I was just beginning to devise a plan to replace my 23 footer...But NOOOOOO...My wife had to bring the TC into our dealer today for its' scheduled "free" oil/filter change, and to have a few minor gliches repaired. She's really LOVED that car and has always been loath to leave it at the dealership, she has never felt that any of the loaners that they've supplied compared to it. Well, as of 7:30 this morning all that changed. Those cunning devils at Country Lincoln gave her a 2003 TC as a loaner and now she doesn't want to give it back!!!
All I've heard since I came home is; "The new TC does this"... and, "the new TC does that"... and, "it's better than the old (!?!) one this way".. and, "it's better that way"... "and all the neighbors came over to say how good it looks and how much they like it", and on, and on. She's so excited about the darn car that she's beginning to sound like a 33 being played at 78 (if you don't get the reference ask some other old guy, it's too long to go into here).
My wife is NOT an extravagant or demanding person. In our 25 years of marriage I have never seen her this worked up about a car, or little else for that matter. All I can say is the '03 TC must be SOME SWEET RIDE for her to react like this. I refuse to drive it, but have to admit that it sure looks good in our driveway. She's in the den right now doing the math, and devising a scheme that will permanently put one there (bye-bye new boat). Like my post says, this is working out to be a VERY EXPENSIVE "free" oil change. Oh well, I was wondering what to get her for our Silver Anniverary, guess I've just found out. I probably won't be able to get away with giving us a new 25 footer (a foot for each year!), it was a long shot anyway, she hates boating and fishing.
WARNING TO ALL; Do not let this happen to you, avoid your dealers "Free" Service at all costs, go to your neighborhood repair shop, Jiffy Lube, do your own maintenance, or better yet, demand that your dealer supply a Hugo as a loaner... and save yourself a bundle!
All I've heard since I came home is; "The new TC does this"... and, "the new TC does that"... and, "it's better than the old (!?!) one this way".. and, "it's better that way"... "and all the neighbors came over to say how good it looks and how much they like it", and on, and on. She's so excited about the darn car that she's beginning to sound like a 33 being played at 78 (if you don't get the reference ask some other old guy, it's too long to go into here).
My wife is NOT an extravagant or demanding person. In our 25 years of marriage I have never seen her this worked up about a car, or little else for that matter. All I can say is the '03 TC must be SOME SWEET RIDE for her to react like this. I refuse to drive it, but have to admit that it sure looks good in our driveway. She's in the den right now doing the math, and devising a scheme that will permanently put one there (bye-bye new boat). Like my post says, this is working out to be a VERY EXPENSIVE "free" oil change. Oh well, I was wondering what to get her for our Silver Anniverary, guess I've just found out. I probably won't be able to get away with giving us a new 25 footer (a foot for each year!), it was a long shot anyway, she hates boating and fishing.
WARNING TO ALL; Do not let this happen to you, avoid your dealers "Free" Service at all costs, go to your neighborhood repair shop, Jiffy Lube, do your own maintenance, or better yet, demand that your dealer supply a Hugo as a loaner... and save yourself a bundle!
To me, it feels like my folk's Imerials that I grew up with (driving). I remember them very well, even though the last one was now 25 years ago. The T.C. feels (it isn't....but it feels like) the 5,000 lbs. that the "Imps" were! The "B" piller that gets me is the passenger side one. It blocks too much vision. I wish they still made 4-Door HARDTOPS. Recall them? Actually there is one left on the market, the Mitsubshi Diamante. Why do we need a 5" w-i-de "B" pillar anyhow????