Just got a new car (SUV)!!!

KingTermite · 06-21-2005, 06:37 PM

I am normally the type of person that drives his car until the wheels fall off. I was excited at my last new car as it was my first true "new" one.

I've become PAINFULLY aware very quickly that my two greyhounds do not easily fit in the back seat of a sedan. As much as I've always disliked SUVs and trucks because of teh space they take up, extra gas they use and the way they are so big they make it hard to see around - I decided the only option was to join them. Now I'll be high up and not have trouble seeing around other trucks and also have enough room to cart the boys.

This is the SUV I bought today - 2005 Toyota Highlander. I got the V6, front wheel drive version (not really planning it for offroading or hauling anything). This is not an actual pick of mine, but it looks identical. I'll pick mine up tomorrow.

Ford Freak · 06-21-2005, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the big vehicle club.

I agree with you about seeing around them. I know the Germans have to hate it when they try to see around me to make a turn or cross the road. One thing that is nice about a bigger vehicle is that you can see over the smaller cars which makes it easier to back up out of a spot, cross the road or make a turn.

Griff · 06-21-2005, 07:41 PM

Congrats on the new purchase. That should give you enough room for the hounds.

wonderwrench · 06-21-2005, 09:06 PM

Nice! Toyota makes quality. It will be a very long time before the wheels fall off.

JoeBar · 06-22-2005, 07:20 AM

I occasionaly drived this car (the 4wd version) and it's a very nice one! Nice buy!

And consider the fact that i don't like SUV's...

KingTermite · 06-22-2005, 02:02 PM

Picked it up at lunch today.....will try to snap a pic and post it tonight.

Brian · 06-22-2005, 02:07 PM

Congrats, KT! Nice looking vehicle!

*Bofinn* · 06-22-2005, 02:12 PM

you need to get one of these:

**k0NG0** · 06-22-2005, 03:07 PM

So, are you going to mod it? Bigger cooler? Overclocking? You simply must nerd it up...

KingTermite · 06-22-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bofinn

you need to get one of these:

But I don't have Italian Greyhounds.....

**k0NG0** · 06-22-2005, 03:16 PM

How 'bout this then?

KingTermite · 06-22-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kONGO

How 'bout this then?

Getting better....but I was thinking something more like "KingTermite's Boys In Car".

*Bofinn* · 06-22-2005, 03:32 PM

some magnetic signs here:

http://www.dogsigns.com/categories/Greyhound/index.html

*Bofinn* · 06-22-2005, 03:35 PM

and don't forget the frame:

Sir Skully · 06-22-2005, 03:40 PM

Congrats on new SUV buddy!

06-21-2005, 06:37 PM	#1
KingTermite The Shade of Lazarus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PM me to keep in contact Posts: 26,003	Just got a new car (SUV)!!! I am normally the type of person that drives his car until the wheels fall off. I was excited at my last new car as it was my first true "new" one. I've become PAINFULLY aware very quickly that my two greyhounds do not easily fit in the back seat of a sedan. As much as I've always disliked SUVs and trucks because of teh space they take up, extra gas they use and the way they are so big they make it hard to see around - I decided the only option was to join them. Now I'll be high up and not have trouble seeing around other trucks and also have enough room to cart the boys. This is the SUV I bought today - 2005 Toyota Highlander. I got the V6, front wheel drive version (not really planning it for offroading or hauling anything). This is not an actual pick of mine, but it looks identical. I'll pick mine up tomorrow. __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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06-21-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,833	Welcome to the big vehicle club. I agree with you about seeing around them. I know the Germans have to hate it when they try to see around me to make a turn or cross the road. One thing that is nice about a bigger vehicle is that you can see over the smaller cars which makes it easier to back up out of a spot, cross the road or make a turn. __________________
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06-21-2005, 07:41 PM	#3
Griff OLD FART Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Smithers BC, Canada Posts: 3,670	Congrats on the new purchase. That should give you enough room for the hounds. __________________ Jerry Folding for the betterment of man kind.
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06-21-2005, 09:06 PM	#4
wonderwrench ABXpert Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mpls MN Posts: 1,614	Nice! Toyota makes quality. It will be a very long time before the wheels fall off. __________________ C2Q Q6600 @ 3 GhzMSI P35 Neo2-FR bios 1.104x 2 gig Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 ramEvga 8800GT SSC SATA HD's 1 Seagate 320 gig, 1 Samsung 320 gig LiteOn sohw-1693sPlextor PX 716aTeac FloppyOCZ 700GXSSLI PSU* Rosewill R6AR6-BK case*XP pro sp3 32 bit\Vista Ultimate 64 bit Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.
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06-22-2005, 07:20 AM	#5
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06-22-2005, 02:02 PM	#6
KingTermite The Shade of Lazarus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PM me to keep in contact Posts: 26,003	Picked it up at lunch today.....will try to snap a pic and post it tonight. __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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06-22-2005, 02:07 PM	#7
Brian But you can call me Brain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 5,923	Congrats, KT! Nice looking vehicle!
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06-22-2005, 02:12 PM	#8
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	you need to get one of these:
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06-22-2005, 03:07 PM	#9
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,638	So, are you going to mod it? Bigger cooler? Overclocking? You simply must nerd it up...
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06-22-2005, 03:32 PM	#13
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	some magnetic signs here: http://www.dogsigns.com/categories/Greyhound/index.html __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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06-22-2005, 03:35 PM	#14
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	and don't forget the frame: __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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06-22-2005, 03:40 PM	#15
Sir Skully ABX KNIGHT EXEMPLAR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA-GA Posts: 26,214	Congrats on new SUV buddy! __________________ .....................................................................................................................
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