Always loved the Gen 1 one since it came out. But I was in no position to obtain one back then. My '87 Legend coupe was all I needed. Upon seeing the refresh in '02 at NY show, decided it had to go on mental Bucket list for future... if and when the right one at the right price ever showed. I started looking casually about 7 or 8 years ago. Took too long to act on some and missed a few good ones.
Then shortly after retiring in mid June '13, I put a deposit down on the Gen 2 ( though back then it was a lesser car, lesser $'s, and due in a year or so). Of course that dragged on for quite some time. But desire for a Gen 1 never left. Met some new car guy friends (Fall '15) with Gen 1's. After driving them I just got more hooked. And every time I saw their cars I just drooled over theirs, much like I did in NY back in '02. (even though theirs older with pop ups etc.) So in last 6 or so months have been looking more intensely and more seriously for the right one. Found a few but overpriced or just not right. Then Found "the one" last week, came to terms with seller, and took delivery yesterday (6/8/16). I'm quite picky so will be doing a few minor tweaks and then get it registered and on the road. It is a low miles (< 33 k) and well maintained car so I'm feeling PDG. I have to admit I'm a bit more anxious to get it out and on the road than worry about the Gen 2 delivery right now. Even though my order was just locked in on June 3'rd. I've been into a wide mix of cars to date and now need to get up to speed on something else. Feeling PDG about that. I look forward to all the info, knowledge, and help available here.
Then shortly after retiring in mid June '13, I put a deposit down on the Gen 2 ( though back then it was a lesser car, lesser $'s, and due in a year or so). Of course that dragged on for quite some time. But desire for a Gen 1 never left. Met some new car guy friends (Fall '15) with Gen 1's. After driving them I just got more hooked. And every time I saw their cars I just drooled over theirs, much like I did in NY back in '02. (even though theirs older with pop ups etc.) So in last 6 or so months have been looking more intensely and more seriously for the right one. Found a few but overpriced or just not right. Then Found "the one" last week, came to terms with seller, and took delivery yesterday (6/8/16). I'm quite picky so will be doing a few minor tweaks and then get it registered and on the road. It is a low miles (< 33 k) and well maintained car so I'm feeling PDG. I have to admit I'm a bit more anxious to get it out and on the road than worry about the Gen 2 delivery right now. Even though my order was just locked in on June 3'rd. I've been into a wide mix of cars to date and now need to get up to speed on something else. Feeling PDG about that. I look forward to all the info, knowledge, and help available here.
Man does that combo POP! Congratulations to you.
What color is the '17?
Very nice congrats.
