Unless you are hauling loads to and from your house, I question your logic. As far as passing the costs to the consumer - I'm sure your competition welcomes it.
-Dave Walton On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:39 AM, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That may be true for the average consumer, Dave, but this is for a company > vehicle that I will be hauling things in on a regular basis. Given the > choice I would prefer to have a car, but business dictates that I be able to > haul small loads when necessary, so the truck is a given. > > As for the costs, well, much as I hate to say it, they'll be passed on to > the customer. > > Dan > > > dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Driving an empty pickup truck around makes no sense and will make less > sense as fuel prices increase. Get a car for commuting (Jetta TDI) and > a real truck for hauling. I like the little cab-forward Isuzu diesels > for hauling. They drive like a car and the smallest ones can take at > least 5 tons in the back and give you 15mpg loaded. The savings in > fuel will offset increased costs of maintaining 2 vehicles. If in > doubt, buy ramps so you can haul your Jetta with the Isuzu when > needed. > > Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time "just in case I need > it" is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now. > > -Dave Walton > > On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 9:13 AM, LWB250 wrote: >> My partners have suggested a small pickup truck for my company vehicle, >> which is fine with me. However, I have little or no experience or exposure >> to these kinds of vehicles, so I would be interested in what those who have >> had direct experience think about various models and brands. >> >> Heck, I haven't even had a chance to look at Edmunds or anywhere else to see >> what companies are making in this type of vehicle. >> >> The requirements are pretty broad: >> >> Not a full size pickup >> Prefer domestic manufacturers (darn!) >> Something that's 2-3 years old (they will buy this from a trusted dealer, >> possibly an auction vehicle) >> >> I would like it to be a "crew cab" or an extended cab so I can stretch out >> and carry stuff in the cab and not have to pile things on the passenger seat. >> >> That's about it. Give me some suggestions, folks. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dan >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
