[V8] arrival of the faster rats....

[Kent McLean]

Dave Saad wrote:
> Honestly in your case I would look at an explorer. Not sexy perhaps but they are cheap to buy and own and will hold up in the winter conditions. My 4.6l 2003 has plenty of power and has yet to cost me a nickel 

Roger may not agree with you, but you’re not wrong.  A few years ago I had to take my significant other’s 2002 Ford Taurus to get a state inspection sticker.  The shop looked it over and said, “It needs a new muffler and tail pipe.” Me, “How much?” Shop, “$239.” Me, thinking that wasn’t too bad, followed up with, “How much for labor?” The service writer gave me a funny look and said, “That includes parts and labor.” I chuckled and explained I was used to much higher prices getting my Audis fixed.

There’s something to be said for American cars, even if driving experience isn’t one of them.
 
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Kent McLean
’02 VW Beetle TDI and lots of ex-Audis, including Bad Puppy