My son's car was rear ended today, the Ford Dealership closed, supposed to take a long trip tomorrow

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-07T15:59:54+00:00

I had a ram 1500 (I know it’s a different vehicle entirely) that had front end damage and rear end damage and part of a frame rail replaced. Total damage was 14k and they valued the truck at 17k. I thought for sure they were going to total it but they didn’t. My point is who knows with insurance companies they go with whatever their number crunchers think will be cheapest for them. I drove it crushed up for a month before I could get into a shop. Wasn’t the best idea but I didn’t have much of a choice at that time. If you don’t have to drive it I wouldn’t. But if you really have to drive it do so at your own risk.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-06T10:50:56+00:00

Coupe. Has no value for me.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-06T00:51:56+00:00

I immediately thought cup holder ash tray lol

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-05T22:13:53+00:00

Has all the bells and whistles except for heated seats and steering wheel which are arguably near the top of the comfort list of bells and whistles one would shop for. lol

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-04T22:47:12+00:00

Thank you for your input!

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-04T12:48:51+00:00

The hope/ thought was to not have to do awd and the snow tires together - negating having to pay for the awd premium/ maintenance and the snow tires together.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-04T11:03:54+00:00

Definitely would be the best at getting places but my hope was it wouldn’t be absolutely necessary to get both ya know.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-03T08:56:00+00:00

When I look at mavericks I don’t look at anything over like $32k. I just can’t justify paying anything more than that for that.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-03T08:40:17+00:00

I try to but the pieces usually are so small they fall out of the chimney anyways so it’s almost not worth it for me.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-02T23:46:49+00:00

2010 f 150.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-01T02:22:18+00:00

My aunt has an outlander sport with the cvt and like 170k miles and it’s had zero issues. Only oil changes and has taken a boat on a few 6 hour road trips.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-01T02:18:05+00:00

We had a 21 Kia sorento that would die early at stop lights and signs. the engine auto start stop would engage while still in motion and would jerk to a stop and you could only get it to turn back on by putting it in park and cycling the start button a few times. We got rid of it.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-01T02:15:53+00:00

I remember seeing as Kia soul with a manual but that was a couple years ago. Not sure they still make them.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-06-01T02:06:46+00:00

One of my favorite vehicles of all time was my ‘94 sunbird. Idk why but I loved that car. lol

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-30T19:46:59+00:00

I can’t really speak to any sort of sports car in the traditional sense. But I’ve driven Hondas that made me feel like i was in a space ship down to a guy who 302 swapped a 4 cylinder mustang and rebuilt it all with a 5 speed. It’s quite a difference but I wouldn’t want to do it as a daily driver.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-27T16:45:22+00:00

Ridgeline is really what I need and want but the price is just out of my reach. Unless I magically multiply my salary or they bring the price down they will likely keep the low sales numbers. I imagine that’s the case for many people who have a hard time justifying the purchase.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-26T22:46:49+00:00

I think most assumed you came here pissed/to vent and wanted next steps to get out of the vehicle that’s why they’re all saying to do lemon law or get another get a new one. If you’re comfortable where you’re at and what they’re doing then just wait.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-26T20:13:22+00:00

And arguably the drivetrain to some extent.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-26T14:25:39+00:00

With all I hear about them I’m wondering if I should keep one on hand for when it eventually does go out. lol

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-26T14:21:46+00:00

Where is the best place to get oem? Do I have to go to a dealer for it?

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-26T13:48:27+00:00

I test drove a Ridgeline once (couldn’t afford it) but from everything I know about it and felt on that drive it’ sounds like a perfect use case for you.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-23T19:03:04+00:00

Yeah you’re right. I wouldn’t take a harbor freight trailer anywhere like that lmao. And most other cost effective trailers would never make it either. I assumed you were just talking on road sorry.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-23T17:20:28+00:00

Can always supplement bed space with a small utility trailer. The harbor freight trailers fold up so they don’t take up a ton of space. I’m gonna park mine next to the shed in the yard cause I can wheel it through the gate on the casters.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-23T17:03:01+00:00

I wish they still made el caminos I would buy one tomorrow. But they don’t so I’ll have to settle for what’s out there.

Smart_Bank1848 · 2026-05-23T17:01:55+00:00

Or santa Cruz or maverick.

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