Ron Werner
Member
its time to just let the old machine go and invest in a new one rather than keep fixing/upgrading/modifying?
When do you know...
- Thread starter Ron Werner
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Bruce Humphrey
Member
When you have to keep fixing upgrading and modifying
boazcan
Member
when the aggravation causes you not to FUN on the job and ultimately affects your customers and sales.
Plus new equipment IS fun.
Bryan
Plus new equipment IS fun.
Bryan
Bob Foster
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No! Not the death of Inspiration 59?
adamh
Supportive Member
One down day can cost you the payment of a new machine. Nothing like saying "come on baby start and stay running" every job.
The Great Oz
Member
On a scale of practical to emotional:
When it's fully depreciated and routine replacement is factored into your business plan.
When it becomes too unreliable to get jobs done as scheduled. (Parts and repairs are rarely going to cost enough to justify a new unit, but unreliability will.)
You can afford it and you want a new truck.
When you fear that your customers know the type of truckmount you use is not the biggest, newest, or contains less stainless steel than your competitor's truck.
If you're unsure of your manhood and think a shiny new (make it REAL BIG if you're really insecure) truckmount will help.
When it's fully depreciated and routine replacement is factored into your business plan.
When it becomes too unreliable to get jobs done as scheduled. (Parts and repairs are rarely going to cost enough to justify a new unit, but unreliability will.)
You can afford it and you want a new truck.
When you fear that your customers know the type of truckmount you use is not the biggest, newest, or contains less stainless steel than your competitor's truck.
If you're unsure of your manhood and think a shiny new (make it REAL BIG if you're really insecure) truckmount will help.
