Hello from the Outer Banks

Subject: Hello from the Outer Banks Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:55 pm

Hi All. I was directed to this site from the FJ forum site. I purchased my first FJ about 3 weeks ago. I couldn't be happier. I've eyeballed the FJ for a couple of years now. There are quite a few that traverse my area in the summer. There are two others down the street from me. One is Black Cherry and the other is Yellow. I think it has the best styling of most any vehicle out there, affordable anyway.

I found the selections to be a bit sparse when going out looking. Had to go to a Virginia Beach dealer who had 5 on the lot. I picked the one with the roof rack, running boards, 16" TRD wheels, BFG AT and a trailer hitch. The color is Magma. I'd post a picture if I could figure out how to do it but I'm new to forums and such so don't know where to post it to get it here.

Anyhow, I absolutely love driving it. I've recently retired so basically I'll be using it around the area and on the beach. We recently parted ways with a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport. The darn thing wouldn't die. The FJ reminds me of that truck only in the fact that they hardly changed anything about it over the years. I think if you've got a good thing going, why change it?

I'm looking forward to getting the opportunity to drive up to Corova soon. Waiting for the most of the tourists to clear out before I make the drive up. It takes forever in the summertime.

Glad to be aboard!

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:53 pm

Figured it out...here's the pictures....
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Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:57 am

Welcome to the group Rich! I do believe you are our first Magma! Glad your here and look forward to possibly meeting at a future event!

cheers

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:15 am

Thanks David! I look forward to it.

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:02 am

I love that magma color!

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:59 pm

rich obx wrote:: Thanks David! I look forward to it.

Can't wait to see what you do to it! Bring on the mods!!!

Twisted Evil

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:12 am

David B wrote:

rich obx wrote:: Thanks David! I look forward to it.

Can't wait to see what you do to it! Bring on the mods!!!

Twisted Evil

I just installed a passenger seat armrest! Does that count? LOL

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:20 am

yhow, I absolutely love driving it. I've recently retired so basically I'll be using it around the area and on the beach. We recently parted ways with a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport. The darn thing wouldn't die. The FJ reminds me of that truck only in the fact that they hardly changed anything about it over the years. I think if you've got a good thing going, why change it?

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:12 pm

Welcome, and that color would look better with some serious mad on it !!!

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:13 pm

oops....mud

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:14 pm

Welcome!

- Steve

Subject: Re: Hello from the Outer Banks Thu May 14, 2015 10:59 pm

Very neat ride! Welcome to the forums.