Snake Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Your whole adult life has required guidance....first the Army and now The Teamsters. Tell the class again about when me and the Teamster business agent went outside and duked it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, Snake said: I will never buy a new car. About the worst investment anyone can make is a new car. Like hiring Al Sharpton to enhance your public image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 U.S., Japan Agree in Principle on Trade Deal Focused on Farmers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-25/trump-says-very-close-to-japan-trade-deal-before-abe-meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Snake said: U.S., Japan Agree in Principle on Trade Deal Focused on Farmers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-25/trump-says-very-close-to-japan-trade-deal-before-abe-meeting Trump says very close......Really? ...LMFAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, 1jkw said: About the worst investment anyone can make is a new car. Like hiring Al Sharpton to enhance your public image. Someone has to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, Anler said: Someone has to buy them. That somebody isn't me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkevsdi Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Woodtick said: A coworker just bought a new 19 Denali 3/4 ton. He said the dealer had 6 19’s on the lot to choose from and the 20’s are going to start showing up? I think the auto industry was way over confident and over produced? A buddy of mine works for linamar. He estimates a 20% downturn looking forward at projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Woodtick said: A coworker just bought a new 19 Denali 3/4 ton. He said the dealer had 6 19’s on the lot to choose from and the 20’s are going to start showing up? I think the auto industry was way over confident and over produced? with the new body coming out for 20 the 19's sitting a bit are not a big surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, revkevsdi said: A buddy of mine works for linamar. He estimates a 20% downturn looking forward at projects. I talked to "your buddy". He's says he just tells you shit to fuck with you. We laughed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Anler said: I think Ben already told us about this. I wonder where the slow down is, construction, autos? I know this tho, the more people cry recession the less likely people are to build or buy. We need some positive news on the horizon. Not seeing any slowdown with our customers across a diverse spectrum of industries all private sector. The PO's keep coming. Auto, food, chemical, plastics all going full steam with projects scoped past 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Woodtick said: I buy myself a new car every 10 to 12 years. Fuck that every 2 to 3 year shit. Pretty much buy everything new with few exceptions and keep them for a bit. My F150 is an 2010 so I might replace it next year. Never really liked owning other people's stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, 1jkw said: About the worst investment anyone can make is a new car. Like hiring Al Sharpton to enhance your public image. I like that new car smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, revkevsdi said: A buddy of mine works for linamar. He estimates a 20% downturn looking forward at projects. My auto customers are thriving and thanking Trump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Not seeing any slowdown with our customers across a diverse spectrum of industries all private sector. The PO's keep coming. Auto, food, chemical, plastics all going full steam with projects scoped past 2022. We are just coming off of our busy season so ask me in 2 months how it's looking. This past spring wasn't all that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I like that new car smell. I decided I was only going to buy new 20 years ago. I hate working on cars and don't want problems because I drive a ton. If the wife could stop crashing hers we could keep them longer. My 2015 ram is rolling 140k. I figure after 200k it'll be time to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Anler said: We are just coming off of our busy season so ask me in 2 months how it's looking. This past spring wasn't all that great. It goes way beyond just me. All of the equipment suppliers are saying the same as well and more importantly, the automation Manus who have account managers glued to the billion dollar corps who help to accurately forecast their sales numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: I like that new car smell. You can buy it in a can or they even have the pine trees you can hang on your mirror. I worked for a Ford dealer doing dealer swaps mostly high end trucks and suvs drove all over the east swapping them out, one was a 88,000 dually another was a 68,000 platinum f-150 imagine 68,000 for a half ton truck. They are nice and all but holy shit the prices are crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: It goes way beyond just me. All of the equipment suppliers are saying the same as well and more importantly, the automation Manus who have account managers glued to the billion dollar corps who help to accurately forecast their sales numbers. We are pretty much tied to real estate and retail. They've been slammed the last 4-5 years. But I know from experience when they start talking recession or war or govt shut down things clam up quick. Still bidding quite a bit right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Anler said: We are pretty much tied to real estate and retail. They've been slammed the last 4-5 years. But I know from experience when they start talking recession or war or govt shut down things clam up quick. Still bidding quite a bit right now. We have zero retail or real estate exposure and a few unique products. The reason we don't compete with local integrators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 23 minutes ago, 1jkw said: You can buy it in a can or they even have the pine trees you can hang on your mirror. I worked for a Ford dealer doing dealer swaps mostly high end trucks and suvs drove all over the east swapping them out, one was a 88,000 dually another was a 68,000 platinum f-150 imagine 68,000 for a half ton truck. They are nice and all but holy shit the prices are crazy. I know about the can. I just don't like owning anything used. Just one out of 5 vehicles I currently own was bought used, a recent 05 M3 purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said: The resident mouth breathing hacks will simply label this as TDS and move on. Jimmy aligning himself with Fredo is almost a 100% sign that they’re wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted August 25, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 25, 2019 I like buying turn-ins from 2yr/24k mile leases.. About half price.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: I like buying turn-ins from 2yr/24k mile leases.. About half price.. I tell myself to buy new and keep them for 10+ years otherwise I would lease and trade every 3 years. Fyi, there is very little commercial/business use of our cars since most customer visits require a plane ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I tell myself to buy new and keep them for 10+ years otherwise I would lease and trade every 3 years. Fyi, there is very little commercial/business use of our cars since most customer visits require a plane ticket. If you keep them 10 years that makes quite a difference in the loss. I bought my truck with 15,000 miles on it saved about 8,000 over new and the new ones had cats on them mine was the last year without them, put over 150,000 miles on it and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkevsdi Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: My auto customers are thriving and thanking Trump. I guess we will see in two years if he is right or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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