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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:11 PM
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When you're older than dirt and need to downsize because you can't climb any more, that is all you have to choose from. LOL
Hopefully I never have to find out ... LOL
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:11 PM
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Maybe you can get a recording of a big block motor and play it when you are going down the road... LOL
Too much trouble.
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:13 PM
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Anyone that drives a Ford will have either a SUV or truck, unless you opt for a Mustang or the EcoSport.
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:14 PM
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Too much trouble.
Yeah

That's one thing about the 6.7L... No sound... It's quiet with no knocking
 
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Hopefully I never have to find out ... LOL
I sure hope that you're not going to drop dead in the next couple of weeks.
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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Anyone that drives a Ford will have either a SUV or truck, unless you opt for a Mustang or the EcoSport.
Stopped this morning and walked around an EcoSport and did not like its scrunched down body.
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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I sure hope that you're not going to drop dead in the next couple of weeks.
I don't plan on that happening... LOL
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:19 PM
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Yeah

That's one thing about the 6.7L... No sound... It's quiet with no knocking
I am surprised at how quiet that motor is,
 
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I don't plan on that happening... LOL
Good!
I wouldn't have anyone to harrass in the evenings. LOL
 
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Stopped this morning and walked around an EcoSport and did not like its scrunched down body.
I have not seen one in person but to me it looks similar to the Honda CRV.
 
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Good!
I wouldn't have anyone to harrass in the evenings. LOL
Neil is still around...
 
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I have not seen one in person but to me it looks similar to the Honda CRV.
It's a lot smaller than a CRV
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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Neil is still around...
Not if he's asleep! LOL
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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Neil is still around...
Yeah, when Sandy is not stalking my butt.
 
Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:24 PM
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I have not seen one in person but to me it looks similar to the Honda CRV.
I did not like it!
 



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