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I only own 1 house and it has A/C, so I can't speak to that argument, but $24K won't get me an outhouse on an acre anymore, so that is really kinda moot. The mid-80's Chevy's aren't any wonderful example of automotive engineering, and replacing the parts that nobody makes anymore isn't as cheap (or possible) as you think.citizensoldier said:Hmmm ..Well for the extra 24k I could have one hot place of a radio,AC for 3 houses, and replace everything on that 20 year old truck twice.. So thats worth thinking about too. Plus I could do it myself because it was the tail end of being able to fix them yourself. The new ones you can't. Wonder what a new silverado will be lookin like in 20 to 25 years? Oh thats right we trade them in in three.. Sorry for that. Then melt them down and make another temp truck. Not allot of bang for ones buck ahe? Computer chips get brittle with age and dont leave that CD out in the sun or its toast.
I prefer the 50 to 60 year trucks. More metal in the bumper than the front clip of a new Chevy.
Not trying to start a fight either. Just valid lessons I have learned.. I figured what I have spent on new trucks in the last 12 years and it was just under $76,000.00 dollars. This is not including high insurance on a financed vehicle and repairs and oil. I would have done much better driving a beater and putting it in my IRA! Retire earlier, pay off my house and then restore a 1940's Dodge WC with my interest payment every month.. Things that make you go Hmmmm.
With that said: It's all personal preference. The newest vehicle I own is the '88 Crew Cab in my sig, so my preference should be obvious. The reasons for this are precisely what you mention, so you're preaching to the chior. I work on them myself and I love the body style and solid axles. That still doesn't mean that the newer trucks aren't 3 times the truck. But, like I said before: Apples to Oranges.
The only reason these trucks are worth more than a civilian truck of the same vintage in comparable condition is that they are military. That does translate into typically low miles and light use, but it's also a niche market that people are willing to pay for. That's why I said the red & white truck is worth more, since it's more "correct military". Of course, neither one has the shelter tie-downs, so knock off a few bucks for that. Nice trucks, just a little over-priced in my view. Not CRAZY over-priced, but still over-priced.