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I bought a Ford F-150 4X4 Crew Cab right before moving down here. I wanted to buy a Toyota, even though it's nearly the same size and the MPG is basically the same. But Ford was giving a ton of rebates and cash back and Toyota wouldn't honor the warranty here in Mexico. I felt like I had to go with the Ford. Had to pay cash. Mexico won't let you bring a vehicle in, long term, if you don't own it out right. Well you can if your bank will sign a notorized letter stating they know you're bring it into the country. Not a conversation I wanted to have , nor needed to, have with my credit union.
I wanted something big enough to carry all the stuff I wanted to bring with me as well as two very large dogs. Now that I'm here it stays parked most days. Unless I'm doing a Costco run there's really no need for it. The gas mileage sucks (though gas here is under $3 a gallon), it's too damn big for the streets and parking spaces. Much easier to take the bus or walk.
I'd sell it if I could and buy a "smart car" type vehicle or even a VW Bug, Golf etc... My Ford's a POS. The seats started unraveling at about 10K, Not even the drivers seat the unused passenger seat. The CD players been replaced twice and still doesn't work. I had numerous issues with the engine. The latest "event" being a spark plug wire that fried out in the middle of the jungle. And the alignment has never been right, the steering wheel feels like it's vibrating in your hand and the tires wear much quicker on the front outside edge on the passenger side.
Again POS- I recommend anything over a new Ford.
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