100K miles - what maintenance?
I have a 2005 CTD 2500 2WD that is getting ready to turn over 100K miles. I've had the truck since new and have done regular maintenance. Also ball joints, power steering pump, water pump, front bra...
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How much does that new truck depreciate the first couple years compared to depreciation over the next 5 years? And then the next 7? And sales tax on a brand new $40,000 truck ain't chicken feed, around here that amounts to around $3000. Plus personal property taxes will be much higher on a new $40,000 truck.
These are all reasons I'm still driving my 2001 Dodge Cummins. Maintenance and repairs have cost me less than what I would pay in sales tax. Even with replacing the VP44 and a new clutch. And a big plus: it's paid for. I've not had a car/truck/motorcycle payment in over 25 years, and see no reason to have one now.
Granted a new truck would be sweet, and if they gave me one I'd keep it, but since that's unlikely...
These are all reasons I'm still driving my 2001 Dodge Cummins. Maintenance and repairs have cost me less than what I would pay in sales tax. Even with replacing the VP44 and a new clutch. And a big plus: it's paid for. I've not had a car/truck/motorcycle payment in over 25 years, and see no reason to have one now.
Granted a new truck would be sweet, and if they gave me one I'd keep it, but since that's unlikely...
