Arizona, meet the Gray Ghost

Well, after lurking since October, joining in November and posting occasionally, I have made the leap. On Saturday, Feb. 16, I obtained a magnetic gray with package six. The dealer is installing tint (vital in AZ) and an XM radio and I should pick it up later today or tomorrow. I will post photos as soon as possible and also customize my avatar. This is complicated by the fact that last night I came down with the flu and feel really rotten. AND I did get a flu shot in October...but I have heard that the strain has mutated so much that the shots are pretty useless this year...of that I am living (just barely) proof. Maybe Dr. Evan can weigh in on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of this years flu shot.

Meantime. I am very pumped about my new ride. I had the owner's manuals since Saturday and they are fairly useless...must lose a lot in the translation. I will continue to get my straight scoop on this site. I will be disabling the reverse beep, pumping the tires to probably 40/38 and am still deciding about the trim rings. No other mods planned at this time.

 

Well, maybe what I have heard about the flu shot...even if you get the flu, it will be milder...might be true. After only a day and a half, I am feeling great. I got my XM activated and love the "Text" screen where I can see the artist (or composer on 110 XM classics that I listen to most of the time) and piece title completely spelled out. Not just the first few letters as on my old Infiniti G35. I will also love that during baseball season as when I "surf" from game to game, I will get the inning and score immediately. I got my neighborhood gate and garage door programmed into homelink. I was due a new phone from Verizon and got a Samsung SCH u540 for free (after $50 rebate). This phone paired up immediately and sent my entire contact list to the car in one go.

Yes I am a happy camper and the Gray Ghost and I are ready to rock and roll (due to my taste in music, I might more aptly say ready to go for baroque.)

 

Gray Ghost Update

Second tank: Had two pips left. 408 miles, 8.07 gallons = 50.6 MPG. Tires were pumped to 42/40 before this tank started. I'm learning P&G. Weather is warm (80F or so). My average trip is 15-20 minutes. A bit longer would help, I'm sure. MFD reported this tank at 48.9. The first tank was 45.7 MPG. This car is a marvel !!