The FJ is my guilty pleasure. It's too big for my single-person, apartment-dwelling, city-living lifestyle but I love it anyway. And I love it for the most superficial reason of all. That Voodoo Blue...
OK, I'm a looksist. I definitely let this SUV get away with a lot more than I would other SUVs because of its cuteness. But I'm not alone. Other drivers do, too. Usually, when I pilot our other large long-termers, I get glares in traffic for "being in everyone's way" or cut off by people who don't want to be stuck behind a big hunk of metal that obstructs their view. But with the FJ, the blue seems to soothe. Other motorists happily wave me in when I want to switch lanes. And I haven't gotten cut off yet when driving it.
It's loud, roaring as soon as you turn the key and when you give it some gas, but that's endearing here. Like a puppy growling. Also, it can't fit in my carport. And although that has given me pause before when faced with choosing between the FJ and a smaller long-term car to drive home for the night, I can't resist its round blink-blink headlights. Aww, look at dat face, of course I'll just park down the street and walk a block for youuu.
Production Editor Caroline Pardilla at 20,053 miles
It's loud, roaring as soon as you turn the key and when you give it some gas, but that's endearing here. Like a puppy growling. Also, it can't fit in my carport. And although that has given me pause before when faced with choosing between the FJ and a smaller long-term car to drive home for the night, I can't resist its round blink-blink headlights. Aww, look at dat face, of course I'll just park down the street and walk a block for youuu.
Production Editor Caroline Pardilla at 20,053 miles
desmolicious says:
03:29 PM, 01/11/07
...you would if you bothered to crack open the owner's manual... ooops, wrong post!
;)
Caroline, you're too funny! Great blog entry.
caroscuro says:
03:43 PM, 01/11/07
LOL I'm glad I'm on your good side, desmo.
desmolicious says:
04:32 PM, 01/11/07
All kidding aside, I was "this" close to buying an FJ cuz of that great colour. I didn't cuz I already have a Wrangler that I love and love to take off road. Going off road leads to scrapes on the paint (from brush, twigs etc) which I don't mind on the Jeep, it's what it is and shows I've been having fun. But I could not even dream of doing that to Voodoo Blue! Just too darn cute... So kept the Jeep and got a Bimmer for normal road usage.
caroscuro says:
05:47 PM, 01/11/07
Agreed, it would be hard for me to beat up on something that cute.