Josh Ortiz
Member
Well guys, I never was one to post alot on here, but just wanted to say thank you for everything I've learned from this site. My ST was purchased by my grandma brand new with 75 miles on it in the summer of 2002. In 2009, it was handed down to me when I turned 16...I learned to love this truck...despite mileage of over 200,000. In 2011, the truck was passed down to my younger brother...We began to work on it together...changing spark plugs, shocks, the pita water pump, etc.
Two months ago, my brother and my best friend were involved in a life-changing accident. My brother is fine, while my best friend is still in the hospital suffering from paralysis from the waist down. In an attempt to make a U-turn, they were struck by a van on the front driver at 70 mph, then hit from the passenger side, also at 70 mph by a chevy pickup with brush guard...the driver said he had cruise control set, without time to react.
Eventually I plan to get another ST...for me this truck was perfect, just needed 4x4. At 10 years old, and having had just broken 280,000 miles, the "Green Machine" was still running as strong as ever. Thanks for all the great info over the years, and I still catch myself reading up on the forum from time to time. Just remember guys, always be on alert, things happen in the blink of an eye...
Two months ago, my brother and my best friend were involved in a life-changing accident. My brother is fine, while my best friend is still in the hospital suffering from paralysis from the waist down. In an attempt to make a U-turn, they were struck by a van on the front driver at 70 mph, then hit from the passenger side, also at 70 mph by a chevy pickup with brush guard...the driver said he had cruise control set, without time to react.
Eventually I plan to get another ST...for me this truck was perfect, just needed 4x4. At 10 years old, and having had just broken 280,000 miles, the "Green Machine" was still running as strong as ever. Thanks for all the great info over the years, and I still catch myself reading up on the forum from time to time. Just remember guys, always be on alert, things happen in the blink of an eye...
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