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Old 02-22-2017, 02:38 PM   #21
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pi25wide, it sounds like you have done your homework, and you found a good rig. If it is the right van for you, and the numbers work for you, then go for it, and enjoy the heck outta it!



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Old 02-22-2017, 02:45 PM   #22
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The mile marker is a decent winch.
No doubt, better than my Harbor Freight.. but for top dollar, you should get the top of the line components, and MM is not that.
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Old 02-22-2017, 02:50 PM   #23
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Thanks rallypanam.

Several of my buddies are diesel experts and the motor, tranny and driveline have all been redone by UTP to their satisfaction... I need this input from you all to make a good informed decision. I work hard for a living, understand the value of a buck and do not want to make a big dollar mistake.
OK, so that's the major thing..

But no hot water is another negative to add to my list..

Of course, time is money, so if you want to camp next weekend, this is your van! I'd offer him lower and see where he's at. No harm no foul.
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Old 02-22-2017, 02:52 PM   #24
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I'd add that generally fully loaded diesels (with 100k or less) have been in the $70-$80k range..
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To further poke the bee's nest. That is a $65,000 van imo
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Old 02-22-2017, 03:10 PM   #26
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I appreciate all the input!
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Old 02-22-2017, 03:20 PM   #27
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I appreciate all the input!
Let us know what you end up doing. Curious minds want to know. Clearly, we all have our opinions, but the bottom line is that you need to do what is right for you. If you go to bed with a smile on your face, then you did the right thing.

I spent two years looking for my rig--and I go to bed every night with a huge grin on my face. But that's just how it worked out for me. YMMV.

On a related note, there have been lots of conversations around here about financing used vans. For you to find $90k of financing for a 12 year old rig is an achievement. Care to share? Again, curious minds want to know. I'm going to guess that you are not borrowing against the van's equity. If you are, I want to know how you found someone willing to appraise that van for that much. That would be quite remarkable--but very useful information for others who are looking for financing for used SMBs.
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Old 02-22-2017, 03:28 PM   #28
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Thanks Bianca,

I'm learning so much here!

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Old 02-22-2017, 03:29 PM   #29
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We went with a HELOC from the equity on our home...
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Old 02-22-2017, 03:34 PM   #30
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Credit union is at prime, minus .5%. For the last few years, prime is at 3.5. So currently our APR would be 3%. Add the mortgage interest deduction and can't beat that anywhere I can find...
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