• fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I think every old Ranger is begging to be put out of it’s misery. Those cars were piles of shit when new, and even bigger piles of shit now that they’re old.

    • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
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      8 months ago

      On average, people junk cars at about 20 years. A few really do last longer, particularly if they’re not driven daily.

      • Nir@lemmy.world
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        8 months ago

        If you’re handy or willing to learn, it’s entirely possible to ship of Theseus most pre-2005 vehicles. For some models it could ultimately be economical.

    • FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      Protect that thing like it’s worth its weight in gold. I had a 91 that was unstoppable until someone else hit it running a red light. Got an edge now and it’s close but not the same