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Oh, I thought it was going to be a stainless cover for the cheap plastic on the sill. Disappointed that it's yet another corporate logo sticker.

No. Extroversion is a mental disorder that needs treatment and medication to overcome. These sick people need to go back in their shells and stop trying to meet new people... When I see these people with their s*it eating grins changing directions to shuffle my way to start up a needless...

why would you WANT to have conversations with random people? Are you extroverted? I think there are medications and treatments for that. 😄

I wonder how much is the equipment, and how much is the driver becoming accustomed to the equipment?

New cars made since CAD/CAM was instituted in about 2000 don't really have much "break-in" to do. The machining tolerances are already very high, so there are few to no high spots to wear down with use. Any mfg defects in the machining and assembly are quickly worn down and correctly seated. If...

The use of insulation on the hood seems a little antithetical for the people who like bolt-on "accessories". Cars should be quiet, THAT is a sign of superior engineering and luxury. EVs are a cheap way to get that effect, sort of cheating. Of course, some people have lower brain activity...

Didn't someone test this with a temp gun and found out it did NOTHING? Also with a db meter, with almost zero difference. Thus, it's more of a decoration than anything. But some guys like to decorate, so there's that.

Apologies to OP for the thread hijack.

same as a trophy wife, but we're not married. Doesn't insulate me, though, I think it's automatically common-law after living together a certain amount of years here. At a dozen, I think I'm trapped. I should get to work creating a Trust so that assets are safe from wild hares.

In the last 5 years, cars didn't depreciate much until recently. Using the Maverick as an example; a used '22 XLT in '24 with 30k+ miles was worth $25-27k+ (what people were paying for them) and a brand new one was $29k+ (after dealer mark-up over the $27.5k msrp). Why buy a used one? Of course...

I wonder if they use Torx + or Torx Double Plus Good? For us a cassette toilet is fine; that's what I have in my Transit(not Connect). The trick is to only use it if you have to, relying on rest areas or store and public restrooms most of the time. And if we're going to be in the same spot for...

Two personal anecdotes: When you buy a car new, you know EXACTLY what's it's been through and how it's been maintained. It comes at a higher cost, but you're paying for that knowledge/peace of mind. Still, I would consider a car with less than 5k miles to basically be "new", and you don't have...

Using other sales of similar condition vans nationwide, I would have easily received $28-30k, even with the dying $20 sensor in the tranny that required a $3k operation to replace it at a shop. You couldn't buy just the sensor from Ford, you had to buy the entire valve body with it installed...

The older I get, the more value I put on my time and health than my wallet. That's why I think I will start only keeping vehicles for a bit after warranty expires, maybe even buy a (good) extended warranty, instead of keeping them 10+ years gambling that I won't run into a major repair. I threw...

Disservice centers acting as agents for Ford (Ford doesn't own or operate dealerships) can often do things like this because it doesn't affect their profit margins, and may actually increase them, since FoMoCo reimburses them for the work they do on warranty. I'm sure there are eyes watching and...

And while you're at it, get some of THESE stickers to make your pickup faster and get better mileage:

weird how it already went up $5/10%. That's the current Merkun economy/tariffs for you. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW97M88L?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I installed the tailgate mat I bought last week. $45 on Amazon. About 3mm thick rubber, I was kind of expecting a rigid ABS cover, so I'm pleased it's rubber. Came in a little 18" x 4" x 4" box. It comes with VHB tape on the edges, and I think you're supposed to install it over the screws, but...

For the most part, all you need to do most work on a vehicle is a set of sockets and wrenches (metric), and a few oddballs like a large 24mm socket or whatever fits that crucial nut on your vehicle. Then you can start adding in specialty (E-socket)or convenience tools (serpentine belt wrench) to...

I bought mine for about $27k out the door a year ago during the "employee pricing". If I was offered $27k by Carvana, or even $28k, I don't know if I would take it. The main reason being: what am I going to replace it with? A new one for $31k (if I'm lucky; probably more like $33-34k for an XT...