Thanks for the support guys. Part of me knows that the car would never be "right" again, and perhaps compromised in the event of another possible future accident, so who knows. Safe to say I'll be pretty diminished if this one goes to the big Lexus farm in the sky.
If that's the case, I dont' really see myself buying new, and if the Chevy Cruze I'm currently in is any indication of what I can expect out of a mid-level affordable car these days visibility and ergonomics wise, no thanks. I just don't have the heart to spend money on a moribund appliance. Can one of you guys shake the V8 4Runner tree and see if another one falls out? Or maybe a clean NB2 or NC Miata or '06-'07 WRX. Or a TL Type S? I hate having to do this.
If that's the case, I dont' really see myself buying new, and if the Chevy Cruze I'm currently in is any indication of what I can expect out of a mid-level affordable car these days visibility and ergonomics wise, no thanks. I just don't have the heart to spend money on a moribund appliance. Can one of you guys shake the V8 4Runner tree and see if another one falls out? Or maybe a clean NB2 or NC Miata or '06-'07 WRX. Or a TL Type S? I hate having to do this.
Current: '20 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD | '20 Yamaha R3 | '04 Lexus IS300 SD
Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
My MM Movies - Watch Them Here
Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
My MM Movies - Watch Them Here