6th Nov 2019, 19:30
So if it totals, you get $2500 less a deductible as the other commenter said. The 10 footer paint job at that price level may satisfy you. But am sure you can see cuts in paint prep time, Repaints are often worse to do. People wonder what damage is covered or underneath. It’s obviously a sentimental piece. If you are making $50 an hour as you remind all of us so often, what is the big deal buying a new truck even every 5 years. It’s old. Trying to squeeze out every penny one makes and then maybe dying young could happen. Nothing wrong with buying something new once in a while. We managed and raised a family. 30k today for a new pickup is peanuts. My time off is just as valuable as time working. Adding in personal time on a cheap vehicle isn’t for us. I know a guy that buys newer dented vehicles to drive. Feels he has the whole world beat by spending hardly anything. What do you do with money when you have no debt and lots of dividends? Something old, something real cheap, wow what a life. No variety or something you can treat yourself on occasion works better for many individuals.
6th Nov 2019, 21:28
Did this guy forget that if he buys a new truck it has resale value? Drops the annual cost. Why go renting engine lifts and buying not even a new engine. Spend your time since you make 6 figures and only be out a couple hundred a month in the end. Brand new!
8th Nov 2019, 14:06
You are not ever going to change people with a certain mindset. Maybe this person came from very little and skimps in every area, being afraid to have little to nothing again. Or maybe worried they won’t have enough in the future. Who knows and what difference. Jobs that pay well can be gone tomorrow. Downsizing, company closures, losing large customers to another competitor. I have seen rock solid companies have a closed door private meeting and a high level exec group is marched out together out the door by security. Out at age 58. Not able to even go to the desk or lab for your things Even with years of service. So little to no overhead you have saved means a company doesn’t own you tomorrow. But in turn if you invested wisely with income coming in like real estate, stocks etc buy yourself a reward and stop feeling guilty. I’ve seen nursing homes end up with it if you don’t. I’ve taken many vacations out of the country when I was young. One a year while am fit and healthy to go. And bought a really nice car and didn’t feel any budget pain doing so. Even eating out a nice place once in a while. You work, you die. Not preaching or a psych lesson, but pinching nickels for a future that may not happen. Save some, spend some. It’s nice to jump into a really special car and know you worked for it. And still save and check how many zeros you have after a number on your computer screen. Quality of life vs all on paper. Good luck.
8th Nov 2019, 22:21
Why is it that every time the owner of the truck on review posts an update, the same people (or probably one person) seem very upset that this guy doesn't want to buy "new"? This is an older truck from the mid 90s when Toyota and just about every other auto manufacturers built vehicles that lasted for the long run. Guaranteed if the owner buys a new Tacoma it won't give them the reliability that the 96 model on review did in that amount of ownership time.
9th Nov 2019, 09:59
Haggerty is only for car shows and parades. Weekend cruise night is OK, not to be driven daily or to work. Or shopping or errands. Must be garage kept in a locked garage. Driven under 2000 miles a year. If you want it’s your option if you can abide by the insurance rules. If you make a claim and be where you are not supposed to be, you won’t get your $2500.
9th Nov 2019, 19:51
Or like a guy that buys a mint Harley Davidson limited edition pick up gets chastised for not buying a plain base F-150 because it’s a lot cheaper to buy. Everything obsessively nickel and cents driven. Not everyone frets over cost; it’s more over nicer, higher quality. It’s more than labels, cheapness or owning a big honkin truck. Works both ways.
9th Nov 2019, 20:27
When purchasing a brand new truck, it is logical to save a little bit more money and go with a full size. It makes sense when it comes to insurance as well. Paying a premium on a smaller truck with less capabilities, smaller bed space and towing capacities doesn't pay off in the long run.
Full size gives you better opportunities as well. Things like estate sales and flips won't be passed up. Lastly you have your own full size and don't have to borrow from someone else when hauling larger items such as a piano.
Lots of choices and different trim levels out there when buying new. Everything is under warranty as well. Good luck.
10th Nov 2019, 17:01
I am 19:51 comment. I did not write the comment that followed me. But agree. I also own a Silverado; the other popped up as a friend’s flawless cream puff vehicle that was in the process of being traded. So I picked it up.
13th Nov 2019, 21:12
I am continually amused and confused the level of negative, semi-animosity that I get from people on this thread. Has it occurred to anyone making these comments that:
A: I DON'T want a huge, full sized truck, and that
B: Perhaps I actually really like the current truck I own?
For a bit of background, I bought my truck, brand new, off the dealer lot back in 1996 when I was a teenager. I am now 42 years old. The truck has been with me all those years, moving across the country, meeting my wife, a slew of jobs and a career change, buying a house, and so on. A steady, reliable, and trustworthy friend.
Could I afford to buy a new truck? Yes, and in fact if it were really my desire to buy the absolute top-of-the-line fully loaded F-250 Eddie Bauer edition with heated and air conditioned seats and so on, I could. But I don't and want to know why? Because personally I think a lot of today's full sized trucks are not only stupid looking, but hilariously oversized. To me when I see someone driving a huge truck, more often that not it screams overcompensation. That and as a small man and after having driven a few newer full size trucks, the things are simply uncomfortable to drive. I live in a large metro area, and on the few occasions I've driven one of my friend's full sized trucks, it feels like I'm about to hit whatever other vehicles are stuck in rush hour traffic.
My old truck fits me like a glove. It's small, nimble and fun. With the stick shift and 2.4 liter 4 banger, complete with modest mods, it's like driving a go cart. A real blast to drive. It,s easy to work on. Parts are cheap. And now that it looks more or less brand-new, you wouldn't believe the amount of thumbs-ups and nice comments I get. Why? Because these old Tacomas were used and abused in fleet service and more or less beat to death. It's rare to see one of these that isn't completely dented and utterly worn out from years of heavy usage. And thus to see a mint condition version is becoming rare.
So why not let it be? Why not understand that everyone has their own idea of what an ideal vehicle is? Why not understand that its possible for someone to feel that a stripped down 24 year old 4-banger truck is indeed something some of us love?
6th Nov 2019, 14:36
With that value liability only, it would seem better to insure. With all the hard work I’ve done I go agreed value on insurance.