Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous

explorerx4

One time, I traded in one a Fusion and forgot my sunglasses in the overhead bin.
Didn;t have the keys anymore, so I used the keypad code to open the car and retrieve them.

stickguy

I just did one. A few extra steps depending on how your photo library is set up. But start with the drop down of the landscape (far right icon) and hit choose files then photo library. At that point click on the pictures you want and they will have a blue checkmark. After that I just had to click on add and the code shows up in the message box. When you submit the picture loads.

mjfloyd1

@breld said:
Congrats on the 4Runner @mjfloyd1! Love the color - inside and out.

My 19 yr old daughter describes the 4Runner color as “sick” which I believe to be complimentary.

mjfloyd1

@stickguy said:

Nice back end🤣

mjfloyd1

Looks like the moonstone changes a lot with different light too. Sharp looking car and color. I’d like to see some interior shots. Hopefully it has plaid guts for the connoisseurs.

stickguy

Pretty sure Sandy got an SE. A GTI has to have plaid seats

mjfloyd1

@stickguy said:
Pretty sure Sandy got an SE. A GTI has to have plaid seats

Yep has to be SE to get HK stereo and panoramic roof

xwesx

mjfloyd1 said:

My 19 yr old daughter describes the 4Runner color as “sick” which I believe to be complimentary.

Well, I don't know.... you're the doctor! When patients come in looking like that, are they also sick?

mjfloyd1

Blue is not a good color for a patient. I like how you think

Sandman6472

Went with the "SE" model as it had everything I wanted or needed. Those pics are exactly what I got. Haven't driven much having these last 3 days off but back to work tomorrow & Sunday. Will be lucky if I get to 3K miles in the coming year. Have a list of my mileage from 12/2/2019 when I started at Enterprise, starting at 63K and ending up at basically 80K on 7/2/25. So basically, 17K between those two dates. So, my yearly mileage went down dramatically once I got a part time gig closer to home.

ab348

Is Moonstone Gray in the “Old Man Gray” color family?

mjfloyd1

@mjfloyd1 said:
Blue is not a good color for a patient. I like how you think

But since it is a Smurf, it’s normal

mjfloyd1

@ab348 said:
Is Moonstone Gray in the “Old Man Gray” color family?

Depends on the lighting. If it’s dark out, yes. If it is light out, it looks light so no

cdnpinhead

ab348 said:

Is Moonstone Gray in the “Old Man Gray” color family?

More like battleship gray.

mjfloyd1

@stickguy said:
Pretty sure Sandy got an SE. A GTI has to have plaid seats

Looks like configurator on VW.com shows titan black guts.

I could only see plaid on an S., but that was on a Raiti rides video. The configurator for the S shows titan black too.

Does that mean it loses its GTI card?

Sandman6472

Didn't like the new blue for 2025 and even though I did like the white pearl paint on the one I test drove around Memorial Day, just didn't like it enough to pull the trigger then. For what could possibly be my last automobile, think I made the right choice with the Moonstone Grey. Just need to get the windows tinted within the next few weeks, the same darkness I had before as even though it was his lightest shade, it kept enough heat out and was easy to see out of at night. Luckily though, we no longer drive much at night!

mjfloyd1

@cdnpinhead said:
More like battleship gray.

AKA Primer. I actually like it especially on the GTi

mjfloyd1

@Sandman6472 said:
Didn't like the new blue for 2025 and even though I did like the white pearl paint on the one I test drove around Memorial Day, just didn't like it enough to pull the trigger then. For what could possibly be my last automobile, think I made the right choice with the Moonstone Grey. Just need to get the windows tinted within the next few weeks, the same darkness I had before as even though it was his lightest shade, it kept enough heat out and was easy to see out of at night. Luckily though, we no longer drive much at night!

That gray will be easier to keep clean and shows dirt and scratches and dents less. You made a great choice and you got your HK stereo and more horsepower so you can grin when you step on it😆

kyfdx

I really like the gray on a GTI. That would be my pick.

Of course, I want a stick, so it would have to be a 2024. I'd have to try out the seats. My GTI has two piece with separate headrests, and the new ones are one-piece.

mjfloyd1

@kyfdx said:
I really like the gray on a GTI. That would be my pick.

Of course, I want a stick, so it would have to be a 2024. I'd have to try out the seats. My GTI has two piece with separate headrests, and the new ones are one-piece.

That reminds me of @breld GTI for some strange reason😎

stickguy

Sandy, are your seats all black or are they classic plaid?

jmonroe1

mjfloyd1 said:

Small victories. I went to a gas station to buy a bag of ice and went in leaving my cell phone and removable speaker in the 4Runner with the sunroof and back glass fully open. Everything was still there when I came out 😎

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Sounds like you took my advice and took your Doberman with you. Nice you took my advice about leaving a window open too. That is a fineable offense these days.

jmonroe

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

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You’re gonna get a ticket for parking without a license plate.

jmonroe

roadburner

When I had my Datsun SPL311 roadster I used to take my Doberman with me with her leash wrapped around the parking brake. I could leave the car in a parking lot with the top down and be 100% sure that no one would mess with it

suydam

I have a little min-pin mix rescue dog who’s kinda shy around many other dogs, but is best buds with the two Dobermans at her doggy day care. Go figure.

kyfdx

Dog sitting this weekend:

115# of sweetness!

jmonroe1

mjfloyd1 said:

@breld said:

Congrats on the 4Runner @mjfloyd1! Love the color - inside and out.

My 19 yr old daughter describes the 4Runner color as “sick” which I believe to be complimentary.

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You’ll believe anything. Let me tell you about a guy who just recently bought a 4 Runner…

jmonroe

mjfloyd1

I tried to convince her that it was bright green🤣

jmonroe1

mjfloyd1 said:

@mjfloyd1 said:

Blue is not a good color for a patient. I like how you think

But since it is a Smurf, it’s normal

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Nice try doc. Trying to justify the patients symptoms with a color.

jmonroe

stickguy

that doggo looks like a real happy boy!

ab348

Interesting 3-way comparo by Edmunds on the Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota 4Runner:

https://youtu.be/xAy3y3ijR-k?si=vBXk7T2wC__SV5ob

kyfdx

stickguy said:

that doggo looks like a real happy boy!

Well, yeah, he gets to hang with me, and get treats!

mjfloyd1

@ab348 said:
Interesting 3-way comparo by Edmunds on the Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota 4Runner:

https://youtu.be/xAy3y3ijR-k?si=vBXk7T2wC__SV5ob

I voted with my wallet. I’ve had too many MDXs and it was time for a change.

I like the looks of the 4 Runner and don’t care about the space. Different strokes for different folks.

I hope you enjoy your new Passport.

stickguy

Dogs love Grandma and Grandpas spa and daycamp.

explorerx4

Wow, haven't even had the 4Runner a day and already salty.
If it makes you feel any better they are not the only one's with the built in squeegee.

corvette

stickguy said:

Dogs love Grandma and Grandpas spa and daycamp.

I've always told people Scooter loves her grandparents more than she does me.

explorerx4

Babysat the granddog today. In between walks, it wasn't easy.

ab348

mjfloyd1 said:

I hope you enjoy your new Passport.

The likelihood of me buying any of these three is measured in a number less than zero.

jmonroe1

corvette said:

stickguy said:

Dogs love Grandma and Grandpas spa and daycamp.

I've always told people Scooter loves her grandparents more than she does me.

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She probably has her reasons.

jmonroe

greg1288

Washed and waxed the cars this morning. Although there are aspects of my Toyota Crown that I am less than happy about and while I do see some tiny imperfections in the black paint on the hood I must say that the finish is the smoothest of any car I have owned. There is no discernible orange peel, possibly because it was built in Japan and their standards might be higher.

jmonroe1

greg1288 said:

Washed and waxed the cars this morning. Although there are aspects of my Toyota Crown that I am less than happy about and while I do see some tiny imperfections in the black paint on the hood I must say that the finish is the smoothest of any car I have owned. There is no discernible orange peel, possibly because it was built in Japan and their standards might be higher.

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Yeah, I see whatya mean.

jmonroe

nyccarguy

Just when you think your car is cool. This guy show up:

stickguy

that the first gen of the redo? so about a 2006?

I love those. I remember back when they were new seeing one on the floor of the local Ford dealer (sadly I was probably there to look at an Escort GT or some such thing). Roped off though so didn't get to sit in it. at the time, maybe sticker was $100-150K?

if I hit the lotto that is one exotic I would consider splurging on.

explorerx4

@stickguy,
You better win at least half a million bucks if you want one of those.

oldfarmer50

nyccarguy said:

Just when you think your car is cool. This guy show up:

With a car that valuable I’d be afraid to drive it.

stickguy

Farmer, that's what insurance is for.

Explorer, if I hit Lotto I plan to do it big so half a mill will be chump change.

stickguy

a replica like this one would of course be a lot more affordable. This one is pretty neat. But this really needs AC to be usable, since they tend to get hot in the cabin from the engine, and there is only a little vent in the window for fresh air. Not fun in the summer!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-era-gt-2/

nicer but a lot more money. My BILs Cobra kit is a Superformance with a 427 Rousch. This one does have AC. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-superformance-gt-40-mk-ii/

to finish off the trip to fantasy land, I love this. Not as exotic but at least I would not be afraid to drive it (and nothing to do with value). Plus my wife could actually get in one of these. More my style for sure.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-acura-nsx-t-13/

stickguy

wife actually initiated discussion about replacing her car today while we were driving on the highway, off to the outlets to spend more money buying stuff we don't need.

pointed out a Mini Countryman because it was a nice color, and unprovoked she said that with my truck to haul anything bulky and take on trips, her car could be smaller and it would be fine. Just wondered how low the Mini rode. That led to a discussion about an EV, and how for our 2nd car that primarily stays local, it could make a lot of sense. Need to leverage this into a few casual dealership stops when we happen to be driving by!

nyccarguy

She needs a 4 Runner Trail Hunter!

ab348

Minis apparently don’t ride very well and are kind of dorky-looking in Countryman trim. I suspect when the rubber meets the road she might start singing a different tune…