I'm back!

[Mark]

Since my last mirage i had the following:

2020 Chevy sonic LT
2021 Chevy spark LT
2021 Nissan Versa SR
2021 Ford Ecosport SE AWD
1998 Ford Escort
Briefly drove my wife's 2021 Chevy spark 2LT

You buy new vehicles at about the same rate I do oil changes for my two vehicles.

They must not make them like the old Ford Escort these days?

[Dirk Diggler]

I was just minding my own business, & Ford articles kept popping up on my phone today.

I like how they justify 3 Maverick recalls -

"The 2022 Ford Maverick has already racked up three recalls. This doesn’t seem too bad compared to other options. For example, the 2021 Ford F-150 already has 11 recalls."

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/2022-fo...arting-emerge/

Bronco vehicles with engine failures -

"A thread concerning the 310-hp 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 Ecoboost powertrain blowing up first appeared on December 29, 2021. One blown engine is not a cause for concern, as there could be various reasons. But as of April 22, there are reports from 46 different Bronco owners, all complaining about the same engine."

https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-bronco...s-on-the-clock

My guess is that most Bronco owners have been wanting one for a long time (more than a year even). Imagine the long wait, & the engine blowing up on you!

I have very little faith in the current auto industry (especially Ford & GM).

I don't understand how Ford's design team could of missed the mark more, than the current Bronco look. It's hideous, nothing like it's iconic predecessor.