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Livrat · 04-25-2018, 09:23 PM

Hey guys,
Two very good friends of mine (Todd and Maria) are in need of some help, They both are long haul truck drivers with a company truck and are stuck in Columbus. (Both are from Libby Montana).

Todd had to have emergency triple bypass surgery on Tues and pretty much will unable to do anything for a while, To make matters worse the company they work for is coming to pick up their Semi truck/home in the next day or two.
Maria is thinking about purchasing a SUV to drive back home but is not very savvy when it comes to mechanics.

Is there anyone in the Columbus area that has something for sale?? or would be willing to help her out looking a a prospective SUV and possibly looking it over to make sure what ever vehicle purchased is road worthy of a 2000 mile trip??

She has a budget of $2500 - $3000

If anyone can help PM me for her contact details

Thanks in advance!!

**davischevy** · 04-25-2018, 10:10 PM

I wish I could figure a way to help.

Any company worth it's salt would get the driver home.

Start a Go Fund Me page. Maybe you could get her budget up a little.

**Chevyland** · 04-25-2018, 10:17 PM

Why not just rent a car to get home ?

Livrat · 04-25-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I wish I could figure a way to help.

Any company worth it's salt would get the driver home.

Start a Go Fund Me page. Maybe you could get her budget up a little.

Great idea!!

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Why not just rent a car to get home ?

Maria did look into that, the cost was just over $1800 for a one way rental so to her it made sense to purchase something, drive it home then sell it.

**Chevyland** · 04-25-2018, 10:47 PM

Here you go

I’ll bet they will sell it for $3 grand
They just updated the ad
Low miles, should make it
And I’ll bet she could sell it for $2500 easy when she gets home

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/...563896505.html

**davischevy** · 04-25-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Why not just rent a car to get home ?

I checked that out. What do you do with a rental car when you are finished with it in Libby Montana.

**davischevy** · 04-25-2018, 11:01 PM

I rented a car and drove to Billings last year and I think it was around $550. $1,800 sounds high.

**special-K** · 04-25-2018, 11:47 PM

I know one way rental gets upcharged. Man I wish I could help. If it was go to Ohio and bring them back east I'd be hitting the road. What a raw deal on the company's behalf. Can't wrap my head around that. That Mazda might be the way to go. Something they can lay out in, and decent mpg. Only 44k on it, too

Warrens69GMC · 04-26-2018, 01:09 AM

A flight is only $262 to $408, might be a better idea than 32 hours estimated driving.

Plus a car there may be rusty where you may not see it clearly.

**Boog** · 04-26-2018, 04:43 AM

Flight sounds like a good deal but her husband may not be cleared to fly right away. Bus maybe?

**davischevy** · 04-26-2018, 08:37 AM

Some of my buddies here need to get some sleep.

Livrat · 04-26-2018, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Here you go

I’ll bet they will sell it for $3 grand
They just updated the ad
Low miles, should make it
And I’ll bet she could sell it for $2500 easy when she gets home

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/...563896505.html

I showed that ad to Maria, she said that one wouldn't work due to how low it is to the ground, Todd could get in but she would not be able to help him to get out, She is hoping for something like a Pathfinder, 4 runner, Durango, Tahoe etc.

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I checked that out. What do you do with a rental car when you are finished with it in Libby Montana.

That's a good question, I have no idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

I rented a car and drove to Billings last year and I think it was around $550. $1,800 sounds high.

It could be I am just going by what Maria told me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I know one way rental gets upcharged. Man I wish I could help. If it was go to Ohio and bring them back east I'd be hitting the road. What a raw deal on the company's behalf. Can't wrap my head around that. That Mazda might be the way to go. Something they can lay out in, and decent mpg. Only 44k on it, too

I feel the same way about the company, at this moment she still has the Semi so things could change, Hopefully they can work things out, it would be the simplest solution as the Semi Has a "small apt" with a kitchenette, shower toilet etc on the back

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

A flight is only $262 to $408, might be a better idea than 32 hours estimated driving.

Plus a car there may be rusty where you may not see it clearly.

Flying would be the quickest, the only issue is since the Semi truck has been their home they have about 500lbs of gear/personal belongings they would have ship home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Flight sounds like a good deal but her husband may not be cleared to fly right away. Bus maybe?

I'm not sure about clearance to fly or not, I'll mention a bus..

Thanks to all for the suggestions

Livrat · 04-27-2018, 03:09 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions and help, Maria found a vehicle and is now preparing for a long drive home

**Boog** · 04-27-2018, 03:38 PM

Good deal. I hope they have an uneventful trip home.

04-25-2018, 09:23 PM	#1
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Help needed in Columbus Ohio Hey guys, Two very good friends of mine (Todd and Maria) are in need of some help, They both are long haul truck drivers with a company truck and are stuck in Columbus. (Both are from Libby Montana). Todd had to have emergency triple bypass surgery on Tues and pretty much will unable to do anything for a while, To make matters worse the company they work for is coming to pick up their Semi truck/home in the next day or two. Maria is thinking about purchasing a SUV to drive back home but is not very savvy when it comes to mechanics. Is there anyone in the Columbus area that has something for sale?? or would be willing to help her out looking a a prospective SUV and possibly looking it over to make sure what ever vehicle purchased is road worthy of a 2000 mile trip?? She has a budget of $2500 - $3000 If anyone can help PM me for her contact details Thanks in advance!!

04-25-2018, 10:10 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio I wish I could figure a way to help. Any company worth it's salt would get the driver home. Start a Go Fund Me page. Maybe you could get her budget up a little. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-25-2018, 10:17 PM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Why not just rent a car to get home ?

04-25-2018, 10:47 PM	#5
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Here you go I’ll bet they will sell it for $3 grand They just updated the ad Low miles, should make it And I’ll bet she could sell it for $2500 easy when she gets home https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/...563896505.html Attached Images

04-25-2018, 11:01 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio I rented a car and drove to Billings last year and I think it was around $550. $1,800 sounds high. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-25-2018, 11:47 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio I know one way rental gets upcharged. Man I wish I could help. If it was go to Ohio and bring them back east I'd be hitting the road. What a raw deal on the company's behalf. Can't wrap my head around that. That Mazda might be the way to go. Something they can lay out in, and decent mpg. Only 44k on it, too __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-26-2018, 01:09 AM	#9
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio A flight is only $262 to $408, might be a better idea than 32 hours estimated driving. Plus a car there may be rusty where you may not see it clearly.

04-26-2018, 04:43 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Flight sounds like a good deal but her husband may not be cleared to fly right away. Bus maybe? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-26-2018, 08:37 AM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Some of my buddies here need to get some sleep. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-27-2018, 03:09 PM	#13
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Thanks for all of the suggestions and help, Maria found a vehicle and is now preparing for a long drive home

04-27-2018, 03:38 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Help needed in Columbus Ohio Good deal. I hope they have an uneventful trip home. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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