Have an old car? You’re not alone. Vehicle age hits record

AP ^ | June 27, 2019 | Staff

[McGruff]

Around where I live I can't believe how many people drive newer cars or SUVs. I often wonder how they can afford the payments along with a house and all the other expenses of modern day life.

[Yardstick]

They’ve had rain sensors on the glass for years, for turning on automatic wipers. I think they may be embedding radar receivers to detect when vehicles ahead are braking.

[minnesota_bound]

#168 I guess to drive up repair costs, more profit for them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/business/windshield-repairs.html

[advertising guy]

Pics of the distracting cleavage or it didn’t happen

[minnesota_bound]

No photos as I was distracted....
Bought at this fine place.
https://tinyurl.com/y27opqcp

[advertising guy]

A different kinda stacked

[a little elbow grease]

Bought my 1998 1500 Silverado brand new from the dealer. She’s now got about 210,000 miles on her.

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Just askin'.....

I assume there is a very good answer to this, but:

.... why is the Silverado a female?

[Windflier]

.... why is the Silverado a female?

Don't know, but for as long as I can remember, all mechanized conveyances have been labeled as feminine.