PhoenixRising's 2007 Ford Mustang, Boaz

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by larryziegler

Dude.....your reputation as an eco friendly earthling just took a hit. Under the revised ratings, that 6 banger is rated at 17/25mpg, a more realistic set of parameters given that Ford is not known for producing engines of economy. I could say more, but having said that and given your health issues you are battling, bottom line is that you can't take it with you so you might as well enjoy it today....a philosophy I stand by. Many happy miles with your new ride!

Well, In The Truth Be Told Department, the Hybrid Highlander, while still much better MPG then a standard Highlander, here in Texas at least, was suffering lower MPG because of the Heat. In Florida, I got around 30 or so, but it is cooler there then here, with hardly a day over 95˚. Here, we have had several weeks over triple digit temps. So my (average) MPG was down to sometimes 20! Yikes! And given the Tang will average about the same, give or take, in that area I am not doing any worse with Actual Gas Used.

But I want to be as honest as I can; when I am at a light, and the gas engine in the Tang is still going, (which it does not do in a Hybrid), it does pollute the air. I will have to get over that. I do know, as I drive around, I an driving like I have a Hybrid still. Not driving fast, not accelerating fast, slowing down well before the lights, gliding when I can...so much so, that when I got gas today (to check the MPG), I got over 23 MPG!

I expect to average around twenty in the city, so that was nice.

But thanks for the congrats; I appreciate it Larry!

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by FineExampl

COUGH!!!!`11midlifesomethingCOUGHWWOPU!)(*!)(@*!)u

Indeed, it might be. That would mean I have to live to at least 86 now.

(rasafrasingyoungster...)

[wawalker]

Very nice TJ. Doesn't it feel good to buy American? I like my Chevy truck (except for the MPG, I admit)--it is the first domestic vehicle ever with my name on its' title.

P.S. I have said that I may go back to VW some day, keep the truck for work and use a car for everyday driving--maybe a GTI, but, after seeing the new Camaro and the price that will be on the V6 model, realizing its' MPG is gonna be very similar to a GTI, and knowing it will cost less too...I understand and I will not razz you over leaving behind your hybrid--someone else will be driving it and someone would've drove that Stang if it wasn't you, so net effect on the environment? nada. Enjoy.

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by wawalker

Very nice TJ. Doesn't it feel good to buy American? I like my Chevy truck (except for the MPG, I admit)--it is the first domestic vehicle ever with my name on its' title.

P.S. I have said that I may go back to VW some day, keep the truck for work and use a car for everyday driving--maybe a GTI, but, after seeing the new Camaro and the price that will be on the V6 model, realizing its' MPG is gonna be very similar to a GTI, and knowing it will cost less too...I understand and I will not razz you over leaving behind your hybrid--someone else will be driving it and someone would've drove that Stang if it wasn't you, so net effect on the environment? nada. Enjoy.

Why, thank you Bill. That was indeed kind.

I still say, if VW gets to a Hybrid over here, like a TDi, I would love to get one. That would be awesome.

But you know, like Al wants to keep his VW for life? I think the same can be said for this Mustang. That is my goal. I think other cars may come and go, but I really want to hold onto Boaz.

Originally Posted by Deserion

Wow, that was unexpected.

What was unexpected, at least for me, was how fast the dealer, dealt. I mean, they couldn't hand me the keys fast enough. If it wasn't Ford Certified Pre-Owned, and with that nice warranty and all, I might have been worried that they were trying to unload a lemon. I mean, one hopes that is not the case.

Originally Posted by Beetlescott

TJ Congratulations!!!!! What I am taken aback about is that you went in asking for them to trade even and they insisted on giving you money TOO!!! How do you do it!!!!! I really like the Tang.

Thanks mang. How do I do it? Good question. I asked, and they were eager to respond. For once, in a long while, I had the thing that someone else wanted. Like, I know Hybrids are hot right now. But what if gas (I wish), were to drop below, say, $3 a gallon? Heck, even if gas stayed at $3.25 or less, I bet in this country, the average person would rejoice, thank their lucky stars, and suddenly the Hybrid Craze would be over. I got this deal done, because they wanted to sell a Hybrid, and not a gas consuming car.

When I asked for an even swap, that was all I expected. But, not to be too religious here, but I do think that God had me wait, to be patient all these years when I could have got a Mustang but held off, to bless me at this time, when I needed it the most.

Call it Cosmic Karma if you wish, but I just feel really lucky.

Hope the feeling lasts for a while, and I don't end up with a

Fix
Or
Repair
Daily

car!!

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by mombug

T.J.,
From one dream car owner to another:



My first love was the beetle, my second was the 66 stang vert my Dad bought for my (much) older sisters to drive. If I had not gotten Esme it would have been a mustang for sure VROOM VROOM!!

And thanks to you for holding the secret for a bit. On the internets, that is hard to do.

I decided that I should list my cars, again, here. Just to see how and what I have had over the years.

[PhoenixRising]

TJ’ s Car List
1. VW Beetle, 1968 ( White )
2. VW Beetle, 1964 ( Baja )
3. Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, 1968 (Greenish)
4. Chevy Citation , 1980 ( 2 door Yellow )
5. Chevy Citation, 1980 ( 4 door Brown )
6. VW Bus , 1975 ( Orange and White)
7. VW Rabbit, 1975 ( 4 door Yellow )
8. VW Rabbit, 1980 ( 2 door Brown )
9. Buick Opel, 1970 (2 door Blue)
10. Pontiac Sunbird, 1980 ( 2 door White )
11. Chevy Chevette , 1982 ( 4 door Brown )
12. Ford Escort Wagon, 1984 ( 4 door White )
13. VW Rabbit, 1980 ( 4 door Brown )
14. Mercury Tracer, 1989 ( 2 door Silver,)
15. VW Super Beetle, 1973 ( Biscay Blue & White )
16. VW Squareback , 1973 ( Yellow )
17. VW Beetle, 1971 ( Blue )
18. Honda Civic , 1991 ( 2 door , Red )
19. Jeep Wrangler, 1990 ( Blue )
20. Ford LTD II , 1978 ( Brownish )
21. VW Karma Ghia, 1973 ( Greenish )
22. Lincoln Continental, 1968 ( 2 door, Burgundy )
23. Ford Probe, 1989 ( 2 door White )
24. Chevy Astro, 1986 ( mid - size van, Blue )
25. Ford Festiva L, 1992 (2 door Red)
26. Ford Festiva GL, 1992 (2 door Aqua)
27. Ford Econline Club Wagon Van , 1984( Blue w/white top)
28. Toyota Corona Luxury Edition, 1980 (4 door brown/Gold; later Plymouth Prowler Purple)
29. Ford Focus SE, 2000 (4 door Metallic Autumn Orange)
30. VW Bus, 1978 (Blue and White)
31. VW Beetle, 2002 ( Cool White; then, VW Super Beetle Biscay Blue and 2002 VW Cool White)
32. Toyota Scion xB, 2005 (5 door Black Cherry Pearl)
33. Toyota Scion xA, 2005 (5 door Indigo Ink Pearl)
34. Toyota Prius, 2005 (5 door Super White); it's a Hybrid.
35. Toyota Camry, 2007, (4 door Blue Ribbon Metallic); it’s a Hybrid.
36. Toyota Highlander, 2007, (4 door Bluestone Metallic); it’s a Hybrid
37. Ford Mustang, 2007 (2 door Grabber Orange)

[marvins_dad]

My favorite is:
Found
On
Road
Dead

That was about par for my only two fords...LOL

[englishman11]

Congrats on the new mustang! I dig their styling. Good color choice too.

Oh, and..

We have the same first car! '68 beetle!

[wawalker]

F'ed
Over
Recycled
Dodge

[jdesigns]

I'm not going to chastise you for choice TJ. You got exactly what you wanted and I can respect that.

(Now if I could only convince the wife that I need an R32, life would be great!)

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by jdesigns

I'm not going to chastise you for choice TJ. You got exactly what you wanted and I can respect that.

(Now if I could only convince the wife that I need an R32, life would be great!)

You need it for work...that's right. Yup.

[jdesigns]

Yeah, She would never buy that excuse! I work 1.95 miles from home.

Nice ride!

[PhoenixRising]

I want it to stop raining, at least so I can detail the car, and take some pics outside.

Here is Boaz inside my garage, after a detailing by Keith...

Not the greatest of pics. Sorry.

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by jdesigns

Yeah, She would never buy that excuse! I work 1.95 miles from home.

Nice ride!

Think of the gas you wouldn't use, on such a short commute then!

He he.

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

My favorite is:
Found
On
Road
Dead

That was about par for my only two fords...LOL

What about
First
On
Race
Day

[mombug]

The car is beautiful T.J.
I like your pooh bear
I have a little lamb, to help me remember who I am, especially on the road!

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by mombug

The car is beautiful T.J.
I like your pooh bear
I have a little lamb, to help me remember who I am, especially on the road!

I have had in my cars, each of my cars, a Pooh Bear.
Imagine when I was almost 400 pounds, and looked like a Hells Angel when I wore all black, with a black leather ranger coat...you know the kind, goes all the way to the ground almost. And there I was, tough as nails looking, but with a Pooh Bear in my car.

My wife, when she met me oh so many years ago (17 now), she said that the first time she got in my car, she knew I had a soft heart because of that.

She nicknamed me Pooh Bear because of it. I nicknamed her Christopher Robin because he was always with Pooh.






I did have one ripped off from me. In my Jeep, I had one larger, Velcro-ed to the dash. And I used to drive that Jeep sans top a lot.

So one day, I went into someplace in Miami, and when I came out, the Pooh Bear was gone. The stereo? Still there. The CB radio? Still there. But not the bear. I like to think some one stole it for their kid that may not have had one.

I got another.

[mombug]

Thanks for the LOL moment T.J., I can sooo picture that!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Beetlescott

What about
First
On
Race
Day

I thought it was

Fifteenth
On
Race
Day

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

I thought it was

Fifteenth
On
Race
Day

You wound me, mang.

It's

For
Only
Race
Duty