Happy birthday to me! I`m now 43.

TitanKing · 09-30-2005, 01:46 PM

I woke up Sept 28th and turned on the computer. I had mail. It was from Titantalk wishing me a happy birthday. The first time anyone had wished me happy birthday on this day. It was almost like destiny. I have been following this website for over a year now. I first drove a 2004 Titan and fell in love. I wanted one right then. But I wanted to wait and find out what the trucks strengths and weaknesses were. I drove ford, chevy, gmc, dodge and toyota trucks. I quickly eliminated the ford, gmc, and chevy. Then the dodge. Last March I factory order through my local dealer a Toyota Tundra. It didn`t arrive until the end of July. When it came in it was beautiful. Just the truck I ordered. It was the right choice for me. It made sense from a financial, practical, reliability, resale, quality, and emotional standpoint. It was when I went to sign the paperwork that I then realized I wanted more in a truck. Pizzazz, power, fun to drive, roominess, size, ability. I sacrificed my $1000.00 deposit and said no. Now I was feeling a little foolish and depressed about ordering what was a "good business decision" in a truck; and not taking delivery.
Last December 31st I went to the Nissan dealer 1/2 mile down the road from the Toyota dealer and they were only going to give me $10,800 for my Camry while Toyota was offering $11,500. So I declined. When I went to pickup my factory ordered Tundra in July and said no they offered me $12,300 for my Camry. The 28th I went to Burien Nissan which is near Seattle. I walked in and they offered me $700.00 more for my Camry than they offered last December. That brought the price up to $11,500. I bought a 2006 LE crew cab 4x4 with bench, big tow, offroad, and mats in granite for $850.00 over dealer invoice. What is unique about this dealership is that with purchase of a new vehicle they give you 1. free oil changes for life. 2. service loaners. 3. and a 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. I could have gotten the truck for $500 under dealer invoice at a couple of locations around here. But opted to pay $1300 more for the oil changes, loaner vehicles, and powertrain warranty. I have since ordered amsoil rear diff fluid, and a new rear diff cover that holds 3/4 of a quart more fluid to minimize the heat problems. I`m supposed to take delivery on Oct 4. I`ll let you know more when it arrives and would appreciate any suggestions to preserve the life of the truck as well as pre delivery inspections. Oh. And I was able to retrieve the $1000.00 from Toyota that I left as a deposit last March. I`m in heaven!

SickWhip · 09-30-2005, 02:06 PM

Well it sounds like you held out and got exactly what you wanted. Good for you. But I don't know about the "Pizzazz" in you desciption of the Titan. I would have left that out and kept it to myself. You'll be VERY happy with your decision!

acro · 09-30-2005, 07:06 PM

Happy Birthday. That's quite a present!

HighDesertBum · 09-30-2005, 08:08 PM

Happy birthday, TitanKing!!!

wrenrj1 · 09-30-2005, 08:26 PM

Man! sounds like a great deal ya old fart!

I can say that because I'm only nine months younger than you...

Still sounds like you got an excellent deal.

TexasTitan04 · 09-30-2005, 10:03 PM

Well, today was my birthday and I didn't get crap from Titantalk.....not mad, but got tickets to the upcoming NIN concert in San Antonio, some new boots and the complete 1st season of Desperate Housewives....love that show!!!

John C.

TitanKing · 09-30-2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasTitan04

Well, today was my birthday and I didn't get crap from Titantalk.....not mad, but got tickets to the upcoming NIN concert in San Antonio, some new boots and the complete 1st season of Desperate Housewives....love that show!!!

John C.

Well happy birthday to you. I don`t know about you but at my age birthday`s take on more meaning. What does NIN stand for? My favorite show is called Weeds on Showtime. A buddy of mine referred to Weeds as Desperate Housewives on dope.

TexasTitan04 · 09-30-2005, 10:19 PM

Oh, for the "Old" guys out there...NIN is Nine Inch Nails..I just turned 34 and have been in the Army since 18, so I REALLY feel my age. Oh, I still love Desperate Hosewives!!!!

John C.

JHOOTITAN · 10-01-2005, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SickWhip

Good for you. But I don't know about the "Pizzazz" in you desciption of the Titan. I would have left that out and kept it to myself. You'll be VERY happy with your decision!

FLfinfan · 10-01-2005, 08:31 AM

Happy birthday.

**Kronos1965** · 10-01-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasTitan04

Oh, for the "Old" guys out there...NIN is Nine Inch Nails..I just turned 34 and have been in the Army since 18, so I REALLY feel my age. Oh, I still love Desperate Hosewives!!!!

John C.

NIN = Nine Inch Nails. A band