Contemplating the 2017 Platinum F350
I've got an opportunity to sell my 2016 Platinum for what I believe to be a very good price, especially reletive to what I paid for it. Then I look at what they want to go to a new one and I think I m...
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Bionic Man wrote:
There are a LOT of people that are willing to trade every year or every other year. I used to do that, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to me now.
With as many posts as I have seen you make lamenting the high cost of new vehicles, and that people are constantly over extending themselves, I am kind of surprised you would be considering an upgrade so soon.
It's your money, do what you want with it. If that means a new truck, go for it. I am sure the '17's are nicer than the '16's.
I look at it almost 180 degrees opposite as you. I paid $400 for my first truck. My first new truck I purchased in 1993 and didn't replace it until 2005. I tell my kids that building wealth when they are young is very important. If you succeed you should reach a point where it is good to be satisfied with what you have and storing up more becomes less important. I suppose there will get to be a time when the priority is to get rid of everything that doesn't fit in an 84 x 28 inch box.
