Well, I did it. Car finally arrived at the Dealer, and I got to pick her up today. There's a sense of relief somewhere, that I think can only be quelled by driving this thing...
hard.
For those of you local, I bought this thing at Power Toyota of Cerritos.
I can't speak enough of praise of my Sales Associate: Michael Quezada. I highly recommend you call him and work with him. He gladly attached my name to the Hot Lava FR-S, even without an $500 deposit. Never pushed me on accessories, and kept constant and honest communication throughout the grueling wait from port to delivery. Totally Legit. Tell him "Jared" sent ya.
My Finance Manager, however, was a real hardballer. And in the end, he managed to convince me to get 7 year paint protection via Perma Plate Warranty ($350) and 5 year ding coverage ($500). Actually, he didn't have do do most of the selling; I convinced myself. ($15 extra a month to quell my OCD? Sure, why not.) Dat color, man. I swear. I'd do anything to preserve it's luster! (I know, I'm a sucker. -____-)
Anyways, I couldn't be happier. It a strange way, it's surreal. I surprise myself every time I walk by and check it out, thinking to myself:
"This thing is actually...mine?"
Presenting... "
SUMMER of 86"
