Wow ... sorry to hear about such trouble!
I'm in New Jersey and feel the same as The 3100 Rule -- I live a block away from the local school here and the neighborhood is booming with kids. They ALL love my truck! They wave and shout whenever I drive by, ask me to honk the horn (they think it's a cool horn) ... mischief night comes and goes with no eggs ... they all walk right past my truck every morning and afternoon and they often go up to it and peek in the windows, etc ... after a snowfall I often see adult footprints leading up to the doors -- people stop on the road, get out and peek in the windows but never open the doors ... nothing but awe and respect wherever I go!
On the highways and side streets I get more courtesy than I would in a newer vehicle ... people stop and let me go if I'm turning ... and I always get thumbs up, waves, honking horns and flashing lights everywhere.
Hmphh! I'm surprised to see so many *different* experiences, as posted above.
