welcome Catt22. Your story is very similar to mine with the exception that I didn't hate the SF, it just wasn't my first choice. Welcome to Fusion madness.
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Grok FJ
"The true profession of man is to find his way to himself."
-- Hermann Hesse
Take what man makes and use it,
But do not worship it,
For it shall pass.
If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do,
Chapels had been churches, and poor mans cottages, princes’ palaces.
I almost cried when you said our Sun Fusion was hideous....glad I kept reading!
X2!
I always say that I drive around in my own personal sunshine! Living in Washington state, this has its advantages.
And YES! it does attract attention...my sister calls it my "dude magnet"...I know they're not looking at me.
My husband and I bought for my birthday last January and I STILL smile every time I look in my driveway.
Welcome and Enjoy!
__________________ Jill Ottoson 2007 Sun Fusion AT
TRD Exhaust, Toyota Roof Rack, All Pro Off Road Sliders and IFS Skid Plate, Airaid Cold Air Intake, Cobra 75WXST CB, Bandi Mount with K40 T500 Antenna, Billett Jesus Handles
Aha! You're wrong there AutoSun! When I see an FJ, or any other car that I like, the first thing I do is look to see who's driving. If I see a business man with a suit driving a modded FJ, I'll swerve and try to get them off the road so I can steal the ride he don't deserve. If I see a caveman-looking chimp driving that same FJ, I'll smile and pretend it's me . I am willing to bet that you are being looked at, and admired for the sunshine, inside and out (it's mostly envy).
Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes on prepared to spend some bucks on the much desired mods. First will be brush guard and tailight guards. Next the stock tires must go and be replaced with BFG AT's. Anyone know if there is a market for the Bridgestones and what a fair asking price might be? I think I would take the first offer just to unload them. What was Toyota thinking?
Wecome aboard Cat22, Being a mechanic myself that was a good story and similar to my experience with a blown head gasket on my '77 530i back in June 2006 forcing me to act now. You got a good deal too. When I bought mine the best I could do was $500 of MSRP! Good Luck with your new rig. Roma
. I am willing to bet that you are being looked at, and admired for the sunshine, inside and out (it's mostly envy).
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