James Sorochan
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Wow! Pricey service truck.
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92U 3406
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Rediculous. 5 years ago that'd have bought you a little KW or Freightliner.
Welder Dave
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I saw that ad awhile ago. Was wondering if someone built it and lost a contract or figured they can't afford it and trying to make a profit on it.
92U 3406
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Crazy thing is a quarter mill just gets you in the seat of a plain, base model F-550/5500 these days.
There was a HUGE shortage of cab & chassis trucks back in late 2020/2021. Supply & command.
There was a HUGE shortage of cab & chassis trucks back in late 2020/2021. Supply & command.
Seen quite a few ad's from auto source, all the truck are in miles. I'm assuming they are importing from the states and trying to make a hefty buck. All prices i've seen are absolutely stupid compared to any local dealer, no idea how they sell anything.
92U 3406
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Prices are absolutely stupid around here. Ten years ago one of my co-workers decided he was going to go out on his own. Brand new fully loaded F-550 and I think he said it was under $150k.My $250K looks a lot different than that.
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Birken Vogt
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Full electronified high performance diesel engine, exactly what is needed in a bug out situation.
DMiller
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Last employer just got a quote from Pete on a new Day cab Tandem Tractor, X15 Cummins, Eaton semi auto trans, Pete air ride $269,000, few to any other options. Flattop Sleeper unit $285,000, Aero Sleeper $329,000.
Dodge dealer got my DOT Inspect done at, 5500 4x4 Cummins, C&C sitting on yard NO BED, $106,and change, NO discussions or dickering, Priced as will sell it.
Dodge dealer got my DOT Inspect done at, 5500 4x4 Cummins, C&C sitting on yard NO BED, $106,and change, NO discussions or dickering, Priced as will sell it.
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OzDozer
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You ain't seen anything like stupid pricing, until you've seen Landcruiser pricing down under here. This dual-cab Landcruiser is 4 years old, has 83,500 kms (52,000 mi) on the clock, and he's asking AU$230K for it!!
But of course, it does have a few neat accessories ....
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/de...ser-gxl-manual-4x4-double-cab/SSE-AD-14089016
But of course, it does have a few neat accessories ....
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/de...ser-gxl-manual-4x4-double-cab/SSE-AD-14089016
James Sorochan
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If I figured right its almost $160,000 US. So is that mostly upgraded stuff kind of like what the Skid Factory guys build down your way?
OzDozer
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No, the Skid Factory guys are "social media" gurus who provide entertainment and merchandise, as well as doing "projects".
The 4WD upgrade business is big business here, and the companies doing that line of work concentrate on upgrades to everything from chassis' to axles, suspensions, engines, fuelling, interiors, lighting, etc.
Most of the companies just specialise in a few related lines of upgrade, such as suspension and chassis, or fuel injection. Most are starting to realise the benefit of having a "social media" presence and making a few videos for entertainment to boost their business - but many of them simply rely on regular large customers such as mining companies, who spend like drunken sailors.
The Skid Factory guys are simply largely intent on the money-making potential of global entertainment, it blows a lot of people away when you see "influencers" make millions overnight, just producing video entertainment, often with little real value. Kind of like the crap entertainment videos on Farcebook that string you along with a drawn-out storyline, that is just straight-out time-wasting.
The 4WD upgrade business is big business here, and the companies doing that line of work concentrate on upgrades to everything from chassis' to axles, suspensions, engines, fuelling, interiors, lighting, etc.
Most of the companies just specialise in a few related lines of upgrade, such as suspension and chassis, or fuel injection. Most are starting to realise the benefit of having a "social media" presence and making a few videos for entertainment to boost their business - but many of them simply rely on regular large customers such as mining companies, who spend like drunken sailors.
The Skid Factory guys are simply largely intent on the money-making potential of global entertainment, it blows a lot of people away when you see "influencers" make millions overnight, just producing video entertainment, often with little real value. Kind of like the crap entertainment videos on Farcebook that string you along with a drawn-out storyline, that is just straight-out time-wasting.
James Sorochan
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OK, thanks for explaining OzDozer. I appreciate the Thoroughbred Diesel video's on installations of pick up truck upgrades. Since I'm not a mechanic I find them handy.