Our '98 Ford Ranger didn't need any work done on it until it was out of warranty. It was twelve years and 80k before we had to start repairs. A great truck all-in-all. On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote: > Ditto Mike. Late model rice burners are probably the best bang for the > buck for new drivers. > > --- On *Mon, 1/3/11, Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx>* wrote: > > > From: Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: [tcb] Re: Hello? (echo) helloooo > To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date: Monday, January 3, 2011, 10:53 AM > > I have refused to sell cars to guy's who said they wanted to buy it for > their teenager. After my Daughter wrecked 3 VW's and was hurt pretty bad on > the last one I would not buy her anything without an airbag. > > As far as maintenance goes my daughters Hyundai doesn't even need a tuneup > till 100k miles no plug or anything just oil changes. > > > On 1/3/2011 8:51 AM, Denis Dodson wrote: > > So, In case there is anyone out there, I’ll start a discussion. > > > > Chuck says his neighbor is looking for a Splitty for his wife for her > Birthday. So, it makes me think of all the discussions at the gas pumps I > have had, over the years, with people who say that they would like to own > one. From teen age girls who want one ‘cuz they’re cute, to old men who want > one ‘cuz he knew a guy who had one in his youth, the questions are often the > same as are my responses; > > > > You gotta really like to work on cars. Not a little, all the time. > > > > Are they reliable? No. Never get in one without a cell phone and a Triple A > card. > > > > Do they get good gas mileage? Not really. > > > > Are they safe? Absolutely not. You might as well be tied to the front. > > > > Where can I get one? Pay a lot of money or look in the woods. > > > > How much would you sell yours for? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! > > > > Let’s discuss. > > > > > > > > > >