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Re: New Service Trucks



Crash Gordon wrote:
> I'm real happy with my F-150 van bought it last march with 22K miles
> on it it was only 6 months old at the time - a rental return from one
> of the big rental companies...got a smokin' deal. They were asking
> 16500 I offered them 15500 and said ok but I also wanted the
> WeatherGuard electricians package too. They didn't go for that so I
> said...well give me the package installed at YOUR price and the Ford
> alarm system...done deal. Great truck and I get 16 mpg.
>
> Now I still have to fill up all those little drawers.
>
> I was out your way the other day, but no time to visit, next time
> I'll give ya a call.
>
>
> "Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:47974497$0$3042$88260bb3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Well... I'm doing it again.  Shopping for new service trucks.  If I
>> got it figured right I can trade in for three new trucks, and
>> actually have a lower total monthly payment than I have now.  Woo!
>> Hoo!  Plus I can take the tax break again this year.  I 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. Almost like they figured
>> if I could get a tax break and saved some money I should give it all
>> to them.  Screw that.
>>
>> I really miss the S-10 pickup.  That was the perfect service truck
>> for 95% of what we do when paired with a nice work cap.  I hate the
>> Colorado that replaced it.  Its an OK truck I guess, but I just
>> don't like the fly by wire computer in it.  When I stop turning the
>> key I expect the starter to stop 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 when buying three trucks.  Ford Ranger looked good, but I never
>> got a response from the local dealer when I was quote shopping.
>> Finally I went back to Chevy since the local dealership treats me
>> pretty good, and they have sold me my last four trucks.  The shop is
>> even fair on warranty work.  I got a call yesterday that they have
>> located the trucks I want.  Now if we can just make the numbers
>> right.  I 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.  2 4.8 L 2wd work trucks, and a 5.3L
>> 4wd.  Yes we need 1 4x4. I have had to rescue trucks from a jobsite
>> before, and I know better than to let a young tech take a 4x4 of his
>> own.  I 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 power 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
>>
>> The Security Consultant
>> Bob La Londe - Owner
>> P.O. Box 5720
>> Yuma, Az 85366
>>
>> (928) 782-9765 ofc
>> (928) 782-7873 fax
>>
>> Licensed Contractor
>> ROC103044 & ROC103047
>>
>>
>>
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I miss my Ford E250 van. Now I have a Chevy Van. Can't stand the steering;
what's the word...numb? The Fords are much nicer to drive. Other than that,
it's ok.

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js

- The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
( Also, the harder they bite, punch, and kick.)



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