Goodbye to My Ol' Friend

My daily driver for the last twelve years has been a big black Ford Expedition – Eddie Bauer Limited with all the options. I’ve logged 265,000 miles on the ol’ boy and it has been a really good vehicle. Put a K&N intake and a Gibson cat-back exhaust on it after warranty ran out and saw mileage jump 10% in town and almost 20% on the road. I recently had to rebuild the rear end as the axles were worn at the seals and the bearings and clutches were growling. Gone through a few sets of tires and it’s working on the third set of plugs but in general it has been a great rig. Never a ding on it and the paint still shines nice and other than the driver’s seat, the leather is like new. I found a deal on a newer Navigator and the Expedition became surplus.

Called the local rescue mission to donate it and they didn’t seem too excited to come get it rather asked if I could drive across town and drop it off. Hmmm – not too convenient. Tried the Veterans and they also had a “few questions…” so I ended up giving it to a young couple with four kids in our church who have been battling an old Land Rover that has turned into a money pit. Washed and detailed the interior and it looked good. There were a lot of hugs and some happy tears when they came to get it. Gave them a file on all service records, the title and a check for $86 to transfer the title and let him know that with regular oil changes and some TLC this rig could see another 100K.

Joanie and I maybe got a bit misty eyed as well – it sure felt like the right thing to do. Our hope is that they get a lot of miles out of it.

Best way ever to let a car go.

I applaud you and your wife, Glenn! What a wonderful act of pure charity, helping a young, growing family. Good on ya'!

You know that old saying, "what goes around comes around."? Well it applies to good stuff, too; you're building up some credit here. Good on ya'.

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outstanding glenn .

Good Folks doing Good Things - - - God Bless Y'all, Glenn - - - - - - Em

One of the best stories I've heard in a while. Glad it's going
to a good home. That is a good deed Glen.

That is great of you! Isn't it crazy how organizations ask for donations and nearly turn them down because it may cost them something even though they will still benefit more than the pesky cost? It's crazy.

Good Job!...you and your wife should pat yourselves on the back for being fantastic people!

It's nice to here good things done for people who need it!you made a familys life a little better.bless you!
The organizations you were trying to give it to would of never appreciated it the way they will. Jonathan

Great job, feels good to do something so nice!