Well, I requested a new truck, and actually got it. Well, sorta. I'm a rarity. I tow a TP60 behind a P1000. I use it for pickups only. Here came the problem when they converted it over for my route (when I won the bid on this route, they took the P700 off and took the prelim drivers off and gave me a trailer to compensate). They just grabbed a standard GMC P1000 and bolted on a makeshift hitch to it. Still had the GM 4.3 V6 in it. Now, a p1000 full of packages (I have a heavy pu route, with pieces and weight) and the TP60 is FULL as well. I was burning up motors FAST. And mechanics thanked me for making them last as long as I did. Come to find out, across the belt from me, a guy had an older diesel p1000 that he HATED that had a hitch assembly already installed (factory installed that is). Because of the hitch assembly, was a tad higher stepping then the old P1s (if you can believe that). So some new P1's where coming in. So arranged a trade (with mechanics blessing after convincing the powers that be it would be in best interest). Gave him a brand new all power p1 low ride. I got an 89' international p1000 (they put a brand new powerstroke in it before I got it). I'm up to 217,000 miles on it now (it was originally used to tow bulk air from local hub to airport, so put very little miles until it came to our center I was told). Funny that since I've had this setup (for about 2 years now) have had ZERO mechanical issues at all (knocking on wood). Only problems I've had was coverdrivers. Most won't let the glowplugs warm up before starting up car. Then, you get the messy coverdrivers who leave your car in shambles when you're gone (only thing I hate coming back from vacation).
Here's a pic of my original truck and trailer (haven't gotten around to getting a current picture of my newer package car).
Thankfully, the car I have now is the first year of the power steering. Woohooo. This truck above was the last of the "basic" cars (it's an 88' GMC). But my international has power everything, delay wipers, and one helluva heater. Don't miss this car above AT ALL!!!!!!!
If you can show a reason why you need a new car, you may get it. I had a valid reason (like wearing the truck out WAY prematurely), so got my swap. It's not brand new, but I love the "new" car to death. Plus, it's mine and I have it personalized (with my kids pics and pictures they've drawn for me taped up inside the roof over the wiper motors).
