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Originally Posted by widebody911
Well, that, and making cars that aren't complete siht.
I was in LA a few weeks ago rented a 2008 Mustang. It was the biggest POS I've driven in a while, and if you've seen some of my VWs, you'll agree that I know POS when I see it. It had less than 20k on the clock, but the interior bits were already coming loose, and there was some sort of squeaky-clunk coming from the back.
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Counterpoint:
First off, a rental car with 20,000 miles on it is akin to a 'normal' car with over 100,000 miles on it. Most folks abuse rentals mercilessly.
Secondly, I rented two Mustangs last year - a convertible in San Francisico, and an coupe in Orlando. Both were fine, although the coupe did have a 'check engine light on,' and the rental company said they just were not able to reset it, but the car was fine.
Thirdly: I bought a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac V8 new in March, 2007. I have just over 30,000 miles on the clock. No nagging issues, no unusual squeeks and rattles, and the only issue I've had was the 4WD Low actuator arm needed to be replaced under warranty.
The SUV is my daily driver, and I use it also as a tow vehicle for PCA DE's - I tow 4-8 times a year, and the closest track is 2 hours away, the furthest, 10.
I am hopeful that the truck will continue in its current direction.
-Z-man.