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Huskerbuck85 said:
I believe it’s easier to get respect and more productivity by being a leader, not a boss. Good on you!
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Exactly. Lead by example, not by being an asshole, overly demanding boss.

Even when I first started building houses in Lincoln after I was done at the U (back in 94), my two best friends were my help, lol. But even when my company grew, and I hired other help, almost all of them were more on the friend level. I considered them friends, even though they worked for me, and still consider them friends.

Now some of my other businesses (franchised retail), it is a different business than building houses. Even then, I was not just a boss, and I didn't want them just being employees. I had franchised stores for 18 years before getting out in 2019 (good timing right before Covid), but many of the people who worked in my stores are still good friends. The way I ran my stores was all about the customer service, high quality products, and genuine care about anyone who came in to my store. And I wanted my employees to treat customers the same way. It's how one builds a business with a good following and good rep.

Back to trucks - I have had Ford, GM (chevy/GMC) and Dodge. All were fine for my needs. I trade about every 3 years normally, so have gone through quite a few over the years. Not really brand sensitive, although I have mostly had GM trucks for a while now. As I stated, my 2020 GMC AT4 with the 3.0 was a nice truck. Loved the engine, didn't love the complicated emissions system.
 
I might be the only Toyota Tundra guy in the bunch. I have a 24' SR5. Pretty basic trim on the inside because I'm super hard on the interior, and put on a ton of mile. I have bigger wheels and a small liftg and leveling kit. Diamondback toneau cover is a beast. The ting I love is the power! I put a JB4 Tuner on it, as well as a throttle controller and custom exhaust. It is fast as hell, (easily smokes Wildpeak offroad tires) and crazy amounts of torque! I pull a bass boat or a tall enclosed work trailer, and easily pass cars on two lane roads without concern. Tundra get's my vote! I also own a 2000 Tundra with a 6 1/2" lift kit and 3'' body lift. Now that thing is just plain fun!
 
kyle23 said:
It's time to replace my ten year old F150. I'm considering another F150, but the 3.0 Duramax is intriguing due to the increased towing capacity. My current truck has a 5.0 V8 and does OK pulling my 20ft boat, but struggles to pull my 27ft camper.

Are there any other half tons I should look at before bumping up to a three-quarter ton? I haven't shopped for vehicles in quite awhile. Should I expect any financing specials in the next month or two?


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I've read and heard great reviews on the 3.0 Duramax. Definitely a better riding truck when not pulling a camper than those rough riding 3/4 tons. I'm a ford guy but the last two I've owned both had issues with coils and water stuck in doors and tail lights.
 
Eaton Beaver said:
I've read and heard great reviews on the 3.0 Duramax. Definitely a better riding truck when not pulling a camper than those rough riding 3/4 tons. I'm a ford guy but the last two I've owned both had issues with coils and water stuck in doors and tail lights.
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It's funny you mention that. I've had water issues since Day 1. A faulty seal ruined my passenger side speaker and recently I've had to start draining my doors after heavy rain.

I'm starting to lean toward the 3.0 but finding a used one with low miles is tough, and I'm too cheap to fork out $70k for a new one.
 
No one will ever agree on trucks. It's what you like in looks and are used to. Like Grills and a lot of man things.

As another guy said the Eco Boosts tow more than any half ton. Mileage is not great towing, but they can tow/haul a lot. I went to Home Depot one day to get landscaping blocks and they would not load me the amount I wanted. I ask if I loaded it if it was OK they let me. They watched as I did it and they expected it to squat way, way down like you see people hauling to much load. They had no clue a half ton had that kind of hauling capacity. I am sure others are close it's a game they all play.
 
I have a rusted white 2000 Silverado 2 wd that gets stuck in my not steep concrete drive if it rains. It is awesome though. Work truck, looks like it will come apart at any moment. Couch seat is missing foam, and I have springs poke me if I sit wrong. You don't know freedom fellas, till you drive around a town (with fancy new cars everywhere) in a beat up piece of shit that you give zero fucks what happens to it. I've had semis swerve to miss me. It is like having leprosy on the road, and the road is yours for the taking. I'll take a pic and post it here in a bit, but I love her without worry. The ignition switch fell out two years ago, the stick shift handle is gone. But, she bows the coldest air you've ever felt for about 10 minutes before the heat inexplicably kicks on high. Luckily, I don't accept any jobs outside of 10 minutes from my house.
 
tman87 said:
It's all good, I knew it was in jest, as was my post.

TBH, I would have been smarter to not do so much of the labor myself. Hard on the body. Although I take care of my body, wear and tear happens.

Have never been that asshole boss type, not my style. I agree though, it is good to be your own boss.
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And I'm sure you retain your employees much better because of your style.
 
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