Service Vehicle

[Lee Haynes]

Lease vs. purchase. That is the question. In town I could see leasing,
but for rural areas the extra miles could be costly. My 90 Toyota PU has
166,000 miles. Deluxe cab with camper top on back. It is ok, but wish I
had an completely enclosed vehicle, van,SUV.etc.

Lee Haynes
Associate
Louisiana

Wimblees@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-03-27 21:52:51 EST, you write:
>
> >What do you use as a service vehicle?  What do you like and/or dislike
> >about it?
>
> Del:
>
> I have been using a mini van ever since Plymouth came out with the Voyager.
> (I think it was December of 1983). I now drive a Mercury Villager. The ride
> is much smoother than a pickup truck, and I have lots of room.
>
> I took out the back seat, and have a board across the back wheel wells. This
> serves two purposes. A grand action will fit on top of the plank, which I
> clamp down with a C-clamp. And I store my parts and tool cases under the
> plank. That still leaves room in the back for additional cargo, like boxes,
> benches, or groceries.
>
> The middle seat stays in the van, so I can carry addtional passengers.
>
> Whether the addtional expense is worth it to you, is your call. Personally I
> wouldn't have it any other way.
>
> Willem Blees  RPT
> St. Louis