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Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
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+1 to what John said.
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I feel the same way. Even with the cost of my van I still feel it rates right up with my bass boat and one of the best things I've ever purchased. It's all about life and living. |
Yes indeed.
The economics of a 4x4 van that can easily cost over $100k new are pretty hard to justify on a spreadsheet versus alternatives.
Until you factor in the fun/intangible value..........
By a wide margin, the SMB has been the best investment in fun with my family I've ever (and probably will ever) made.
R
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06-03-2013, 08:16 AM
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Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
What really gets me are the people who buy huge class-A motorhomes and use them maybe a week each year. Think of the upkeep on such a beast. At least with a class-B like a SMB you can use it for all sorts of other things (daily or weekend driver, etc.) in addition to just camping.
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06-03-2013, 09:04 AM
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Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
Is the fuel economy on a 10,000lb 4x4 SMB with the V10 really 12mpg? I'll bet it's closer to 10.
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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06-03-2013, 08:22 PM
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I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
How are you guys having fun driving only 62mph?
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06-03-2013, 10:31 PM
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Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
I did not buy my van to worry about fuel cost...I figured I can afford it,I won't it, I deserve it period, and if the tree huggers don't like it so be it. I have my 401k, savings,kids collage fund and what I do with what's left is my business!! 
The Redneck Mexican
2002 E350 7.3 PSD 4x4 8inch lift pop top conversion....
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2002 E350 EB 7.3 Clydesdale 4x4 w/8' lift,
Colorado Camper Van pwr top,
Van Specialties build out
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06-03-2013, 10:32 PM
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Re: Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
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How are you guys having fun driving only 62mph?
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Lol nope I run 70-75
The Redneck Mexican
2002 E350 7.3 PSD 4x4 8inch lift pop top conversion....
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2002 E350 EB 7.3 Clydesdale 4x4 w/8' lift,
Colorado Camper Van pwr top,
Van Specialties build out
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06-04-2013, 01:00 AM
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I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
No wonder why I'm getting 10-11 mpg.
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06-04-2013, 09:30 AM
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Location: Santa Fe, NM
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I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
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What really gets me are the people who buy huge class-A motorhomes and use them maybe a week each year. Think of the upkeep on such a beast. At least with a class-B like a SMB you can use it for all sorts of other things (daily or weekend driver, etc.) in addition to just camping.
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And squeeze them in-between two similar vehicles in a campground next to the highway.
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Fresno's 1st 2012 Ford van.
RB E350 6.8L V-10 4WD w/Front Air Lockers
PH Top, Kyocera solar with Zamp portable unit
(If we'd bought the winch, we'd make a fortune pulling cars out of the snow.)
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Life and baseball both sometimes are not fair, but it is how you play the hops that counts. —Scott Miller, NYT Sports
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06-04-2013, 03:15 PM
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Location: Pasadena, CA
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Re: I finally 'paid for' my diesel engine
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I did not buy my van to worry about fuel cost...I figured I can afford it,I won't it, I deserve it period, and if the tree huggers don't like it so be it. I have my 401k, savings,kids collage fund and what I do with what's left is my business!!
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I have been known to enjoy tweaking the sensibilities of tree huggers while enjoying the SMB.
Back on topic, IIRC the diesel engine was only a $5,000 option when I bought my van. Could certainly be wrong on that........
R
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