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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:17 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    The residual is what the vehicle is worth at the end of the lease as long as it's in average condition and is within whatever the mileage limit was. The residual is an educated guess as it reflects a value in the future depending how long the lease term is.

    In our case, TFS calculated the residual too high compared to what the actual market value was at the end of 36 months. Sometimes financial services will negotiate the residual a bit at the end of the lease if you express an interest in purchasing it. But they wouldn't budge. So I turned it in and let them take the hit.

    Yes...it had the backup camera as well as the solar roof package.
     
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  2. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:18 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Have you ever been to Chicago? Prius taxis everywhere. That should give you an indication of their durability
     
  3. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:19 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    I would seriously buy a Prius if the right deal came along; My aunt and uncle have a 2012 Prius V with like 80K on it a nice blue color that I would buy if they cut me a deal. They live in California and plan on replacing the a Prius with a Tesla in the near future...
     
  4. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    These trucks are durable for sure, definitely a good vehicle to have especially in times like these.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:20 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    And in Chicago a few Priuses probably look like the one in the picture; In NYC, Priuses and minivans seem to have replaced the ubiquitous American-made 4-door sedan...
     
  6. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    She is older than me too, I'd hit it!
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:21 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    My BIL has an '05 with 275k neglected miles on it
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:23 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Define "neglected"...

    Probably would make me want to cry the way I maintain my truck!
     
  9. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:25 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Servicing a vehicle is an afterthought and an inconvenience for them.

    Original traction battery though
     
  10. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:27 PM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    People like that are the reason that Pennsylvania has stupid yearly vehicle inspections!
     
  11. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    I vote keep the regular cab:cool:
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    Good looking vehicle.

    2-376-oem-exterior-front1300-97663.jpg images.jpeg-8.jpg
     
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    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    a few years ago we were in NYC taking cabs around town. I always try to get a peek at the mileage from the backseat. One of them had 780,000 miles
     
  14. Dec 31, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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  15. Dec 31, 2021 at 7:18 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    And the odometer will just stop at 999,999!
     
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    Evostaco

    Evostaco Jack of some of the trades, master of maybe 2

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  18. Dec 31, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    Those cab fleets swap parts and mix/match motors and stuff. That thing could've been on its 3rd motor. The suspension was rattling so loud it felt like parts were falling off the car
     
  19. Dec 31, 2021 at 7:39 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Gotcha
     
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    Please explain how "homes are a tax write off".
     

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