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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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I Just Couldn't Do It....

Well, I went to have my truck get some minor stuff done and I kinda hinted that I was wanting them to look it over for trade in value(I know I wouldn't get anywhere near what I have in it, so that wasn't an issue), and boy you would have thought I insulted their momma or something. They just couldn't believe that the thought even came through my mind.

I was on the fence as it was, but needless to say they talked me out of it(never saw the service writers ban together like that to convince a customer not to do something). I just didn't realize how famous my truck was around there and they couldn't stomach the idea of someone that didn't appreciate it getting it(which didn't appeal to me either).

So to sum up, all y'all are still going to have to deal with me and my contrary ways awhile longer.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Good choice.. You know what you got now..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tex25025
So to sum up, all y'all are still going to have to deal with me and my contrary ways awhile longer.
Contrary? You, Tex? Where did you get that idea?





Glad you're sticking around




Hey......how about starting a thread on oil additives or aftermarket intakes to celebrate!!!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Rev X worked for me..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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You had me at Hello. Thanks for staying.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Glad to see you are sticking around, really enjoy your perspective.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tex25025
I just didn't realize how famous my truck was around there and they couldn't stomach the idea of someone that didn't appreciate it getting it(which didn't appeal to me either).

All the work I went to creating a charity that appealed to all your hot buttons to get the truck as a donation up in smoke!


Nice to have you around.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by gearloose1
All the work I went to creating a charity that appealed to all your hot buttons to get the truck as a donation up in smoke!
Little bit of irony in that.

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Nice to have you around.
I appreciate that.

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Hey......how about starting a thread on oil additives or aftermarket intakes to celebrate!!!
Not a bad idea at that. That would be a good way to celebrate the ole girl staying with me.

I was starting to regret it on the drive over there, but boy did I feel "touched" when they thought I was an idiot for evening mentioning that. Which really did surprise me, I would have figured they would try to drum up the sale(even though they would never have seen a bit of the commission, but what's good for the goose good for the gander kinda thing), but they were all against it.

It's alright, I feel better already.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Good stuff Tex,your buds kept the relationship going.How about a pic or two of your purdy gal.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tex25025
Well, I went to have my truck get some minor stuff done and I kinda hinted that I was wanting them to look it over for trade in value(I know I wouldn't get anywhere near what I have in it, so that wasn't an issue), and boy you would have thought I insulted their momma or something. They just couldn't believe that the thought even came through my mind.

I was on the fence as it was, but needless to say they talked me out of it(never saw the service writers ban together like that to convince a customer not to do something). I just didn't realize how famous my truck was around there and they couldn't stomach the idea of someone that didn't appreciate it getting it(which didn't appeal to me either).

So to sum up, all y'all are still going to have to deal with me and my contrary ways awhile longer.
What were you thinking about getting if you were to have traded in you truck.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by claycomotrucks1991
What were you thinking about getting if you were to have traded in you truck.
Hosed

 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by claycomotrucks1991
What were you thinking about getting if you were to have traded in you truck.
6.7. I've only owned diesels, as long as I can I'll only own diesels. V10s just won't cut it with what I need.

Originally Posted by brickie
How about a pic or two of your purdy gal.
I'll have to do that in a few days. I really need to clean the ole girl up. I didn't realize but I had grass growing up in the back(I would have noticed it sooner, but it was way in the back, blocked by my toolbox and my retrax bed cover, but despite all that shade it was still growing) and she hasn't had a bath in a few months either. It's a work truck, what can I say.
 
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Hosed

That's what those guys at the shop were prepared to do. They thought I was nuts.
 
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