Recent content by Ernest T

I’ve spent more money than prudent restoring a few cars, motorcycles, and boats. It’s not about the money, but the satisfaction of saving something. Good job.

Damn, prices changed a lot in the early 2010s. I bought a 3500 Dually with Cummins diesel in 2010 for $42,000. I don't remember what the list price was.

We seldom trade vehicles, preferring to sell our current vehicle then purchase the replacement. In the case of the BS, we weren’t replacing any vehicle so it was strictly a purchase. We put $8K down and got a loan at our CU for the rest. Even with that, our ‘25 BS BL is only worth $32K in...

I went with the Badlands because of the engine. It’s pretty well appointed except for the rubber floor mat. I don’t like how quickly it gets dirty. It shows dirt a lot quicker than carpet.

If that was electrical and from that Bronco, I think the dash would be lit up like a Christmas Tree.

How about they don’t send autos out of the factory with safety defects that require repair at a record pace?

my ‘17 F150 does the same thing.

This is what my Bronco does.

My ‘25 Badlands doesn’t beep the horn when I get out with the keys in my pocket. There is a momentary chime. I don’t know how often it sounds, but I only hear it once before moving away from the car.

My ex-wife punctured two oil pans, an EXPENSIVE one in a BMW 325i and a pretty thick steel one in an Oldsmobile 88. I thought she’d ruined the motor in the Olds because she drove it 30 miles leaking oil the whole way. It didn’t have two quarts in it when she got home. Surprisingly it made it to...

And a potential hindrance as he found out!

You obviously bought the wrong tool for the job you want it to do. I’d buy what I really want and go to another forum were I you. Life’s too short and vehicles are too easily replaceable to suffer with something that won’t do the job.

Shades of National Lampoon’s Vacation.

This is a reflection of Ford’s leadership. It’s a wonder the board hasn’t done something about it yet.

Those can be good deals. Congrsts!