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Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Originally Posted by Laneco
I think that not buying one for say, TWO years might be a good idea, Paul. Think about the issue with the Triton V8's and yakking the spark plugs out of the heads. Those problems showed up sporadically the first year, but by the time they had been out TWO years, between the failures and the stripped holes from changing plugs, it became very obvious that it was a serious, widespread problem.
I would love this exercise to be 100% successful for Ford, Paul. But my past issue with Ford dealers and their inability to properly diagnose/troubleshoot the vehicles that they MAKE have created a great deal of suspicion in my mind. My confidence level in their skills with this very complicated engine are absolutley zero.
Man, I really hope I'm wrong... Because this car is truly brilliant.
angela
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Good points, Angela. I wish there was an Oregon equal to Brenspeed, a very popular Mustang shop back east...then the only time I'd see a dealer would be to buy a car.
But the same thing happens with Porsches...a poll would probably show that many here are unhappy with dealership service departments.
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-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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