EK>On Oct 24, 2015 02:32pm, TOM WALKER wrote to MARK HOFMANN:

EK>MH>>Just wondering how many people are still reading the Automotive echo?

EK>MH>>I would like to see this become a good place to talk about cars, repairs
EK>MH>>tricks, motorcycles, etc again.

EK>TW> I will be mostly lurking as Automobiels have left this old guy in the
EK>TW> dust.

EK>Same here.. I used to swing the meanest wrench in town. Now i look under the
EK>hood and don't have a clue.

While not the Meansest wrench in town in my younger uears i was pretty
good. Did everything except automatic transmision work.
In fact I would select my next Used car, the last New car I bought was a
1961 Ford Falcon, from the Consumer Reports WORST used car list.
Nowdays I cannot even change my own oil because of an inner ear problem
but with the Computerized Nightmare engine control systems I don't think
I woudl enjoy working on cars nearly as much.

EK>Got to drive a late model Ford Focus today. Great little car with lots of pe
EK>and handles well. Ford is for sure cranking out a good product.

I still follow the market and an impressed with how Ford is doing.
Far better then what I call GM Junk or Chrysler Crap.

EK>Has anyone seen Ford's new service commercials with Dwayne Johnson (WWE The
EK>Rock) that guy has the gift of gab. Sure beats getting his body destroyed in
EK>the ring.

I caught the "Got Milk" ad. Very good one

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