charwest
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- char & tony
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where is this?
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where is this?
Remember, there's using a vehicle in ways it was designed and then there's abusing a vehicle without care.You guys are great!
But I just can’t see taking a brand new truck and doing what you guys are doing to it. I mean if was a very wealthy, sure no problem. But for my everyday vehicle that I am still paying on, no way.
I do a lot of motorcycle track days/ amateur racing and I run across folks who have brand new financed motorcycles out on the race track all the time and just scratch my head.
Hungry Valley OHV here in SoCal (North of LA).where is this?
Nah, I was just badmouthing him about the "to be continued" marketing when he grabbed our interest at the end of the video!Hit him up...he's a member here...
I accidently key'd my own Ranger a week after getting it. I set a round padlock, key sticking straight up, on the bumber and then dropped the tailgate onto it.The way I figure it, we bought a truck to be a truck and if we don't use it like a truck, why have a truck?
But I'm guilty of being anal about it too. My son keeps saying "it's a truck, Dad!!" I tell him it's possible to take care of something and still get it dirty but family will not be patient with me babying the thing.
A "real" cowboy buddy said the first thing a true friend does when someone buys a new truck is key it for them -- that way they never have to worry about getting that first scratch.
I don't know about keying it on purpose; but I agree, once you get the first ding, you can stop worrying about it and enjoy your truck.The way I figure it, we bought a truck to be a truck and if we don't use it like a truck, why have a truck?
But I'm guilty of being anal about it too. My son keeps saying "it's a truck, Dad!!" I tell him it's possible to take care of something and still get it dirty but family will not be patient with me babying the thing.
A "real" cowboy buddy said the first thing a true friend does when someone buys a new truck is key it for them -- that way they never have to worry about getting that first scratch.
I accidently key'd my own Ranger a week after getting it. I set a round padlock, key sticking straight up, on the bumber and then dropped the tailgate onto it.
Got my first scratch literally the next morning after driving it home from the dealer, less than 24hrs of ownership. Upset at the time, but it was definitely a reliever. I've since added a handful more scratches and dings. Definitely a less stressful life.I don't know about keying it on purpose; but I agree, once you get the first ding, you can stop worrying about it and enjoy your truck.
I mean as poster above shared, this is the value of buying an older truck, it's pre-worn like an old pair of jeans. We also looked for a used ranger, none to be had and honestly the finance and cash incentives made the economics better than used even if we do wear it in before selling it.Got my first scratch literally the next morning after driving it home from the dealer, less than 24hrs of ownership. Upset at the time, but it was definitely a reliever. I've since added a handful more scratches and dings. Definitely a less stressful life.
Um...like my wife says...You are not the first, but your are the best!, eh?I mean as poster above shared, this is the value of buying an older truck, it's pre-worn like an old pair of jeans. We also looked for a used ranger, none to be had and honestly the finance and cash incentives made the economics better than used even if we do wear it in before selling it.
The problem with that for me is my control issue. I like/need to know and be in control of what has happened to my things. Getting something used also never quite feels like it's ever mine. I always feel like I'm just continuously borrowing someone else's item. I'll admit it's a personal problem, and not entirely valid, but I am but a human with irrational issues. hahaI mean as poster above shared, this is the value of buying an older truck, it's pre-worn like an old pair of jeans. We also looked for a used ranger, none to be had and honestly the finance and cash incentives made the economics better than used even if we do wear it in before selling it.