The Driving Thread

Kinda driving; so had the lovely experience of finding and buying a used car for my 20 yr old this weekend. Totally inflated market but it is what it is, so I said deal with it. (Whereas, I just got the available hand-me-down when I got my first car, my wife said "let's buy him something safe and will last" so that was a resounding NO on my 15yr old G35.) Found something mildly reasonable at local Honda dealership (it was a Toyota Corolla hatchback) and ready to pay all cash. Very nice people, but damn, after the test drive, had to wait, hold on, 2.5 HOURS! to sign and pay. That was painful. Was ready to walk, but given the market, couldn't do it.

 

Had to be a replica, as Azrael pointed out. That's burnt fiberglass.

Engine likely caught fire ... the engine pans on those were known to get hot. Could easily have caused this.

 

I ordered a Ford Ranger in February and took delivery in July ... and that was before the vaunted chip shortage was in the news.

That said ... I ordered from a small-town dealer that is not part of a chain. The salesman who took the order retired that spring, and his nephew finished up the deal. Paperwork at closing took no more than 45 minutes. No pitches for paint sealer or fabric protector. The customer pool is limited, so they want you to leave happy, not like you've been beaten down.

Moreover, the Internet has forced these country dealers to be competitive on price. I don't think I could have done any better in the big city.

 

I was at this Jeep near the end of this morning's walk as the owner was walking toward it.

Told her about this photo and how some friends online enjoyed the fact there's a Nole here in L.A.

She's blonde and about as cute as cute gets. She smiled and said "I graduated from there last year."

Annnnnnd scene.

 

That’s such a LA story. Niceeeeeee!!

 

At the end of this morning's walk ... a Datsun 210. And in great shape. Can't believe one of these is around in 2022.

 

A friend of mine had almost the exact same car. Called it "Colonel Mustard."

 

I just had the worst experience of solar blindness. About six miles on a highway and I missed my exit because of it. Ending driving in a circle, adding to the shit.

 

Midway through this morning's walk, Sawyer Street just off La Cienega, and saw this sweet girl.

I don't think I've ever sat in a Mustang let alone driven one, something I've always wanted to do.

Anyone here own or driven an old school Mustang? What's it like?



Near the end of the walk I saw this and realized just how bad Ford ruined the Mustang.

It looks puffy and gross like Wayne Newton in the '90s.






The video for Desert Moon would not have worked without the old school convertible Mustang.

Although I do not condone the drinking and driving.

 

paging @doctorquant

@doctorquant to the driving thread, code blue (Mustang)