We've been risk takers for a loooong time! The engine still uses no oil,
and that's at about 140,000 miles. Knock on wood. Hey if Hondas can run
200,000 miles so can Fords. :-)
--Pat K
Smokerbros@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 8/12/00 11:09:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> lollipop@ricochet.net writes:
>
> << The 24 years referred to Scot's claim on his dad's truck; our van is
> only an 86; 10 years younger! And maintenance costs have not been that
> bad as long as we stay away from a Ford dealer. The biggest cost this
> year was making the fuel gauge read; as you know, Charlie, that's a very
> important feature for a 460 V8! Gotta have it. >>
>
> Good point about that fuel gauge!!! I just know that any vehicle over
> 100,000 miles will require some repairs. I just don't think I'm going to
> want to take the risk of making them on the road...
>
> CHD
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