Hey I'm new to the forum and live in San Diego. Just wondering what kinds of jobs people do with their trucks to earn a few bucks either on the side or full time with their Diesel? I'm recently laid off and want to start towing some boats or other stuff.    

Is this Truck worth buying?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/car/733018490.html

 

offer 14,000. not a bad looker.  

<u>&lt;strong&gt;Here's&lt;/strong&gt;</u> a story we did a while back that might give you some ideas.    

Awesome article! Thanks for sharing. I suppose there are some people who might be towing boats or other things on here too?  

Well, how much money you can make from it depends on how much you're willing to modify it. If you do a 5th-wheel hitch, you can do a lot of towing and hauling, whether it's horse trailers, cars, etc. If you're willing to do a flat-bed or dump bed conversion, that opens up other options, too. I'd say just do some homework in terms of what some of these jobs typically charge, and figure out which one pays the most bang-for-the-buck.

Also, you might want to get a business license. I know at least in LA, when I was doing some freelance writing, I didn't think anything of it, because I was getting paid straight-up with no deductions, and I still paid federal and state taxes, but would you believe it the city came after me! They claimed I was operating a business illegally in the city. I couldn't believe it! But for something like that, it'll probably save you a lot of headache in the long-run if you just get a business license up-front.  

not a bad truck, its valued at 11k according to nada and kelly blue book so offer somthing close to that and see what you get.  but i wouldnot pay the 16k asking price, 14k is still a little high considering values are plummeting by the day  

Thanks for the feedback. Where would I find something like this in California:

1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 24 valve, 5spd with south bend 550hp+ clutch, 150 horse injectors, Fram Boost intake(for now), Edge Juice with attitude, 150 gph fass fuel pump and much more.

 

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I stumbled accross mine on autotrader's website, gave the guy a call, worked out a deal, i got this thing for a STEAL, i wont tell you how much, but i can tell you ive had people offer me over 17k for it and i didnt even pay half that. lol  check out my pics, and if you want pm me your zipcode, ill help you find a decent pulling truck.  

Yes, I want something like yours for $8k  

Here is one but looks like too many miles?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/car/736932406.html  

Yeah, mileage is a little on the high side, but if it's been well-maintained, you could probably get a few more good miles out of it. Personally, I'd go with something with less than 150k miles on it.