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You mean thats how you have time for 6 months Vacation in two years?
Tony Shelton said:
Here is a real world comparison:

2004 Ford F450 Diesel - used - $42,000 - financed

Payment $680/mo - purchased in 2005 w/29,000 miles - Insurance (commercial $1mil) $320/mo

Over two years - Approx $800 Maintenance + 44 lost days w/ two warranty turbos and a new refurb engine

Fuel consumption about 9 mpg loaded. DIESEL - costs more.

Total two year cost = $24,800 plus 44 lost days at the dealership. (not counting fuel)



1996 Ford F250 - 100k miles or so about $1300 at auction.

Same 1 mil insurance about $200/mo

Over two years - $480 add flatbed + Waterpump/fuel pump/brakes/tires/etc about $1500

Fuel consumption about 8 mpg fully loaded (gas- cheaper)

Total $5680 plus 3 days lost at local repair shop that puts commercial customers at the front of the line.

The difference has purchased two more similar trucks and two used trailer skids for backup.

I will NEVER go back to the myth of buying newer trucks for "reliability" now that I know what I know about the older Ford trucks.

The only way that would ever happen would be if I found myself in Scott Stone's position and needed a lot of trucks FAST.


The most successful lighting company here in Las Vegas drives a huge fleet of 1980's chevy trucks that they keep looking nice. Their competitors can't come close to their pricing with all their expensive new trucks.

It's a trap. Don't fall for it!!!
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I get a new truck every 3 or 4 years. I only run 1 truck though also. And I always buy at the beginning of the year to get a leftover previous year model. Not to mention the truck I bought this year gets a $20,000 1st year depreciation on it for taxes. It goes by the GVWR rating of the truck.

I also keep my truck clean and well maintained though. If I was to expand and get another 3 or 4 trucks then I would look at the auctions as well. Nice thing about the new diesels though is they don't smell or are nearly as loud as the older ones.
 
Ron Musgraves said:
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Is it company policy to Pop your Colllar? :) Start it at 15-20 seconds. [video=youtube;0L4q30Fvzik]http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0L4q30Fvzik&playnext=1&list=PLfFdBx3VB17w6mxF6FYUjgtsojZlxtJaO&feature=results_main[/video]
 
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AZ PowerWash Pros said:
haha that pop your collar video is great!

I am with you Tony. We own all of our equipment. But I recently financed a sweeper body. I think there is a time and place for financing but in general it is a great idea to stay out of debt. Either way you need a good mechanic around the shop.
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That guy popping the collar worked for 28 years. His brothers 25 years for me. The other guy is Tom , been with me 22 years. He is my number one tech at age 46. Works circles around kids


Text me anytime for question 480-522-5227
 
Ron Musgraves said:
Works circles around kids
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It's funny you say this Ron because we have learned that guys in their 40's and 50's work much harder than guys in their 20's and 30's. Not stereotyping or anything but just based off the people I have hired. The older guys seem to work out much better and be far more dedicated and reliable.
 
AZ PowerWash Pros said:
It's funny you say this Ron because we have learned that guys in their 40's and 50's work much harder than guys in their 20's and 30's. Not stereotyping or anything but just based off the people I have hired. The older guys seem to work out much better and be far more dedicated and reliable.
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Way more!!! This guy Tom worked 25 years for me. Retired age 62, ran circles around most guys.

HAd a jamacan kid really tore it up, lost him after graduated college. Never missed a day


Ron Musgraves
www.uamcc.org
 
Tony Shelton said:
Here is a real world comparison:

2004 Ford F450 Diesel - used - $42,000 - financed

Payment $680/mo - purchased in 2005 w/29,000 miles - Insurance (commercial $1mil) $320/mo

Over two years - Approx $800 Maintenance + 44 lost days w/ two warranty turbos and a new refurb engine

Fuel consumption about 9 mpg loaded. DIESEL - costs more.

Total two year cost = $24,800 plus 44 lost days at the dealership. (not counting fuel)



1996 Ford F250 - 100k miles or so about $1300 at auction.

Same 1 mil insurance about $200/mo

Over two years - $480 add flatbed + Waterpump/fuel pump/brakes/tires/etc about $1500

Fuel consumption about 8 mpg fully loaded (gas- cheaper)

Total $5680 plus 3 days lost at local repair shop that puts commercial customers at the front of the line.

The difference has purchased two more similar trucks and two used trailer skids for backup.

I will NEVER go back to the myth of buying newer trucks for "reliability" now that I know what I know about the older Ford trucks.

The only way that would ever happen would be if I found myself in Scott Stone's position and needed a lot of trucks FAST.


The most successful lighting company here in Las Vegas drives a huge fleet of 1980's chevy trucks that they keep looking nice. Their competitors can't come close to their pricing with all their expensive new trucks.

It's a trap. Don't fall for it!!!
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That was a good post Tony. Great advise.

Here in Oregon diesel is about $.30/G more than reg gas. On the newer trucks you have to fill the Urea tank and that adds another $0.10-$0.15/G.
 
I worked for a guy once that had over 100 pickups on the road and the only trucks he bought new were his and his sons. and that was every three four years. he told me " I very rarely buy new "
 
This is a great thread.

I was talking to Bill earlier, I'll be buying the long bed f150's to fit smaller footprint units and dump the trailer (for some of the smaller jobs)

and then I'll utilize dual axle trailers and cheapy ford 150 or 250's for the heavier maintenance & garages.

I'll keep my one flatbed and put a monster unit on there! SOMEONE GET ME A 20 GPM! lol
 
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