does this look like a good deal? vortex.

[mystery]

http://www.truckmountdeals.com/consignm ... number=846

 

[Jim Martin]

No....I would not touch that one...Buy Marty's if you want a real good one.....

 

[mystery]

Thanks, Jim. I think we're going to get something else though. Marty's vortex looks good but we want a simpler system that we can maintain easier. If that's possible.

 

[dealtimeman]

all v's pretty much have the same maintenance to perform.

 

[Jim Martin]

Thanks, Jim. I think we're going to get something else though. Marty's vortex looks good but we want a simpler system that we can maintain easier. If that's possible.

I have the exact same set up as Marty..and they are a breeze to maintain and keep up on....once you get it down...50 to 100 hour maintenance only takes me 45 min....The one that you were asking about would of been harder......

 

[Ed]

My advice on buying a used vortex is, buy it like you are going to have to put 10G's into it, cause you might have to.

 

[hogjowl]

That's true, but often times the 10 G's you put into it will net you a superb TM that actually, in the end, will cost you less than a new underperformer. (Provided, of course, that you actually need a super heat, dual wand unit.)

I have put somewhere around $5000 in mine. I am selling it for $40,000 and it is functioning like new, and is in top condition. You'll pay $40,000 by the time you purchase most single wand slide in units and a van, and still be underpowered.

 

[LeeCory]

"You'll pay $40,000 by the time you purchase most single wand slide in units and a van, and still be underpowered."

That may be true if you buy a machine that has a 36 blower.

And VERY few people do that unless they are new.

 

[hogjowl]

Under performing in relation to the Vortex, Lee.