New Car Surprise

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:11 pm

So anyway, we got our new car on Saturday morning (07/01) and by Saturday afternoon, we went to BBQ party that took us on a 145 R/T miles trip. We did not even get to read the owner's manual to see how all the bells & whistles worked. We just jumped in & took off. Sunday, we went to another all day BBQ party, this time only 22 miles R/T. Car still going great, still did not get to read the owner's manual. Monday we went on 164 RT miles trip, (To see TOM JONES -live) still did not get to read the manual. Today Tuesday, on the way home, (we still didn't get to read the manual) during the trip it started to rain a little. Well, all of a sudden to my surprise, the Windshild Wipers "went on automatically! Guess there must be a "rain senser" somewhere on the car. Have got to get to read that "200" page manual, to see what other hidden goodies await!

(Happily, the car averaged 29.4mpg, pretty darn good for a 6)

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:23 pm

Lexus ES300, my first "foreign car", & I still feel a little funny about that. As I always had American brand cars! (Except for my XKE 30 yrs ago, does that count) But today, most everything made in the US, has many foreign components. Many Toyota cars are built right here in the USA, so. . . . . . .

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:29 pm

Automatic windshield wipers!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:47 pm

Now your talking Cars :driving: this is one fine automobile.

I think there are several other neat features like:

Surround Sound system

Bluetooth

Backup Camera's

Voice activated DVD navigation system

Power rear sunshade

MP3 Player, audio ports

Satilite radio

[QUOTE]Lexus ES300 what a CAR...[/QUOTE] :driving:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:49 pm

Ghee, my car is almost 3 years old, and I have never used the cruise control yet.

But I love my Elantra.

:)

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:08 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Ghee, my car is almost 3 years old, and I have never used the cruise control yet.

But I love my Elantra.

:)

Yeah, I fumbled with the cruise control a lot all along the way. I never had one that worked like this one. Lever with a button in it, off the steering wheel. Push button in, then push lever down to set at desired speed, then push lever up to accelerate & or cancel, Have to read the manual, can't get the "Cancel" function to work. Push the lever down & hold to "coast". Note to self: When all else fails, read the directions! :rolleyes: (I saved for "5" years for this baby, so hopefully it will be worth it when I finally learn how to use all the goodies)

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:21 pm

Cars, that is *one* beautiful vehicle!

What color interior/exterior did you get?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:32 pm

I shall have to get out the manual to see how to work that cruise control now.

My husband got me that car for my birthday, so it is my little darling.

When the teenagers keep out of it!:wah:

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:40 pm

Cars, does it have that speed-sensitive volume control for your sound system? I always thought that was such a cool feature!!

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:41 pm

cherandbuster wrote: Cars, that is *one* beautiful vehicle!

What color interior/exterior did you get?

Thanks cher, exterior color is really like a chameleon, it's Mystic Green, but really looks Gray/Green, then when the light hits a different way it looks Gray/Silver, Then just Gray, then sometime it looks Greenish. (Verry different) The Interior, is Ivory/Tan. Love it! I am so wanting to get a Digi camera, but I just bought a new 35mm Olympus camera 3 months ago, go figure!

(I have to get more modernized!)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:43 pm

:wah: cars first, then cameras!

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:53 pm

BabyRider wrote: Cars, does it have that speed-sensitive volume control for your sound system? I always thought that was such a cool feature!!

I'll have to read the manual BR, the dealer guy went over sooooo many things, that there were just too many things to comprehend/remember all at once. But we had no problem listening to/ hearing the tunes at what ever speed we went.

Sometimes we hit 75mph (Speed limit was 65) passing slow pokes!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:59 pm

Is this what it looks like Car's :guitarist not your color but still what a car..:-4

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:33 am

CARLA wrote: Is this what it looks like Car's not your color but still what a car..:-4

Thanks CARLA, that's it,

& just add a little greenish, silver, steel blue colors to the existing pix color & that's the color?

The color really is "Mystic"!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:37 am

Nice

Very sexy auto ! That must be a very smooth ride. Your like an adult now.

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:47 am

Nomad wrote: Nice

Very sexy auto ! That must be a very smooth ride. Your like an adult now.

Thanx Nomie, I've been an adult now for about the past three years! :p

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:50 am

I'm still a kid, can I drive it! I wanna go to the beach with the girls!:-6

Oh, that is a beautiful car!

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:57 am

congrats on the new car! :-6

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:01 am

BabyRider wrote: Cars, does it have that speed-sensitive volume control for your sound system? I always thought that was such a cool feature!!

Ever ridden a Honda Goldwing BabyRider? They have them fitted, loved it when I borrowed my uncles goldwing:)

Also, gotta love that new car smell!!:)

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:33 am

Cars, why don't you swing by and take the Forum Ladies for a ride?

You're back in New England now, right? Swing by Boston, get me . . . and who should we pick up next??:)

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:34 am

cherandbuster wrote: Cars, why don't you swing by and take the Forum Ladies for a ride?

You're back in New England now, right? Swing by Boston, get me . . . and who should we pick up next??:)
Chonsi! :-6

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:38 am

Oh my, Cars, this vehicle gives a most beautiful ride!

I think I'll lean back and enjoy the tunes on the way to Chonsi's house.

Next stop: Detroit and Baby Rider!:)

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:00 pm

OK ladies, you're on, room for "4". The only thing, "NO" eating food or drinks in the car allowed! Got to keep it new looking as long as possible you know. :rolleyes:

Otherwise, outside the car, "Party On", and have a blast!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:46 pm

Oh and Chonsi --

Cars and I would like to leave your muddy garden shoes outside of the vehicle, please:)

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:24 pm

Hey you forgot me...:-1 I know its a bit of a drive but your car can do it no time Cars...:driving:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:51 am

Glad to see you are enjoying your new toy Cars. Isn't it a great feeling when you get something new that's nice and shiny, and doesn't break down within a week.

Hehehe you know what's going to happen now that I have gone and said that now though right, sorry!!!