x4 Parts For Sale
P
YouTube of the day
Latest: paradisepwoffrd
Monday at 8:21 AM
General Discussion
Cash LeCroy Illness
Latest: ridered3
Sunday at 2:58 PM
General Discussion
Forums
Rock Crawling Forums
General Discussion
Random Thoughts
Top