Recent content by wildbill23c

  1. Dealer markups .

    Considering the parts markups at all the part stores, add on the additional markups that repair shops charge, and you've got quite the money roll coming in if you are in the parts business. Worse part is those parts you pay a premium for are oftentimes cheap rebuilt junk that don't work right...
  2. Dealer markups .

    I think that number is about triple. My 05 Ford Taurus is at the shop for a coolant leak, its leaking out of the timing cover, so they're doing timing chain kit, water pump, etc. while they have it torn apart....cost $2500. I'd rather have a $300 repair though LOL. If it weren't for it being...
  3. Dealer markups .

    Makes more sense now, thanks. Kind of hard to really figure out but given you buy a new car rather than lease, then you have to figure in repairs/maintenance over that same 16-20 or 30 years for example, probably would be as expensive if not more expensive than a lifetime of lease agreements...
  4. Dealer markups .

    Got it, thanks. I guess if you figure out the cost of a regular 5 year car loan, and figure the cost of repairs/maintenance items over say 15-20 years as in you bought the vehicle for the long term, probably would still cost you more than leasing over a lifetime. Tires, brakes, etc. aren't cheap.
  5. Dealer markups .

    Oh, so the 16 years would be leasing for that length of time then? If that's the case I don't think they would allow a lease that long, or would they? I mean if the vehicle lasts that long LOL. I'd keep the lease time to the length of the factory warranty which I believe for many is 3...
  6. Dealer markups .

    What are you guys coming up with 16 year for? A lease is only a couple years to I think 4 years from what I've seen, what is the 16 year thing coming from?
  7. Dealer markups .

    By those number why would anyone lease anything, costs more than a regular loan LOL. But I'm thinking those prices are a bit bloated due to current market conditions...even still those prices reflect a very high payment for a lease VS a loan payment.
  8. Newbie from Ga

    Awesome purchase, you'll have to give it some time and give us your thoughts on it after a few months. I'm leaning towards a Maverick in the near future as well, for most of my needs I don't need a truck, or need a small one, and the 4k tow package would be plenty for a lot of my needs...I'd...
  9. Dealer markups .

    I really don't care to modify my vehicles either, and if I did I'd want something older anyways LOL. The only thing I'd really consider changing on a leased vehicle would be the tires if needed for better traction in winter, which I don't think would really be an issue with a lease, especially...
  10. Dealer markups .

    Thanks. After the past few replies about leasing, I might just try that next time I am in the market for a vehicle...which won't be for a while, but it sounds like a lease overall might make more sense at least from the security standpoint of less out of pocket expenses for unscheduled repairs...
  11. Dealer markups .

    I figured leases were harder to get with bad or not good credit than a loan would be? Wonder why that's the case....oh well not really interested at this time, with today's market prices LOL. I guess the huge plus with a lease is in fact you are under warranty all the time, but I don't think...
  12. Maverick's in the Wild

    Yeah the Rangers just blend in with all the bland boring vehicles out there....not sure why I notice the Mavericks more but I see a few of them, I guess I just don't care about the new Rangers enough to bother noticing them LOL.
  13. Dealer markups .

    The 2008 Toyota Tundra I bought new with the extended warranty paid for itself on the first use with the front differential howl/growl TSB which required replacement of the front differential, an almost $4,000 job...didn't cost me anything after a few words with Toyota Corporate....one thing...
  14. Dealer markups .

    The never ending payments would annoy me LOL. Although having a vehicle under warranty would kind of be nice for repair issues I guess. I understand what you mean, but the continual payments would just make me upset.
  15. 2” lift

    Wow, already, thanks Jim....someday I may get a Maverick, but not a new one, and not with today's vehicle prices LOL. Still think an XLT FX4 would be plenty for most of my needs as I go to work before the roads are plowed most days in the winter, so having something snow ready is a huge plus...
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