whos using older paid for trucks and whos rolling brand new rigs???

[Bossman 92]

Originally Posted by MIDTOWNPC

I dont like keeping plows for more then 3 years
Or if I do keep it I order a new one and get it ready

Why don't you keep plows any longer than 3 years? Just asking

[MIDTOWNPC]

I find that's when I start needing to replace parts.
They are still worth a good buck used then and the depreciated value on the books is low.

having the new with 2 winter warranty is nice and it to me is a good write off for one of the most important parts

Or if I buy one from the USA I can use it and sell it in Canada 2 years later for almost what I paid.

Eg if I listed a wideout for $4000 I bet it would be sold tomorrow and I think they are about $6000 new in USA

[Bossman 92]

I got ya! I often forget about the price difference between us. I love the older plows being sold for cheap. We pull them apart, repair the weak spots, add paint, and put back together. Like I said, what works for some won't work for others. Plus it gives me a reason to search the "for sale" section area of this forum.

[FISHERBOY]

I hav 2 older trucks, they r just for plowing only, they stay on site all season, and r good runners. The way i look at it if the they start, stop, wipers work, and the heat works, then great!!!. With my plows they were bought in 2003 and 2004, still look great, and work well, when the trips springs sink all the down, then its time for a new fisher lol

[racer47]

ran 78 and 79 3-4 ton chevys for first 10 years plowing.. did all my own work on them , retired them ..been running 94 1 ton 95 3-4 ton and 98 1-2 ton chevys last 17 years.. made a ton of money with them to ... never had a payment on any just the way i roll... cant see running new stuff in all the salt... by the time you pay if off theirs nothing left but if you dont want to work on your stuff buy new or let the bank own it only new stuff ihave bought was a new snowex back up spreader and its just sat in garage for last few years if your into snow you have to maintain your stuff or pay to have it done

[trqjnky]

i bought a 1980 chevy. i had to put a axle ujoint in it and new u joints in the front driveshaft.
i bought a 1985 chevy, i put a carb on it, and a radiator
i have an 83 chevy, i put power steering hoses and a oil pan gasket on it, along with a tune up.

all are ready to plow snow at a moments notice.

my 2004 dodge diesel, i have put 3 axle shaft u joints, 3000 dollars worth of fuel injectors on it, it has an oil leak that will take 12 hours of labor to fix, front brakes, electric fan and clutch needed replaced. a/c needed recharged. and thats so far....

so, newer or older, its all the same. you just gotta maintain it.

[the new boss 92]

ill take an old rust truck that runs good and make it pretty vs buying new. old trucks were built out of quilty steel, the new stuff you can flick and dent them but the paint it tougher. i would buy od before new any day unless it was givin to me for free. i would then consider driving it to car max to get rid of it for a skid steer and trailer!

[blazer2plower]

Older trucks for me as well cheaper on the upkeep. And a lot stronger tranny's too. And I don't like payments. My trucks look good and run good. Its not new that's more money for me.

I love my Z

[Mass-hole]

All our equipment is on an amortization schedule. Pickups, jeeps, and vans are 10 years. Our larger trucks, loaders and bobcats are until the equipment no longer makes sense to repair. This keeps our costs of ownership fairly predictable, and results in our cycling out equipment before major repairs are needed (i.e. transmissions, oil pans, brake lines...)

Generally, we finance everything either through dealer loans or our local bank. Allows us to stretch our capital further. For most equipment, we prefer to buy new, primarily because by the time search costs are taken into account, higher financing rates for used equipment, and investment in initial repairs, we have not found used equipment to be cost effective.

[Glenn Lawn Care]

My rig is paid for.I don't like making payments and I'm trying to save some money. I do need a new/newer truck, mine is falling apart... just the body the motor and tranny runs great!