1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

My interior smells like cheap blueberry pie, and for the life of me I can’t find the source.

 

At an off-road park near Austin there’s this guy that sends it in his 1st gen 2WD two door RAV4. I was impressed but he didn’t care if he fucked that thing up lol.

Last time I did Imogene Pass in CO some Subaru got stuck on a tiny rock ledge and blocked the trail. When they cleared out of the way some dude in a KL Trailhawk Cherokee flew by us all, asserting dominance over the Subaru I guess. Meanwhile guys in Rubicons with Texas plates were going 2mph the whole way.

 

What are the determining differences between cheap and expensive blueberry pie?

 

Ooooh, I can't say (never had expensive blueberry pie) but, you can't go wrong with real fruit with no additives!

Speaking of, making more blueberry muffins tonight since I've got a whole pound of berries left

 

It kinda smells like those fake blueberries you get at Walmart, or at least overly processed ones.

 

Is there a known cause of affordable dessert smells in these trucks?

 

Nothing used in building a car really smells like dessert. Not like in German cars where when the sound deadening breaks down chemically it smells like crayons. I've found all sorts of fun things when taking out dashboards tho, never know what found its way down there

 

I might try to trade for a MK4 AlH TDI if I get another job with a big commute.

 

You haven't lived till you had a VW automatic seat try to fold you in half on the highway and push you into the steering wheel. German cars have some of the best electrical Gremlins hands down

 

Why you going from a 100 series to a GX to an MK4?

Subaru is sprinkled in there every now and then.

 

Depend on whether I get a job with a commute. My gf could also drive a 100 or GX with an auto to work here in town while I take the Avalon potentially.

 

Gas is really that expensive?

I'd only commute if - 1. the job is something you enjoy and 2. pays well (enough to make it worth it)

 

The ALH is mechanical I thought

 

Yea it’s a conservation job up in Missouri. Doesn’t pay amazing, but it’s a gov job with good benefits.

 

Oof

 

Partially, the economizing features are all electronically controlled. Also the rest of the interior of the car still has lots of electronics. Those are prime Christmas tree years of vws. If you can find one that doesn't have most of it's warning lights on by now then it probably is about to

 

Imagine taking a lateral move to Missouri... I think I'd just kill myself now

 

So I wasn't alone in my thinking

 

Hmm this looks like a good new years project.

 

Bet you $5 they'll take less than advertised; probably $550 after they try to negotiate you to $800.