A Conundrum, Sell or not

[shall36]

Originally Posted by Sledge13

I don't mean to highjack the thread, but I followed your link and I thought it was very informative. Thanks!

Thanks! I've changed my attitude on money since I started listening to Dave. My wife and I are debt free but the house and that should be done in 4 years. I plan to keep my '03 Tundra for 15 years and buy my next truck cash. Even if I have to replace most of the major parts on the truck between now and then, that wouldn't be more than the depreciation I would suffer on one new truck. Not to mention that I will spend $0 in interest over the next 15 years, whereas my money earns 10+% for me every year (at that rate, your money doubles every 7 years). So, if I can save up say $25K in the next 7 years in a "car fund", the interest that money will earn during the next 7 years when I'm ready to buy my next truck will pay for the truck (and yes, I believe I'll be able to buy a solid, nice used truck for $25K 15 years from now).

[SOSHeloPilot]

Originally Posted by motoretro

I'm in a bit of a conundrum...I purchased my 04 Tundra new and now have 52K on it. V8 Auto SR5 A/Cab. I'v been relatively happy with it and other than the Ball joints, The only thing i've had to do was install a new battery @ 40K. My tires are due for replacing before winter and with only 8K left of drivetrain waranty & the inpending timing belt replacement coming up @ 60K I'm questioning on whether to sell or trade it in. I know some Tundra owners have had their transmissions replaced early and this is in the back of my mind also.....
I don't care for new Tundras and took a Tacoma for TD and was disapointed.
Do I just keep the truck and hope for the best or trade? I'm actually looking now at Nissan Frontiers!!... What say ye??

Thanks,
Motoretro

I have a 2007 Tundra (like it the best) ... and a Titan and a Frontier.

The Frontier is a super solid truck .. a bit more "beef in it" than a Taco (had Tacos too) .. IMHO.

SOS

PS ... I am selling a 2004 Titan (maybe 6k or 7k miles) and a 2006 Frontier that just turned 7k .. both are white.

You will like a V-6 Frontier .. they have come a long way in the last few years.
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[osmandius]

Originally Posted by single

That's a question that only you can answer! What are they offering for trade? What could you sell it for? Personally, I keep my vehicles until the cost of upkeep starts to get out of hand. I have a friend that gets a new truck every two years. We each have our own opinions. Your's is the right one for you.

I agree, drive it until the wheels fall off. I still drive my '99 GMC Sonoma that I bought new for $14,000. Its my daily driver, it now has 218k miles on it. I do love to drive my Tundra on the weekends though!!! Keep it brother!

[Ltning/QC10nomas]

Why are you guys not living the American dream.
Your paycheck is supposed to be used to make the minimum payments on what you can borrow to buy toys with. DUH