Enga; I bought a 2004 Ford pickup about 3 weeks ago and am already sorry that I did. It is far too complex for my taste. For someone that daily-drives a W123, the 3-valve 5.4 engine is an abomination. It replaced a '97 Dodge I had for 18 years.

I think I would have been better served with something like your old truck. One in excellent condition however was more far expensive than the 2004 I bought.