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<blockquote data-quote="RaptorEnthusiast" data-source="post: 1128233" data-attributes="member: 21016"><p>Hey first off, Kudos to the Dave Ramsey reference <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> We just took his FPU course and I must say we are thankful and view our family lifestyle completely differently now (in a good way). You are absolutely right about me alluding to the Dave Ramsey-ism <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. It's refreshing that someone else on this forum no less can understand that concept and teachings.</p><p></p><p>Now, yes, a $70K truck of course is less affordable than a $45K one. That's just simple numbers. I don't disagree with you about the exorbitant costs associated with the gen 2 package options compared with the gen 1.</p><p></p><p>In fact, my initial premise was to the fact that even at $50K, a vehicle is considered expensive. The Gen 2s are certainly becoming even less obtainable because of their steep price increase.</p><p></p><p>So you mentioned any guy in your state that could rub 2 sticks together can afford a 60K - 70K truck. That's impressive. Seriously, you're telling me that those electricians and plumbers and other blue collar occupations enable them to afford a Raptor or comparably priced trim trucks? They must be doing really well then because that is not and has not been the norm here in Texas.</p><p></p><p>What's equally impressive is how they can shoulder those massive monthly payments on a truck and still responsibly take care of their families (I'm assuming they have families). </p><p></p><p>And by the way, it might be a Dave Ramsey teaching on FPU, but it's hardly a new idea. Bible talks about getting out of debt and not being a slave. Financial Freedom is definitely the key to a wealthy and fruitful way of life. Why do people finance things? Because they want it now, simple as that. I know this because I know myself <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I will never finance anything ever again.</p><p></p><p>I do however see landscaping or lawn maintenance guys driving Super Duty or even F-350s....the newer ones. I wonder how is that possible? I just never thought what they did for a living would enable them to afford a $70-$80K truck (F-350s cost around that right?). </p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RaptorEnthusiast, post: 1128233, member: 21016"] Hey first off, Kudos to the Dave Ramsey reference :) We just took his FPU course and I must say we are thankful and view our family lifestyle completely differently now (in a good way). You are absolutely right about me alluding to the Dave Ramsey-ism :). It's refreshing that someone else on this forum no less can understand that concept and teachings. Now, yes, a $70K truck of course is less affordable than a $45K one. That's just simple numbers. I don't disagree with you about the exorbitant costs associated with the gen 2 package options compared with the gen 1. In fact, my initial premise was to the fact that even at $50K, a vehicle is considered expensive. The Gen 2s are certainly becoming even less obtainable because of their steep price increase. So you mentioned any guy in your state that could rub 2 sticks together can afford a 60K - 70K truck. That's impressive. Seriously, you're telling me that those electricians and plumbers and other blue collar occupations enable them to afford a Raptor or comparably priced trim trucks? They must be doing really well then because that is not and has not been the norm here in Texas. What's equally impressive is how they can shoulder those massive monthly payments on a truck and still responsibly take care of their families (I'm assuming they have families). And by the way, it might be a Dave Ramsey teaching on FPU, but it's hardly a new idea. Bible talks about getting out of debt and not being a slave. Financial Freedom is definitely the key to a wealthy and fruitful way of life. Why do people finance things? Because they want it now, simple as that. I know this because I know myself :) I will never finance anything ever again. I do however see landscaping or lawn maintenance guys driving Super Duty or even F-350s....the newer ones. I wonder how is that possible? I just never thought what they did for a living would enable them to afford a $70-$80K truck (F-350s cost around that right?). David [/QUOTE]
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