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In my experience, if you weren't so stuck on Ford, and considered other brands, you wouldn't have to sell at 100K and could keep them longer without getting nickle-and-dimed to death.The two things I consider when purchasing a new vehicle is Brand Loyalty ( Ford Only ) and Reliability. We have always bought Fords and have had fantastic luck with them. Whether it be new or used, we haven't had many issues over the years. I am a big stickler on maintaining my vehicles, especially since it is a decent investment when you are purchasing new. We are both due for a new car as our 2007 F150 and 2007 Edge are both getting close to 100,000 miles. I don't like to keep them past that simply because that is when they start to nickle and dime you.
I do like Ford trucks, fwiw, but am not too hip on their cars.
I have certain brands that I prefer, because I have had good experiences with them, but I am not "brand loyal" by any stretch of the imagination. Things change, and I try to adapt with the changes. For example, I have owned two Mazdas and have had excellent experiences with them, but right now I think they have regressed and would not be as willing to consider them.