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Re: bring back the old trucks
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Posted by Dozerboss on September 17, 2004 at 22:20:08 from (207.69.140.33):
In Reply to: Re: bring back the old trucks posted by evielboweviel on September 17, 2004 at 16:41:42:
The trouble will come when they stop making all the electronic sensors and computer for a new truck. After 5 years they stop making certain parts. Don't have to worry about that kind of stuff with older trucks. I believe it's a big plan to keep us buying new, along with making you have to return to the dealer for repairs. Was looking at Ford NGS scanners for 95 up models on ebay, they still bring $1000 for 10 year old trucks. They must have been mighty expensive when new. I can envision the day when the brainbox will go and a junk yard is the only source for one. Old computers? sort of like buying an old TV to me. Differant than getting a used fender. Obsolete electronics...great plan, make parts unavailable so you can't keep it for 20 years.
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