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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Perhaps it's changes in attitudes as well. Our 1999 Ranger is at the 52,000 miles mark, still runs well, has given us few problems over the years...why should I buy a new something or other?
Cars are losing their role as "status" items these days...I mean, outside of the diminishing in numbers "car guy" circles, few people give a damn about what the other person drives. Back in the 50's, it was a big deal whenever a neighbor bought a new car...all the dads would gather around, discussing the new model machine.
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent."
-Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.)
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