I own a fortune in Snap-On tools. My grandkids will be able to use them, assuming the next generation takes as good of care of them as I do.
On the same subject, I have been overly impressed with my Milwaukee tools too.
I've been pretty happy with cell phones over the last couple years. I haven't had a bad one is quite a while. I have a Galaxy 6 right now. My wife has all kinds of issues with here Galaxy 7, but my 6 works perfectly.
I think Stihl and Husqvarna have both proven to be equipment that lasts. I only own one Stihl, but know several people with both brands that have ran for years with no issues.
On the older stuff.... I agree. They don't build things like they used to. I just sold my 1990 Dodge D250 diesel truck. 500,000 miles on the original motor with the only "engine" parts that got replaced were the injection pump at 250K and it had the "killer dowel pin" fall out and get fixed before 200K. Other than that, it was all just standard wear items and parts that just wear out. It was hard to sell the ol' girl. I had had her for nearly 15 years and put over half the miles on it she had. But.... I got me a 1991 Chevy K2500 for a steal that is in fantastic shape. When I get done fixing up a few more things I'll have to post up some pics.
Ian, as a "veteran" mechanic, I have to say that on your Ford..... well.... I guess every now and again even Ford can make a good one. LMFAO!
