Got a new ride!

[DickyT]

So... On Friday the doc said the arthritis in my left hip and knee (the clutch leg) is far to advanced for my age. I'm 39 and the left side joints are equivalent to a 70 year old who has been battling arthritis since his 40's.

As part of my road to a less pain filled life he told me that I needed to trade my Corolla XRS 6 speed manual in for an automatic.

I have driven manual since my dad taught me to drive a sand rail at Glamis when I was 5.

I scoffed at the doc on Friday, I've been dealing with the pain while driving for years now, I'll continue to...

Saturday came along, I spent over 90 mins 1 way in stop and go traffic around Miami, barely able to walk when I got to my destination, so I gave in yesterday and traded back into a car payment...

'07 Black Cherry Pearl FJ 2WD


I wish it was 4wd, but I would have use for it about once a year, the gas mileage is significantly different, and there were only 2WD models on the lot I knew I could get a good deal at.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by DickyT

6 speed manual in for an automatic.

2WD

And lame o was his name o.

[mark reel]

nice

[dezfan]

I wasn't aware they made 2wd FJs?

Learn something new all the time.

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by EeePee

And lame o was his name o.

Yeah, yeah... A piece of me died inside to give up manual. Once I get the FJ paid off I plan to do something I have wanted for years though as a toy.

t3/4 hybrid turbo in a miata (early body style when they weight nothing)

Originally Posted by mark reel

nice

Thanks Mark

Originally Posted by dezfan

I wasn't aware they made 2wd FJs?

Learn something new all the time.

It is basically a Tacoma Pre Runner. It has the "Auto LSD" and Remote Diff Lock options. So it will get me anywhere I NEED to go. If they had a 4wd on the lot in any color other than that baby blue, I would have gotten it.

If I ever decide this needs to be come a major wheeling rig I'll rip the whole front and rear out, throw a t-case in the middle and solid axle it. Sounds like a lot of work, but far less than converting the 2wd to 4wd and keeping the IFS.

[CREEPERBOB]

Those are great looking rig's . I like one of the blue colors they come in too, kinda like Petty blue.

[canadianbacon]

Looks good, I also wasn't aware the FJ was available as 2wd. The Auto LSD works great as well in their trucks, I have one in my work truck (2010 Tacoma 4x4).

[billj]

Nice DT, but i dont see a UGC sticker on it yet?

[DeweyCJ5]

i feel you pain , i just had my hip replaced last October and they did my knee 4 weeks ago and i am 42

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

Those are great looking rig's . I like one of the blue colors they come in too, kinda like Petty blue.

Thanks Bob. It has delayed my shipment to you by a paycheck though. My send the super to Bob money went into the down payment.

Originally Posted by canadianbacon

Looks good, I also wasn't aware the FJ was available as 2wd. The Auto LSD works great as well in their trucks, I have one in my work truck (2010 Tacoma 4x4).

Thanks!

Originally Posted by billj

Nice DT, but i dont see a UGC sticker on it yet?

It's coming Bill I am debating yellow sticker vs paint mask. The paint mask would look great, but they are kind of a hot commodity, and I go through them too fast.

Or I'm waiting for Juan to get a vinyl cutter, so he can make me 24" ugc logos in flat black vinyl that I can put on the doors or rear quarter panels.

Originally Posted by DeweyCJ5

i feel you pain , i just had my hip replaced last October and they did my knee 4 weeks ago and i am 42

I'm headed that way. Later than sooner since I have given up driving manual daily...

[JeremyH]

Looks good! It still cracks me up to see 3 wipers on those trucks....

[MuddyOval]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I wasn't aware they made 2wd FJs?

Learn something new all the time.

Yeah, they make them for chicks... in automatic too.

Actually, I just had to let go of my MGB and my R32 because I can't drive a manual anymore because of medical problems.

[THX_138]

Good looking rig

But......

A 2WD automatic FJ?

That is kinda like low salt turkey bacon

They both exist.... but who really wants either one

Love the color

[JohnRobHolmes]

My thoughts are with you as the body doesn't cooperate with the will. Just keep being young at heart and drive that FJ into the ground


A vinyl cutter would be pretty cool to have.

[ram_tough]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Looks good! It still cracks me up to see 3 wipers on those trucks....

Woah...I wouldnt have seen that if you didnt say anything. Funky

Good luck with the new ride and the knees DickyT! (If your serious about some vinyl shoot me a message )