At the time, the hybrid was standard and lower cost than the Ecoboost. So that means nothing. My insurance cost are very low.
Fairly worthless article.
I use mine as a third key I have hidden it in the truck. It has always worked for me when needed. It's a comfort to know it's there and it saved a lot of money.
I was at about 40,000 and had a side puncture that couldn't be repaired. I went ahead and bought a new set at that point. I felt I had another 10,000 on the originals.
Who wears the pants in your family? After 42 years of marriage, I just tell my wife I'm in charge and to mind her own business. It works about twice a decade.