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Originally Posted by Jim B.
Nobody has mentioned this idea but if you only use a truck/trailer now and then, what about renting, and only when needed?
Posible benefits would be easy garaging of your two cars, and less expense of garaging. insuring, repairing a third car, and even depreciation and maintenance..just wondering.....
Also, many people bought a gas guzzling big SUV or full size pickup truck on the logic they need it to tow a boat or trailer sometimes. But the extra expense in fuel, repairs might, on a cost per mile make I more expensive to own, in the long run.
Might not make it that sensible if you are budget-minded and could use the money saved for something else more important.
What do you think?.
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Nah, the truck is very useful. But if I quit teaching I might just sell it since I used it a lot for class. But in the past I've needed to use a pickup for many tasks around the house and didn't have one. I sold my MINI and bought the truck with the money from that so it was a wash really, no money lost or spent on it. Renting a truck is a hassle...
Another reason for keeping the 124... I've owned and driven w123's and an SDL, WHICH I MISS TERRIBLY! But the w124 is a great compromise between the two chassis. When I got in it the other day and the doors made a nice thud instead of a clunk like my w123, with new door strikers, it was nice. New thought, 5 speed swap for the w124!
If I'm going to save for something else it's going to be an early Viper.......