I put a down payment on a truck today. / myLot

By kris182_2000

@kris182_2000 (5475)

Canada

November 26, 2011 9:31pm CST

I went to see a truck today, I need to get back to work quickly. I knew that there were problems with the truck, but it's worth it for a low mileage vehicle and that's what I'm looking for. I'm getting a good deal for the truck, $950 including the safety. It will be great for work, a strong truck, but there are issues with it. The emergency brake line broke right off, but it shouldn't cost much to fix. There is quite a bit of body rust, mild, but all over. It's in pretty good shape for an older truck, but I think it will serve its purpose. The problem will be getting a snow blower into the back of the truck, it's higher than the van was, but we should be able to manage. If I can get a good solid piece of plywood, I should have a good ramp for it. I still have $650 to come up with, but it shouldn't take long to make if I can get some work soon. Here's hoping.

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11 responses

lilaclady

@lilaclady (28206)

• Australia

27 Nov 11

Good on you, I think a truck is a goos investment, there is always work for men with trucks, even if it has to be just rubbish removal jobs around the local area which I have used a few times, good luck with your new truck.

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@kris182_2000 (5475)

• Canada

27 Nov 11

I'm a woman and can do this too. I have done work like this before so can do it with this truck. I just have to get it first.

ravisivan

@ravisivan (14082)

• India

27 Nov 11

That means you can take up work only if you have a truck of your own. Then get it if necessary by availing loan. good day.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169474)

• United States

27 Nov 11

I was wondering what you would do for transportation for work. Does your boss not own a vehicle at all?

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work transportation

kris182_2000

@kris182_2000 (5475)

• Canada

27 Nov 11

No she doesn't, and she wont get anything ever. It's always up to me to make sure there's transportation.

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lingli_78

@lingli_78 (12821)

• Australia

28 Nov 11

that is really good to hear... it is great to hear that you are getting your own vehicle and you are getting a good deal as well... hope you can make good use of the truck to make $$$ now so that you will get back tour investment money back... :-) take care and have a nice day...

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Thoroughrob

@Thoroughrob (11742)

• United States

29 Nov 11

Hopefully it will work out and you will have something that will last until you can afford to get something better. Hopefully you can figure out how to get the snow blower in.

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SomeCowgirl

@SomeCowgirl (32189)

• United States

27 Nov 11

Congratulations on finding something you can use! Hope that you can get those things fixed without much hassle, but of course first raising the rest of the money for it. I'm sure you can find something you can do for a few $100.00 this time of year. Good Luck!

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ravisivan

@ravisivan (14082)

• India

27 Nov 11

You are expected to take a truck with you for doing the work--is that the understanding you have with your boss? Does it work out economical for you and get you surplus to have income for you? How is your pet Tiger. Hope he is fine. good day.

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danishcanadian

@danishcanadian (28954)

• Canada

30 Nov 11

Sonds line a good one! Hubby and I don't drive because we're both almost blind, but if we did, we'd either buy used, or rent a car when we need it. We're lucky that we live right downtown, and really don't need a car.

Patsie Hatley is Deceased

@Hatley (163772)

• Garden Grove, California

28 Nov 11

hi kris I am glad you have found a truck at a reasonable price and hope you get the work you need to make the payments. It should serve your purpose from what you say.Are ypu working on the fork lift bit still as it should pay well if you can get the jobs. good luck and God Bless. hugs from hatley.