Picking up my new truck tomorrow--Freightliner

[Magic34]

Flying to Veags tomorrow morning to pick it up. Driving back Tuesday.
MBZ 330 HP and automatic allison tranny.
Here it is...
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More pictures here.....
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[hava life]

WOW :D congrats on the great looking truck.

[Magic34]

WOW :D congrats on the great looking truck.
Thanks.. damn new boat was heavy.

[CMac]

Very Nice!!!
I may have to look into one.

[Magic34]

This now fits on the back of a truck again. :D
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[Magic34]

Very Nice!!!
I may have to look into one.
Let me know if you have any questions. We are using for the first time pulling the boat this weeknd to Pleasant, probably Saturday.

[CMac]

Let me know if you have any questions. We are using for the first time pulling the boat this weeknd to Pleasant, probably Saturday.
We'll probably see ya there.
Meeting Chico & zues and the crowd Saturday.

[BIGRRNU]

Nice Truck! You can't beat Mercedes Motors. ;) Congrats! Do you still have the Hallett available?

[Magic34]

Nice Truck! You can't beat Mercedes Motors. ;) Congrats! Do you still have the Hallett available?
Thanks
Yes, Hallett is available. Go get it!!!!

[Magic34]

We'll probably see ya there.
Meeting Chico & zues and the crowd Saturday.
Cool. I'll be launching at the 10 lane.

[CMac]

Cool. I'll be launching at the 10 lane.
Marina for me. We have an annual, drive thru and launch. I like it!:D
We uasually launch by 10:00 am, we all run Channel 11. We go by Premonition. See ya there.

[SK48]

:mad: What a Baller, so you leave Hallett hanging on a 40' boat, and have the nerve to brag about a new Freightliner. Wow, just lost a lot of faith in you. Did I miss something, or is this how your family operates.

[Hardly Satisfied]

Wow, That truck is Awesome. Congrats

[Magic34]

:mad: What a Baller, so you leave Hallett hanging on a 40' boat, and have the nerve to brag about a new Freightliner. Wow, just lost a lot of faith in you. Did I miss something, or is this how your family operates.
someone just called me about this post. when i get home i would love to address this with you and everyone else. that boat does not have my name on it. magic built my last boat after i helped order that hallett with jerry and magic took $40k and the boat was ready in 8 weeks. dont know who you get your info from, but i am very interested.

[SK48]

From your previous posts, it looks pretty cut and dried. I would be embarrased to make posts like you. Just my 2 cents.

[yopengo]

(((((Ding))))) round one. :eek:
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[John.]

very nice new truck. you've got some really nice toys.

[Magic34]

Cut and Dry, embarassed??? You have got to be kidding me. :mad:
Not that I owe you or anyone else sh*t for an explaination, but I'll make it cut and dry as it seems you have heard a side from someone.
My brother and I went to Hallett in Feb of 2005 to pick out everything for this boat. A deposit was made shortly later with an agreement between my dad and Jerry. Not me!
In March of 2005, I went to Magic and ordered my own boat. Out down $40,000 on a $230k boat and it was ready to go May 13, 2005. Ron Moyes never asked me for another penny, he built the boat and it was delivered and paid for at time of delivery.
Fast forward to early 2006... The Hallett is still not done and they have over $150,000 cash for the boat. It is told to be done for the regatta. Fair request since it was over 15 months later. By that time, they had $200,000 CASH and the boat wasn't done.
So, now my dad has a damn cane and cant even turn his head. Money is tighter for him at this time, but if the boat was done in 2006, no problem. The boat wasn't complete until April of this year. Over 2 years.
I am not saying it is Hallett's fault, but he cant use the boat and after 2 years of it not being done after you paid $200,000 cash to leave a bablance of $70,262, would you not be a little upset at the whole process.
The Barrons are great people in my book. I have never bought a boat from them personally and this deal is NOT mine!!!!!
I have never screwed ANYONE, so get your sh*t straight before accusing me as such! :mad:

[SK48]

O.K. good answer. The recent senerio just doesn't make it seem that way.

[JB in so cal]

Glad you weren't hurt jumping to that conclusion:rolleyes:

[Ivan Dan]

:mad: What a Baller, so you leave Hallett hanging on a 40' boat, and have the nerve to brag about a new Freightliner. Wow, just lost a lot of faith in you. Did I miss something, or is this how your family operates.
What would make you post this????? :rolleyes: :idea: :mad:

[Magic34]

O.K. good answer. The recent senerio just doesn't make it seem that way.
I appreciate you not drawing that out.
We are aggressively trying to sell our $200,000 in the boat and have even offered to take a $65,000 loss on the $200,000. Meaning someone can take our $200k interest in the boat for $135,000.
That shows that we are trying to come up with something fair. Hallett still gets all of their money.

[JB in so cal]

I appreciate you not drawing that out.
We are aggressively trying to sell our $200,000 in the boat and have even offered to take a $65,000 loss on the $200,000. Meaning someone can take our $200k interest in the boat for $135,000.
That shows that we are trying to come up with something fair. Hallett still gets all of their money.
In that case... will you take $15k for your boat?:idea:

[Magic34]

In that case... will you take $15k for your boat?:idea:
$25k today and that keeps me from needing this other truck. So make a decision quick so I can save some money. :D
Damn this thread went to sh*t on me. Frickin ***boat drama. :(

[Magic34]

We uasually launch by 10:00 am, we all run Channel 11. We go by Premonition. See ya there.
Ummm channel 11? I'll try to figure out how to turn the damn thing on.

[djunkie]

$25k today and that keeps me from needing this other truck. So make a decision quick so I can save some money. :D
Damn this thread went to sh*t on me. Frickin ***boat drama. :(
Nothin but haters bud.......... :( :(

[JB in so cal]

$25k today and that keeps me from needing this other truck. So make a decision quick so I can save some money. :D
Damn this thread went to sh*t on me. Frickin ***boat drama. :(
Can I spread that out over 72 months?:)

[djunkie]

Can I spread that out over 72 months?:)
Get a loan from your buddy Ziggy. That mo fo is loaded. With money that is. :D :D

[BIGRRNU]

OK,now back to the truck

[JB in so cal]

Get a loan from your buddy Ziggy. That mo fo is loaded. With money that is. :D :D
He's loaded... but most of his stuff is on the back end:)
OK. What the hell just happened, here? I was just tryin' to get a good deal on a boat, 'fer cryin' out loud....

[Magic34]

OK,now back to the truck
:D Thanks. Oh, and if you didn't know, a 40' Hallett is available. :D :D

[OverKill]

Hey Magic
Congrats on the new ride, that thing looks cozy. However you and me both are getting new trucks. My wife and I are picking up our new Chevy Silverado tommorow afternoon. Are you like me right now, to exiced to sleep. I can't wait.
OverKill

[Magic34]

Hey Magic
Congrats on the new ride, that thing looks cozy. However you and me both are getting new trucks. My wife and I are picking up our new Chevy Silverado tommorow afternoon. Are you like me right now, to exiced to sleep. I can't wait.
OverKill
I am excited, but more stressed as I am still unsure of the purchase as in should I do it. That was one of the reasons I posted it, to try and get more hyped like I was making the right decision.
Congrats on your new ride!!! Get those pictures up. :D

[andy01]

I am excited, but more stressed as I am still unsure of the purchase as in should I do it. . :D
Are you crazy, I told you last week this is the best truck you can buy for your needs. You will drive this truck home from Vegas and say "this is the nicest truck I have ever drive"
Andy

[Magic34]

Are you crazy, I told you last week this is the best truck you can buy for your needs. You will drive this truck home from Vegas and say "this is the nicest truck I have ever drive"
Andy
I am hoping it goes just like that. Then you can also say you told me so. :D
Call me Tuesday around noon. I'll be driving and want to go over some stuff, nothing big.

[BIGRRNU]

I helped a guy last year to buy a truck just like your new one,he was towing a 40 foot trailer with a 3500 gmc.I saw him about two weeks ago,and asked him how he liked the freightliner,he said it was the best truck he has ever driven.He hauls a race car all over the western U.S.Saw the picture of your brothers F-650 ,its a little on the Longgggggg side,nice ride.

[OverKill]

I am excited, but more stressed as I am still unsure of the purchase as in should I do it. That was one of the reasons I posted it, to try and get more hyped like I was making the right decision.
Congrats on your new ride!!! Get those pictures up. :D
Well get hyped your doing the right thing. I don't know how much that ride is going to set you back, but who cares you can't take it with you. As of tommorow I'm going to be set back $35,000. Yes I'm pretty scared but fired up at the same time.
I bet the second you drive it on the open road with the tunes blasting, your gonna feel like you did the right thing.

[Magic34]

I helped a guy last year to buy a truck just like your new one,he was towing a 40 foot trailer with a 3500 gmc.I saw him about two weeks ago,and asked him how he liked the freightliner,he said it was the best truck he has ever driven.He hauls a race car all over the western U.S.Saw the picture of your brothers F-650 ,its a little on the Longgggggg side,nice ride.
Cool, I hope to feel the same.
Good night everyone, gotta get a few hours of sleep before heading to the airport at 5:30 AM.

[OverKill]

You go seepy seepy. Night Night

[Baja Big Dog]

Why Mercedes power?

[yopengo]

Why Mercedes power?
Freightliner is part of Daimler Chrysler.

[Baja Big Dog]

Freightliner is part of Daimler Chrysler.
They should power to the customers request, I wonder if Frieghtliner pushes the Mercedes because of the relationship.

[yopengo]

They should power to the customers request, I wonder if Frieghtliner pushes the Mercedes because of the relationship.
I am not a diesel guy…is the Mercedes not a good diesel? :confused:

[Baja Big Dog]

I am not a diesel guy…is the Mercedes not a good diesel? :confused:
Good, good and expensive!!!!! Parts are a real bitch!! We do diesel truck repair, and the guys that own them on the big trucks die whenever they need work done on them. They had a claim to fame a couple of years ago, as they were exempt from the smog bullshit because they were an imported engine.

[2Driver]

Very nice!
I got a chance to ride in a friend's Freightliner they use to pull horses. That has to be the best ride. Like floating on air.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Very nice.
I believe the MCB proven powerplant is coupled to the Allison 5000. An Awesome transmission.
Benz was the first some years back to develop the new emissions systems too.
It's all good.

[riverbound]

We love ours, and it IS the best tow vehicle available. the only downside you will find is going to be puling the boat out on a slippery ramp. You might want to look into changing the rear tires to something with a more agressive tread. I normally dont launch the boat with outr so we havent found the need to do so.
Other than that, after 5 years of owning ours, We are still amazed every time we tow with it.

[Cole Trickle]

cool deal.....That will look alot cooler than that pussy truck you currently tow with...lol:D

[Trailer Park Casanova]

We love ours, and it IS the best tow vehicle available. the only downside you will find is going to be puling the boat out on a slippery ramp. You might want to look into changing the rear tires to something with a more agressive tread. I normally dont launch the boat with outr so we havent found the need to do so.
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Our 4x4 is available to anyone at EC that ever needs it to launch or retrieve.
Multi size ball hitch too.
Always glad to loan it.

[40FlatDeck]

I'm glad you pulled the trigger on this! What a beautiful truck!:)
I can't believe you have the balls to work hard and buy nice things....:rolleyes: And then, you post these things for us to enjoy!:rolleyes:
What the f*ck is wrong with people? Maybe you should have bought a used Chevy Blazer and a wakeboard boat, that would have been more exceptable to some people on ***boat.....:confused: And, you should have explained yourself better with the boat you are selling, because it's EVERYBODYS business what you do and how you do it......:devil:
Please..........
Keep up the good work, everything you have is top notch! I would like to borrow it soon.:D

[Screaming Pete]

O.K. good answer. The recent senerio just doesn't make it seem that way.
Dude i think you could at Least post a better " I'm sorry i'm a dumb ass and miss spoke than that lame post"

[Magic34]

Are you crazy, I told you last week this is the best truck you can buy for your needs. You will drive this truck home from Vegas and say "this is the nicest truck I have ever drive"
Andy
OK... OK...
You are right. I drove it back to Vegas yesterday from St. George, UT about 120 miles and I love it!!!!!
It actually rides VERY nice. 84 MPH 2200 RPMs. At 2000 RPMs I am around 80 MPH.
1600 RPMs was about 70.
I am driving it back to Phoenix today.

[Baja Big Dog]

OK... OK...
You are right. I drove it back to Vegas yesterday from St. George, UT about 120 miles and I love it!!!!!
It actually rides VERY nice. 84 MPH 2200 RPMs. At 2000 RPMs I am around 80 MPH.
1600 RPMs was about 70.
I am driving it back to Phoenix today.
Have you checked your milage yet???
Geared right some guys are claiming 12-14!!! I called bullshit, but one guys is for real...

[Bella]

Sounds like there has been 2 people that told Michael to pull that trigger! Sounds like we need to put together a road trip/convoy!
And by the way driving empty and not winding the thing up RPM wise you can see 12 MPG.
Are you crazy, I told you last week this is the best truck you can buy for your needs. You will drive this truck home from Vegas and say "this is the nicest truck I have ever drive"
Andy

[XtrmWakeborder]

I thought you learned your lesson not getting 4wd.... did you sell the sand toys? Very nice truck

[Magic34]

I thought you learned your lesson not getting 4wd.... did you sell the sand toys? Very nice truck
Still have the Rhino, but toy hauler gone, and I dont see one in the future.
In terms of trailer, just a basic 24' enclosed and I am not worried about getting stuck with that.
I also started going to Buttercup 95% of the time and always get a spot close to the road away from the soft stuff. However, I wont even chance it with this one.

[Steamin' Rice]

Congrats on the new truck - Did you pick out the for sale sign for it yet???? :devil: :D :mad: :devil: :D
When are you heading to Pleasant next??

[Magic34]

Congrats on the new truck - Did you pick out the for sale sign for it yet???? :devil: :D :mad: :devil: :D
When are you heading to Pleasant next??
Saturday. :)

[shockwavebd]

Congrats on the new truck - Did you pick out the for sale sign for it yet???? :devil: :D :mad: :devil: :D
When are you heading to Pleasant next??
now that's funny....................:D

[Magic34]

We'll probably see ya there.
Meeting Chico & zues and the crowd Saturday.
Looks like I am out. Boat isn't ready. Seems like 10 weeks wasn't enough time for everything to get finished at the shop. :mad:
I am really pissed about it. I had this date on my calendar set since April for a day at the lake. We had the Dr. appointment for my wife's 6 week post baby delivery, and she was given the green light, but now my boat isn't ready to go. Not happy.

[XtrmWakeborder]

Its new...wtf?

[Magic34]

Its new...wtf?
I bought it with 40 hours on it. Had some minor things I wanted done to it, nothing major, but my goal was to make it better than it was coming off the showroom floor. Looks like I'll have to finish the little items myself.

[Cole Trickle]

I bought it with 40 hours on it. Had some minor things I wanted done to it, nothing major, but my goal was to make it better than it was coming off the showroom floor. Looks like I'll have to finish the little items myself.
Nobody works on Saturday....Yank it and bring it back
Your not fawking with the motors are you?

[Magic34]

Nobody works on Saturday....Yank it and bring it back
Your not fawking with the motors are you?
It is all apart for the stereo install. Not the stereo shop's fault. They got the boat 1 week later than my appointment because the other shop took their sweet time and still didn't get it done then pushed me back 3 times to pick it up. Still unfinished. I am very pissed about it.
When I bought the boat, I had this weekend as the start of our season, now this weekend is focked. :mad: