Oppo, meet Genie.  Genie, this is Oppo

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove) 06/08/2017 at 21:15 • Filed to: convertibles

22

44

Genie came to join our family today.

Outside my house this evening because I forgot to bring the garage clicker. She’s decked out in “Formal Blue”.

The more attentive readers will notice that Genie is not, in fact, a convertible. Yes, that’s right. The Great Convertible Hunt of 2017 ended with. . .

a sedan.

A Kia K900 to be specific. I nabbed this baby for $26K with a CPO one year “platinum” warranty and 10 year, 100,000 miles powertrain warranty (of which I am given to understand 55k has been used by the original lessee. This car first entered service at Huffiness Kia of McKinney, had all of its service there (I have a copy of its entire service history), and was returned there after 2 years and 2 months. It got 55k miles on it in that time because the previous driver had family in El Paso that he visited often. I know this because I chatted with the salesman who originally did that deal.

I couldn’t pass up the gorgeous two-tone leather interior. How I’ll keep it clean I have no idea. The blankets in the passengers seat were what I used to protect the upholstery from my chair. You can see the temporary portable hand controls on the pedals. I need to get the permanent ones installed.

So how did this happen? I just couldn’t find the convertible that fit my needs as an only car right now, and was still fairly new. So, I sacrificed driving engagement for a different kind of fun. I had 13 good years with my RX-8, now I get to enjoy luxury for a few years. But, I may eventually get a convertible to play with on weekends, when I can afford it (read, when the wife’s van is paid off). Boxer_4 put it into my head that RX-7 ‘verts are plentiful, and now I’m keeping an eye out for them.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 21:19

4

Congrats! Funny how we often often set out looking for one thing and come home with something completely antithetical.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/08/2017 at 21:20

1

Thanks! So true. It was a far more interesting and complicated journey than I’d expected or wanted, honestly.

I opened the sunroof. It did nothing for me.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 21:24

1

Didn’t you used to own a Celica convertible?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 21:24

1

Holy crap nice deal on a sweet ride!

Congrats and enjoy.

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/08/2017 at 21:29

6

I MUST HAVE 4X4 MANUAL BRO-TRUCK

*buys 1985 Lincoln Town Car*

Wobbles the Mind > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 21:38

2

OMG, the noises I made got so high pitched that I attracted a pack of dogs and a feral chipmunk. So much excitement, omg omg omg!!

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/08/2017 at 21:44

1

Wow, you do have a great memory for Toyotas. That’s my Mom’s ‘92. The odometer has turned over a couple of times, and it shakes violently over 60 mph, but my dad keeps it running, and I love it. I get to drive it when I visit.

Chariotoflove > fhrblig 06/08/2017 at 21:44

0

#doingitright

Chariotoflove > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2017 at 21:45

1

Thought you might approve. Get yourself to Dallas sometime, and you can have a turn at the wheel.

Leave the chipmunks at home, please.

Chariotoflove > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 06/08/2017 at 21:46

0

Thanks! I will.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 21:51

1

I may seem conceited online, but I’m a listener

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 22:01

1

Oooo, very nice! I actually quite like the front end treatment...those LED headlights look cool!

Vicente Esteve > fhrblig 06/08/2017 at 22:04

4

*buys Zamboni

Vicente Esteve > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 22:05

1

Well done.

White leather is such a pain to keep clean but it will be worth it.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > fhrblig 06/08/2017 at 22:12

3

I take it JKM bought an ‘85 Town Car then.

Good.

fhrblig > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 06/08/2017 at 22:15

1

HA!

Chariotoflove > Vicente Esteve 06/08/2017 at 22:45

4

Thank you. I should see if Svend offers a correspondence course on detailing.

Chariotoflove > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 06/08/2017 at 22:46

1

Yeah, and they’re directional. I’ve never had LEDs before. I’m looking forward to using them.

shop-teacher > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 23:06

1

Sweet ride!

Xyl0c41n3 > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 23:08

0

Hallo, fellow Texan! Or should I say, howdy!

Jagvar > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 23:32

1

You’re a man of good taste. I really want one of these to park next to the Phaeton. Two very capable luxury cars that never got any love!

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Chariotoflove 06/08/2017 at 23:59

1

Very nice! Congrats. What’s the engine?

Chariotoflove > shop-teacher 06/09/2017 at 00:01

1

Thanks!

Chariotoflove > Xyl0c41n3 06/09/2017 at 00:02

1

Howdy! Either works, I’m a transplant. :)

Chariotoflove > Jagvar 06/09/2017 at 00:06

0

Thanks, and yes. Lucky for us, I’d say, that everyone else was overly badge conscious. This one at least has a good home now.

Chariotoflove > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 06/09/2017 at 00:08

1

Thanks! This is Kia’s Tau V8. 420 hp. It really jumps when I press the pedal, but it is thirsty. Not worse than my rotary was, though.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 06/09/2017 at 00:30

1

Congratulations! Love the color combo- hope that white leather stays that way!

420 Hp sounds yummy—

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW 06/09/2017 at 00:43

2

Thanks! I’ll do my best to protect it.

I’ve never had so many horses. Wonder what I’ll do with them all. . .

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Chariotoflove 06/09/2017 at 09:12

1

Also not a Jag. :(

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Chariotoflove 06/09/2017 at 09:37

0

Well, bless your heart.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 06/09/2017 at 09:51

1

Me neither - I’m sure you’ll think of something to do with all that POWAAAAAHHH!

Chariotoflove > haveacarortwoorthree2 06/09/2017 at 10:01

0

Well, the Jags in my price range just didn’t work out. That was kinda sad.

Chariotoflove > haveacarortwoorthree2 06/09/2017 at 10:02

0

I’ve been her long enough to be unsure how to take that.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Chariotoflove 06/09/2017 at 10:17

1

It was meant as a joke as I also am a transplant — almost 25 years here now. But I’ve actually received the “bless your heart” comment in seriousness when a native found out that I wasn’t one.

Chariotoflove > haveacarortwoorthree2 06/09/2017 at 11:04

1

Don’t worry, I received it as one. It tickles me that these southerners can deliver it with a smile like a knife to the ribs.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Chariotoflove 08/28/2017 at 10:33

1

Was your RX-8 an automatic or did you have hand controls for the clutch as well as the gas/brake? I’m just curious.

Chariotoflove > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/28/2017 at 10:43

0

Auto. There are systems that would let me hand operate a clutch, but they are expensive, don’t make it more fun, but so make it more complicated. I did have paddles for manual mode, but I only used it a couple times.

Amoore100 > Chariotoflove 09/01/2017 at 19:21

1

$26K?!! Now that’s what we call a screaming deal! Congratulations, it’s simply gorgeous (impeccable color choices IMO) and I hope it serves you well!

Chariotoflove > Amoore100 09/01/2017 at 19:30

1

Thanks! I still can’t believe it. Oppo review when I get to it, but I’m absolutely thrilled. This car is the real deal.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chariotoflove 02/12/2018 at 12:09

1

Oh this is awesome. That level of luxury for 26k plus a warranty is unparalleled. I personally think you should throw some Flowmasters on it and let it ROAR haha.

Any burn outs yet?

I absolutely love the headlights.

Oh and 2 kids (5 and 1) in my backseat mean I can’t get that color leather in anything haha

Chariotoflove > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/12/2018 at 12:14

0

I’m finding it’s disconcertingly easy to slide the back end with those OEM all seasons and 420 hp. It’s more than twice what I’ve ever had before.

The headlights are directional LEDs. Very nice on rural curved roads.

I see your two kids and raise you two wheelchair tires. No wait, kids are more destructive at that age. I put a sheet on the back seat to protect it from the wheels, and I’m finding that a few baby wipes gets rid of whatever gets on the seats and dash. My daughter’s footprints usually end up on the white dash panel. It was too gorgeous not to buy it anyway. 

Chariotoflove > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/12/2018 at 12:14

0

Also, I’m in the middle of Jessica Jones right now.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chariotoflove 02/12/2018 at 12:34

1

That sounds fun lol. It’s about 200 more than I’ve had in a daily driver before. My old Ford 5.0 V8's have probably never even been over 300. I dig that it’s a 5.0L too.

Oh I know they are and I’m quite jealous of them.

I’d say two kids 5 and under are probably the most destructive force on the planet, aside from MORE kids 5 and under anyhow.

Awesome! How are you likes Jessica Jones so far? I didn’t lead you astray did I?

Chariotoflove > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/12/2018 at 12:44

0

My sister has a minivan with enough food crumbs from her boys under the seats to, I am certain, fill a food bank at Thanksgiving. Ugh.

JJ is good. It started with plenty of that old private dick movie patina that made me chuckle. I almost expected her to narrate, “It was a dark and stormy night”. I like the character, and she’s acted well, even though she does an excessive amount of going off half-cocked. There are moments that truly creep me out, which is a good thing. David Tenant is good, but he doesn’t quite get my spine shivering. I think it’s because I’ll always remember him as Dr. Who, but that’s not his fault.

I’ve seen Luke Cage in this and The Defenders now, and I’m probably not going to watch his series any time soon. He’s just not that interesting to me.

All in all, I’m enjoying this gritty, street-level Marvel much more than the spandex-wearing, shiny super hero stuff they’re doing in the movies.