Recent content by Pknopp

I'm not saying that auto manufacturers won't seek every angle to squeeze every penny out of you, just look at Ford wanting you to pay monthly for the wi-fi package but I don't get too riled up myself because I did a report on this in college in 1980. All cars were going to have sealed hoods...

It's largely irrelevant. The facts are you can't work on today's cars without expensive computer instruments and tools. The corner mechanic can't afford that. Heck, many Cadillac dealers dropped Cadillac because they couldn't afford the new equipment. Our Hybrid parts are warrantied for 8...

And that should be noted BUT I am certainly glad Ford added the full size to the towing package. Since I will be towing, towing with a donut isn't encouraging and being left on the side of the road with the inflator and a trailer is no fun either.

The one thing I will really miss with my Honda Ridgeline is being able to change the oil without even jacking it up. You access the filter through the wheel well. That noted, I always join up on boards like this because after going through the nonsense (not that the nonsense can't be fun)...

I just got my truck. I wouldn't have bought one without a tow package. I'll only note going down the road the possible resale opportunities. Uhaul uses a 4 pin set up so you are good there with an occasional use and no package but I'll be pulling our 16 foot Casita trailer. 7 pin and as towed...

My first post. I don't even have things set up yet. I got some good chuckles reading the thread. I just got my light blue Lariat Hybrid. I stared at it a long time. I kinda would have liked a green and seriously considered black but I simply know I wouldn't be bothered in keeping the black clean...