The pickup (Ford F150) that I drove for 7 years was in excellent condition, had good tires and I still called it my new ride. But, it did have 179,000+ miles on it and when the Chevy salesman made me a sweetheart deal on a Silverado I succumbed to the temptation. The pickup is great, I really like it, but it may be jinxed. The 2nd day of ownership I met a snowplow that put a rock into the windshield ($300). Yesterday at 2 months ownership I hit a pheasant that took out a headlight ($610). Both accidents occurred 15 miles North of town on #71. So either that mile marker or the pickup must be jinxed. Any detour to the ranch is a long way around.
