[Loki223]

I'll trade you a fully custom NFT for some of that there real estate.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

With interest rates going up, manufacturers might start offering the zero % loans again to move product.....

I've wondered that, too. According to Wall Street, investors believe that new vehicle sales will slightly increase in 2023 compared to 2022, which is expected to keep inventory in check. If Wall Street is right, then we won't be seeing many large incentives. Historically, FCA has been aggressive by offering lower interest rates, more so than Ford and GM. From what I've seen, the Ram dealerships are still very limited on inventory, at least here in New Mexico.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

It's also worth noting that the used vehicle market is expected to drop by another 5% this year. It dropped by 15% last year.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

Nothing airbags can't fix.

Our friends from Australia would agree, and they have some other solutions, too. Ram 1500 GVM Upgrade DS 4200 Kg | JMACX

 

[Jimmy N.]

What you do with vehicles is what I do with real-estate. Except, you move vehicles faster than I move real-estate.

I've been doing both, but instead of waiting years for a larger real estate payout, the vehicles can provide decent profits several times per year. Plus, I generally learn something when working on them - if they need work.

As it is, now I have the opportunity to buy about 10 acres from the neighbor, or buy (and keep) a car I've ordered. Can't afford to do both.

If getting the extra land, it really wouldn't do me any good (except getting better at beating neglected pastures back into shape) until selling this place. If going with the car I would either have a fun vehicle to drive, or (most likely) be able to make a quick 20-30K.

I'd prefer to go with the car. Could potentially buy the land using the profits if selling it.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

@j98, this guy just turned 300,000 miles on his EcoDiesel. Someone commented about his oil temperatures being higher than normal. This was his response: "I have the winter bra on with only 2 flaps open. It was -2 on Thursday when I drove to Sioux Falls and -17 Friday morning."

 

[the man in black]

Blocking air causes high temps? Preposterous.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

I'm probably in the minority who doesn't mind the hood latch mechanism on the newer 1025R tractors. I did, however, find myself always looking for something to grab to quickly engage the latch. So, I decided to make my own hood latch tool to keep in the tractor toolbox. I took an old screwdriver and cut off the tip. It's not as handy as an aftermarket latch button, but this will work for my needs.

 

[j98]

Was that a genuine ICON screw driver?

 

[the man in black]

That has to be one of the worst designed things I've seen in a while.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

Was that a genuine ICON screw driver?

There are no markings on the screwdriver that I cut. It's a cheapo, quite possibly from either my middle school or high school days. I don't think I could bring myself to cut an Icon, at least not a good one. If I wanted to splurge, I would have gotten a John Deere screwdriver. How cool would that be?

 

[Jimmy N.]

That has to be one of the worst designed things I've seen in a while.

Could be worse yet. Unimog used two hood latches that required a square tool like that. Those latches are top and bottom, centered on the hood. Not easy to get to with a loader installed. A bit easier with a forklift.

To make it even more fun, the hood can only be lifted up about two inches before hitting the loader structure (no hinge, obviously) and then has to be slid out to the side. Without damaging anything under the hood.

But on the positive side, there are no markings or decals to point out where those latches are. Just holes in the hood.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

That has to be one of the worst designed things I've seen in a while.

If I remember correctly, there was some type of mandate from Europe that led to the hood release change on the newer models. Instead of John Deere making two different latch mechanisms for different markets, they just stuck to the one that was mandated for overseas.

The hole for the latch release is too small for a pencil or pen, so that eliminated those convenient options. I've seen a lot of people purchase an aftermarket push button release.

 

[Jimmy N.]

Ah, so it's just a push button that's not surface mounted now. No need for special tools then.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

Ah, so it's just a push button that's not surface mounted now. No need for special tools then.

Yup, all of the cool kids have the aftermarket push button feature. They can pick their color, too. Hopefully the plastic pushbutton doesn't get snagged on something.

 

[gsbrockman]

As it is, now I have the opportunity to buy about 10 acres from the neighbor, or buy (and keep) a car I've ordered. Can't afford to do both.

PM me the seller’s name and number; I might be interested in purchasing it, and becoming your neighbor, although that would make for a much longer commute to GatorMade.

 

[Jimmy N.]

PM me the seller’s name and number; I might be interested in purchasing it, and becoming your neighbor, although that would make for a much longer commute to GatorMade.

You would probably be better off with the 18 acres across the road. The girl's talking about possible selling, and there's a garage, electricity, water, and a house. Things that makes it easier to just move in.

Almost ended up buying 13 of those acres a few years ago. Saw it as a bit of a gamble, but in retrospect it would've paid off nicely. Bought the Challenger instead, and don't regret that decision one bit.

It may not have appreciated much, if at all, but it's my favorite car. Who says money can't buy happiness??

 

[Max Tune]

Just ask any old rich guy.....

 

[dieselenthusiast]

We've had the perfect amount of snowmelt over the last two weeks. The stream coming off the mountain has been flowing nonstop, but there's been no flooding. There's now between 4" - 7" inches of standing snow on our property. We've got an estimated 6" inches coming early next week and another weather event brewing for next weekend.

I want to replace the current battery hold-down tray on the dump trailer with a better one. The tray below has over 2,000 reviews on Amazon and is very affordable. I'm looking forward to getting it installed.

 

[dieselenthusiast]

I put loom over the block heater wiring.