Dear WeatherCat Automotive enthusiasts,
Well it has taken over 3 years to reach this moment and it ain't over yet. However, last Friday I brought my trusty wagon home for the first time 9 months. I'm trying to drive the car as much as practical to get the engine broken in while the weather is still nice. Yesterday I was able wash and wax the car - I haven't been able to wash my own car since 2009!! This morning I took her out for a photo shoot with the autumn foliage in the area:
Here is more of a side view:
Finally a view of the station wagon end of things:
There are still problems. The windshield wiper motor is out for warranty repairs, so the car cannot get caught in any rain. The oil leaks continue, but they are clearly small as the oil level is holding steady. I'm going to bring the car back to Orinda Motors for a review after all the miles I've put on the car, but I'm hoping I can take the engine through the break-in process before having Orinda Motors tackle the leaks.
Otherwise, it is a really amazing experience. The high-performance exhaust is -
well - rather
loud!! . . . but I'll get used to it. The new air conditioner, stereo, instruments, everything seems to working just fine. It isn't entirely a new car, but . . . . . something has definitely changed!
So hopefully this long ordeal is drawing to a close for me - I hope!!
Cheers, Edouard