I'm a boomer, 75 next month. I purposely picked the Lariat for the Brown/Blue interior. Saw a Lariat with the Black interior and thought it was boring. To each his own.
Not sure why you are communicating with her insurance company. You should be going through your company who will go after hers in order to be compensated.
If it's any consolation, I have a 22 Lincoln Corsair. It uses the rotary dial to select the drive modes. It also keeps turning after the last option is selected.
First post to forum. I'm considering a 23 Lariat. Dealer is asking for 3000 above MSRP. Doesn't seem to want to budge. In looking at other dealers in my area, they are all looking for 5000-7500 above MSRP. Looking throughout the country, all are asking for above MSRP up to 10000. So, as of now...