by Bankrupt in California
(Los Angeles)
e.g.
1999 Freightliner
Medium duty
Two axle
Six cylinder Diesel
Retail Cost $21,500
ARB Required 01/01/2013
Air Particulate Filter installed $18,000 (Dealer estimate)
ARB Requirement 01/01/2015
Replace Air Particulate Filter engine with new engine no older than 2010.
Cost of Used 2010 engine installed $40,000 (Dealer estimate 01/07/2013).
Total cost excluding maintenance repairs for a 14 year old truck?
$21,500+
$18,000+
$40,000+
Ca. tax 9.25%=
$86,853.75
Chance of a Bank Financing $86,853.75 for a 14 year old vehicle valued at $21,500?
Please check one:
Yes ___________
No ____________
No Chance in Hell! ___________
Any suggestion will be appreciated.