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Old 03-28-2015, 11:53 AM
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Old 03-28-2015, 01:39 PM
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I'll take one for free trial...
 
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Old 03-29-2015, 02:14 AM
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I don't like the center seat idea. It probably has a lousy cup holder too.
…no fresh air vents for the sleeper?

They will spend trillions to find a way to get 12.5 mpg by gum.
 
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Old 03-29-2015, 04:33 PM
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funny, I was just going to post about this. what do you guys think the future will bring? I'd like to get a glider soon and avoid the emissions but how long can we duck that? I mean, they do get better fuel milage after all so how long do we realyhave in the old trucks?
 
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Old 03-31-2015, 02:40 AM
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I figure by 2020, it will be truly a wise business move to get a newer truck to stay competitive. Fuel mileage as it is needs to be bettered by 2+ mpg to justify the cost for me. Otherwise the new payment etc to get a new truck, increased insurance etc make it financially a break even point.

My current truck fits the need and a new engine will easily push me to the point it will be required.
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 04:43 AM
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The bigger issue is the automated vehicles. Talk about putting a few million people out of work, truck drivers would be toast. The drone usage is already the start with Amazon attempting to do deliveries themselves.

I was discussing with a friend, in 10-15 automated vehicles will be all over the place, in 20-25 you will not be able to find a vehicle that isn't self drive. By then, fuel mileage will be moot, they will probably all be fully electric.
 
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Old 04-07-2015, 09:16 AM
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Looks like it's almost ready to go. All they need to do is paint the clown face on the front and the name of the circus on the trailer.
 

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