Re: New Service Trucks

[Roger W <allucan8@xxxxxxx>]

On Jan 23, 9:33=A0am, "Bob La Londe" <nos...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well... I'm doing it again. =A0Shopping for new service trucks. =A0If I go=
t it
> figured right I can trade in for three new trucks, and actually have a low=
er
> total monthly payment than I have now. =A0Woo! Hoo! =A0Plus I can take the=
 tax
> break again this year. =A0I had hoped to do the deal right on 12/31-1/1 so=
 I
> could take one for 2007 and one for 2008, but the sales manager(s) got
> sticky on the numbers and killed most of the advantage of the deal. =A0Alm=
ost
> like they figured if I could get a tax break and saved some money I should=

> give it all to them. =A0Screw that.
>
> I really miss the S-10 pickup. =A0That was the perfect service truck for 9=
5%
> of what we do when paired with a nice work cap. =A0I hate the Colorado tha=
t
> replaced it. =A0Its an OK truck I guess, but I just don't like the fly by =
wire
> computer in it. =A0When I stop turning the key I expect the starter to sto=
p
> turning, and I'ld like to be able to take advantage of the HP in that I-5
> when passing instead of having a forced acceleration rate by the stupid
> computer.
>
> Anyway, Dodge Dakota costs too much, and the dealer wouldn't budge even wh=
en
> buying three trucks. =A0Ford Ranger looked good, but I never got a respons=
e
> from the local dealer when I was quote shopping. =A0

Last time I checked, Dodge over the years depriciated least of all the
American trucks. But thats probably not an issue for you.

I would stay away from Ford for now. They are having some troubles
with engine fires even when the vehicle is off. Triton engines are
spitting spark plugs and Ford is turning the other way leaving owners
holding the bag. I would do what you are doing, continue to deal with
people you know.

All the best!


Finally I went back to
> Chevy since the local dealership treats me pretty good, and they have sold=

> me my last four trucks. =A0The shop is even fair on warranty work. =A0I go=
t a
> call yesterday that they have located the trucks I want. =A0Now if we can =
just
> make the numbers right. =A0I know they would give me a smoking price on 3/=
4
> tons, but I just don't have a lot of use for a truck that heavy anymore.
> Between a few extra thousand and the 9MPG when paired with a nice utility
> bed I wasn't ready to spend that much.
>
> Figured 1500 extended cabs 1/2 tons should be more than adequate so the
> 1500s look like the ticket. =A02 4.8 L 2wd work trucks, and a 5.3L 4wd. =
=A0Yes
> we need 1 4x4. I have had to rescue trucks from a jobsite before, and I kn=
ow
> better than to let a young tech take a 4x4 of his own. =A0I might have to =
go
> rescue it in some strange places.
>
> Wish me luck.
>
> I'll miss the power of the 6.0L in my 3/4, but realistically its more powe=
r
> than I needed for anything I do routinely.
>
> --
> Sincerly,
> The guy who makes the FINAL decision
> on who we do business with.
> Bob La Londe
>
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>
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