"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:42:36 GMT, Don White
wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers wrote:
Don White wrote:

Don,

While in principle I agree with you, especially on a boat exposed to the
elements, I didn't even know they still made cars without power windows
and door locks.

With boats and cars, I would seriously consider buying the popular
options, even if it was not a high priority to me, if I was considering
the resale value of the boat/car. If you plan on keeping the boat/car
till it is ready for the scrap heap, it is not important.

My 2 month old 2006 Ford Ranger 'Sport' Super Cab has roll up windows
and manual locks. 1995 mini-van...same.

Wow, I didn't know it was possible to get a new vehicle without the
'power'
options. I see the power stuff is a $405 option for your truck, but for
many trucks and cars the power windows, etc., are standard equipment. The
F150 doesn't show power windows as an option so I assume they're standard
equipment, as is their locking system.

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'Til next time,

John H



My hunch is that power windows and locks are cheaper to build and install
than their mechanical counterparts.

RCE