I Drove the Slowrunner to Work Tonight 

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips) 08/10/2016 at 23:16 • Filed to: Slowrunner

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The FiST is low on gas, I’m lazy, and the Slowrunner was almost full, so for the first time since April, the Slowrunner got driven to work.

I forgot how relaxing it is. It’s care free, almost comfortable. No shifting in traffic, it idles through when traffic is crawling, and it’s visibility is better than anything I’ve ever driven.

That said, it still needs tons of work, and it is slow.

I almost miss this view on a daily basis, then I remember that Kona gets triple the MPGs, is hilarious when the boost kicks in, and has a much better sound system.

PS9 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/10/2016 at 23:21

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But no *vrooooom PSHHHH* :(

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > PS9 08/10/2016 at 23:23

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No, it’s more like “What was that sound? Oh no! Oh, it was the car beside me. Wait, what is that burning smell?"

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/10/2016 at 23:55

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Admit it: you really like the Fiesta; you love the SlowRunner.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2016 at 00:01

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I pretty much already have. I’ve bonded with the Slowrunner in a way that I haven’t with the Fiesta. It’s fun, and I really like it, but the personality isn’t there. Plus, there are memories with the 4Runner that can’t be replicated by the Fiesta.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 00:03

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Exactly how I feel about my poor Celica. I can’t wait to get in my beater pickup when I need to go somewhere.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2016 at 00:08

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The difference for me is, I’m indifferent, I love driving the Fiesta too. And it’s all situational. I can take the Fiesta distances that I would not dare take the Slowrunner, but I can take the Slowrunner places where the Fiesta would break.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 00:09

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Well I guess I’m looking for my own “Fiesta” still then. A car I can enjoy that is more suited for daily use.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2016 at 00:11

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2003-04 Matrix XRS with all the valve lift.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 00:14

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Hah, I don’t know. Our Vibe is effectively the same car, and it’s a good appliance, to be sure.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2016 at 00:17

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But it does not have the 2ZZ. The 2ZZ is life. The 2ZZ is love. 8500rpms of love.

Birddog > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 03:39

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“That said, it still needs tons of work, and it is slow.”

Sounds like Crusty. A little ugly but as loyal as a Labrador.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Birddog 08/11/2016 at 07:08

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Rust wise, it’s probably one of the cleanest Toyotas out there. It’s just the steering and suspension components that are held together by worn out parts...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 08:17

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Me every day.

No idea why, it’s been dead reliable.

Dru > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 08:25

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How many miles are you sporting on yours?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dru 08/11/2016 at 08:26

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Somewhere between 175k and 200k would be my best guess. The Transmission Speed Sensor died, taking the odometer, trip meter, and speedometer with it

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 08/11/2016 at 08:27

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Besides head gaskets, so she mine, but I know it’s 20 years old and needs a bit of work.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/11/2016 at 08:31

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The difference here is yours is a 20yo Toyota feeling it’s age and mine is a pre-bankruptcy Chevy. OK, post bankruptcy, but the design is from 2004. So much squeaky cheap shit. It might not break but it feels like it may want to.

...and I don’t care