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My father showed me what is was like living during and after the Great Depression. He fixed everything himself, never threw anything he could possibly use away (you know those butter cookie tins were full of nuts and bolts), and you could see the look of defeat in his eyes if he had to call someone for help.
I got my 2000 Ranger when I was 15 (1 year old w/ 13k miles on it). I paid $1000 of the $10,000 price and my dad covered the rest. Is this a little spoiled.....yes, but he told me this line that stuck with me since: "Your yard, your wife, and your truck should never have another man's hands placed upon them"
I've never had someone cut or fertilize my yard and I've done all repairs on my truck since I've had it. Been my daily driver for almost 18 years.
He showed me you didn't have to have the fanciest car every year and from that I never had a car payment. This allowed me to have enough money for a 20% down payment on my house. There are over 100 houses on my street in my neighborhood and only about 10 of us put down 20%. I'm the youngest, others are in their 50s.
90% of my neighbors pay someone to cut their 1/4 acre of grass.
I thank my dad for the way he raised me.
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2000 XLT 2.5L A/T 2WD
Mods:
Power Windows/Locks Mirrors using OEM harness and parts
Explorer Sportrac White Face Cluster
Explorer OHC and Auto-dim Mirror
Auto Door Locks
Full HID Projector Retrofit