Hey brother, I think this is a great point to discuss. I purchased a couple of used trucks for work, but before purchasing them, I took my mechanic with me to check them out and do a thorough inspection, and talk to the sellers about information on the vehicles. Doing your research to find which vehicle can work for you, and taking along a specialist who knows the automotive world, comes in handy. Certainly, these vehicles won't be my work trucks forever, but they will last for now and might even be passed down to someone else looking to start a career in the field. Cheers.
I love your breakdown and the proactive approach of actually bringing a mechanic with you and asking the right questions. That’s the way to do it.
I’m really speaking to the guys who rush out and grab a big truck just to say it’s for work, no real plan, no breakdown of cost. And most times, it ends up being more of a headache than a benefit.
But what you’re doing is exactly what we talk about in that graphic running the numbers, weighing the odds, getting the full picture before making the call. That’s leadership.
You didn’t just buy a truck, you made a decision with intention. I respect that a lot. Appreciate you sharing that example.
