tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post1577378153095110960..comments2024-03-28T23:36:14.807-04:00Comments on Eaton Rapids Joe: Adventures in buying a new truckEaton Rapids Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-5053384459072067952020-02-16T23:47:17.980-05:002020-02-16T23:47:17.980-05:00The VIN that looks authentic but is non-existent w...The VIN that looks authentic but is non-existent was a neat trick, if that is what they are doing.Eaton Rapids Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-84336015126759431882020-02-16T21:44:26.535-05:002020-02-16T21:44:26.535-05:00Well. I learned a few things/Well. I learned a few things/Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-88415715172900574542020-02-16T21:39:26.839-05:002020-02-16T21:39:26.839-05:00I've been buying my vehicles south of the maso...I've been buying my vehicles south of the mason dixon line.<br /><br />I, too, live in the rust belt, and I refuse to take the depreciation hit and dealer profit on a new car.<br /><br />I buy from individuals, with currency in hand. I won't buy rust, I travel to avoid rust. I like to get at least 8 years out of a vehicle and the target budget is $1K per year. <br /><br />I drag a car hauler trailer with me because I've had enough "adventures" in my life, and I prefer to discover a malfunction locally vs on the open road.<br /><br />I spend a lotta time on craigslist, so I have plans to look at trucks A,B,C and D when I head out, and I keep looking as I travel If I have a companion. <br /><br />I've had good luck so far. Next one will be a crew cab 3/4 ton truck, preferably with 4WD.<br /><br />Lotsa luck on the hunt!markshere2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16168054097485759501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-14369375337175248422020-02-16T21:30:31.220-05:002020-02-16T21:30:31.220-05:00Her husband probably buys wrecks, slaps on some bo...Her husband probably buys wrecks, slaps on some bondo, and has her sell them to the unwary. If they're also scamming welfare, he's probably an ex-husband for official purposes. Ominous Cowherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802991559947782419noreply@blogger.com