Do you remember the first vehicle you had? Those first vehicles can leave a mark on someone and can impact what you do with future vehicle purchases.
My first car was a total piece of junk. It didn’t run well, it had issues all the time and it just wasn’t enjoyable. Because of that I will never go with that brand of car again. It’s nothing against that maker, but it’s in my head now.It’s probably the same with you in the utility construction business. You remember the very first vacuum excavator, drill, trencher, etc. and have either good or bad
