PNW Off-Topic Thread

[Chen]

Originally Posted by indesign

The iA is a rebadged mazda 2 sedan with a different bumper. The Scion-Mazda twin. So the iM is an underwhelming car for the price?

Did you get a chance to test drive them?

They wouldn't let me drive the im. It was the only one they had. Gresham has a couple. But I was to lazy to drive out there.

The car is really small. Prius c or smaller. Cool tech tho. But 135hp with a car that weighs just shy of 3100lbs. They also discontinued the fj cruiser and xb

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by Chen

They wouldn't let me drive the im. It was the only one they had. Gresham has a couple. But I was to lazy to drive out there.

The car is really small. Prius c or smaller. Cool tech tho. But 135hp with a car that weighs just shy of 3100lbs. They also discontinued the fj cruiser and xb

Sad to see the FJ go. Same with the xB. But I think the iA and the iM should sell well. Seems like ugly vehicles sell like hot cakes to the general populace as long as they offer things like "safety" "mpg" "cargo room" and "passenger headroom" along with other creature comforts.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Chen

Stumbled in to the Ron Tonkin Toyota today to kill some time. Checked out the new IA and IM. Basically. Not worth it

When I went in to get my free oil change at the dealership here, one of the sales lady asked if I wanted to trade in the FRS for the IM since I was looking inside.

I simply chuckled and asked if it could slide like the FRS. Car looked ok for what it is, I suppose.

[PNW FRS]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

... at the dealership here, one of the sales lady asked if I wanted to trade in the FRS for the IM since I was looking inside.

Obviously this sales person just doesn't "get it". One of the key rules for car salespeople is, "...know your products...". Unless you pulled into the dealership with "mom and kid" (or two) climbing out of the 86, why in the world would the question even come up? Ms. Clueless... time to consider a career move or go back and hit the books!

[Chen]

I heard good things about the IM from two guys who works at the local dealer shops in the pdx area. For the money. I would pick up an ia. Cheaper than a corolla, same size more tech. But it is ugly as hell.


The guy that was showing me the IM was really interested in showing me air conditioning and the tilting steering wheel. I didn't have any words to say. I did ask a couple technical questions. But with the car being just release he didn't have to much info on it.

[Chen]

after putting it off for ever.

@Decay107 what tranny and diff fluid did you replace yours with? @ultramaroon asked me to harass you about it.

[thehapaone]

Originally Posted by Chen

after putting it off for ever.

@Decay107 what tranny and diff fluid did you replace yours with? @ultramaroon asked me to harass you about it.

Amsoil I used the same stuff

[Chen]

Originally Posted by thehapaone

Amsoil I used the same stuff

for both? how much and where do I get it? the guys at autozone are worthless.

[thehapaone]

Originally Posted by Chen

for both? how much and where do I get it? the guys at autozone are worthless.

Got to find an amsoil dealer...there is one on the Facebook group I think it was about 60 for everything

[Decay107]

Originally Posted by Chen

after putting it off for ever.

@Decay107 what tranny and diff fluid did you replace yours with? @ultramaroon asked me to harass you about it.

Originally Posted by thehapaone

Amsoil I used the same stuff

Yep amsoil trans and transaxle lube for the trans (gl4)
Severe gear for the diff (gl5)

[Chen]

Originally Posted by Decay107

Yep amsoil trans and transaxle lube for the trans (gl4)
Severe gear for the diff (gl5)

perfect. I now just gotta go out and find it. Also. Do you have the 10mm hex socket?

[Decay107]

Originally Posted by Chen

perfect. I now just gotta go out and find it. Also. Do you have the 10mm hex socket?

I have everything you need to do the job including a fluid transfer pump.

[Kalamakid]

$12 total for a set of these home made RPF1 center caps... I don't know if I like them yet?

[Chen]

Originally Posted by Decay107

I have everything you need to do the job including a fluid transfer pump.

I may be reaching out once I get the fluids.