jcthorne
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And $6 diesel fuel....
I drove a diesel truck for 4 decades since college. Sold my Excursion last year and will likely never own another diesel vehicle. The economics no longer make sense for most.
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I drove a diesel truck for 4 decades since college. Sold my Excursion last year and will likely never own another diesel vehicle. The economics no longer make sense for most.
BajaRon
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The fuel price is temporary. Gasoline isn't cheap right now either. Still, crunching the numbers. If you're not pulling or hauling, your point is well taken. On the other hand, I don't have my Spyder (multiple Spyders) because they save me money. I just like having them.
I love my diesel truck. It's paid for and I really enjoy what it brings to the table. But I agree, a diesel Excursion is not the same thing.
I helped my buddy move from Fairfax, VA to Greeneville, TN. He had the exact same F-250 as mine with the the V-10 gas engine. He pulled a 10k pound trailer. I pulled his 15K # trailer. Pulling the first big hill, he called on the FM radio I always use when convoying to say, 'Hey! Why are you going so fast?' I said, 'I'm just doing the speed limit'. I could hear his engine screaming in the background. Then looking in my mirror, I understood why he was calling. I could barely see him way back behind me.
I said, 'You should be able to catch up on the downhill side!'
He wasn't too thrilled with that.
I love my diesel truck. It's paid for and I really enjoy what it brings to the table. But I agree, a diesel Excursion is not the same thing.
I helped my buddy move from Fairfax, VA to Greeneville, TN. He had the exact same F-250 as mine with the the V-10 gas engine. He pulled a 10k pound trailer. I pulled his 15K # trailer. Pulling the first big hill, he called on the FM radio I always use when convoying to say, 'Hey! Why are you going so fast?' I said, 'I'm just doing the speed limit'. I could hear his engine screaming in the background. Then looking in my mirror, I understood why he was calling. I could barely see him way back behind me.
I said, 'You should be able to catch up on the downhill side!'
He wasn't too thrilled with that.
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Tango
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JC, I disagree. No one needs to charge $400 for an oil change.
Jackhartjr
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I totally agree sir!
Or a lot of these inflated overcharges!
mecsw500
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I had a V-10 Excursion back when. I'm glad I don't right now, though my Range Rover is barely better at 16 mpg on Premium.
Towing that trailer, it did manage 6 mpg up here in the mountains.
crna59
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I work part-time at a Dealership. The perks are why I stay. I'm in a back room "cooking the books" so to speak. I see every Invoice that comes through here, and it's not pretty. We all know new bikes have almost zero profit and I've seen some older bikes that have sat on the floor going for less than Invoice because the owner didn't want to pay any more flooring, taxes, and interest charges. The major brands we carry charge us for advertising, training, promotional material, and any events they may put on. We were at a company track day that was sponsored by a big brand... they charged the dealership $10k... And with us carrying about 10 brands, I don't see how he makes it work.
Then come to Parts and Service. Lately (the past couple of years), shipping charges have been going through the roof. We've sold a lot of parts to customers where we have had to eat the shipping costs. We've started printing out labels without prices because we can't keep up with price increases. Like previously said, no one is getting rich here. I've seen it many times... customers come in and try on helmets/gloves/jackets... blah blah blah, and then go to Revzilla/Cycle Gear to get them.
As for Service, we've had parts on backorder a year! And paying a Service Tech for their training, special tools, keeping forklifts and service vehicles maintained/insured/licensed... I would never go into a business like this!!! So please... support your local Dealer!!
Then come to Parts and Service. Lately (the past couple of years), shipping charges have been going through the roof. We've sold a lot of parts to customers where we have had to eat the shipping costs. We've started printing out labels without prices because we can't keep up with price increases. Like previously said, no one is getting rich here. I've seen it many times... customers come in and try on helmets/gloves/jackets... blah blah blah, and then go to Revzilla/Cycle Gear to get them.
As for Service, we've had parts on backorder a year! And paying a Service Tech for their training, special tools, keeping forklifts and service vehicles maintained/insured/licensed... I would never go into a business like this!!! So please... support your local Dealer!!
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