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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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As some of you already know, or are aware, I am no longer a (current) member of the Lexus family. I sold my 92 LS back in March(see link in my sig) after long and hard deliberation over whether to let it go or not, and went without a car for the past few months. Well, earlier this month I picked something up to get me around, until I can step back into the Lexus family, but right now my car purchase was more based upon what my pockets could afford as well as maintain. I stepped into REALLY foreign territory this time, but am looking forward to giving it a fair shake, as I DO like the car's styling, and considering my LS was 20 years old, my "upgrade" really is not a bad place to be. I have no plans of abandoning this forum as moderator, I thought I would share my "new" ride, until I can step back up again. I may have committed sacriledge, but this time I stepped onto the big BLUE OVAL. 2010 Ford Taurus SE(Tuxedo Black Metallic). Mod plans are already in the works, tho I DO need to get re-aquainted with having a car payment again, since the last payment I had was back in 99, before I start mods.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Congrats Tony. I like those alot. I too just purchased a non Lexus but in addition to the IS. I just got a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude Edition.

Congrats again.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Thanks Ryan. The new Jeeps look amazing, tho I haven't been up close and personal with one yet.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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nice ride Tony!
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Ford has been really stepping their game up lately
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Lets be the first to do a motor swap in this 1 or 2 j ?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by trukn1
As some of you already know, or are aware, I am no longer a (current) member of the Lexus family. I sold my 92 LS back in March(see link in my sig) after long and hard deliberation over whether to let it go or not, and went without a car for the past few months. Well, earlier this month I picked something up to get me around, until I can step back into the Lexus family, but right now my car purchase was more based upon what my pockets could afford as well as maintain. I stepped into REALLY foreign territory this time, but am looking forward to giving it a fair shake, as I DO like the car's styling, and considering my LS was 20 years old, my "upgrade" really is not a bad place to be. I have no plans of abandoning this forum as moderator, I thought I would share my "new" ride, until I can step back up again. I may have committed sacriledge, but this time I stepped onto the big BLUE OVAL. 2010 Ford Taurus SE(Tuxedo Black Metallic). Mod plans are already in the works, tho I DO need to get re-aquainted with having a car payment again, since the last payment I had was back in 99, before I start mods.
Originally Posted by BernieIS
Congrats Tony. I like those alot. I too just purchased a non Lexus but in addition to the IS. I just got a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude Edition.

Congrats again.
Congrats to both of you on your new car purchases! Tony, I'm sure you'll be back in a Lexus sooner than you think

Originally Posted by 4mula_J87
Ford has been really stepping their game up lately
I agree James! Yet again, I've always been a Mustang fan anyway. Weird, I know...especially coming from an Asian guy LOL. But seriously, I wouldn't mind having an 03-04 Cobra to whip around with a screaming supercharger under the hood
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Originally Posted by fonzo
Lets be the first to do a motor swap in this 1 or 2 j ?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^This

Let's do it tony
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