Thank you and Goodbye!

bu2p · **Joined:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:14 pm **Posts:** 16

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to helping the 'Love That Torque' crowd. The KJ CRD is a very unique vehicle, as all owners know. Since there are very few professionals out there that fully understand this vehicle, this forum is a true blessing to those of us struggling to keep our CRD's operational and efficient.

I'm writing to say that I am no longer a CRD owner. This past weekend, I made a long-time-coming decision to part ways with the CRD. Even though I like doing as much as I can myself, to maintain a vehicle, I have grown weary of constantly trying to correct problems that come from poor engineering techniques. I know that many of you CRD owners love working on your vehicles, modifying and upgrading constantly.That is not my forte and so I've decided to pass the torch to another runner.

This did not turn-out to be the economical vehicle that I envisioned it to be. So, I made my decision before I got to the higher mileage, higher cost events that would surely come about. I chose to go with a much more civil and practical vehicle - a Toyota Highlander. I know that some of you are probably gagging about now, but I'm not an 'off-roader' type, so this is a totally acceptable vehicle for me. My research indicates that there will be a lot fewer issues with such a vehicle.

So, thanks again for sharing all of your tips, suggestions and comments. Keep the information flowing for the loyal CRDers. I'll check-in from time-to-time to see what's happening in the land of CRD.

mackruss · **Posted:** Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:59 am

bu2p wrote:

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to helping the 'Love That Torque' crowd. The KJ CRD is a very unique vehicle, as all owners know. Since there are very few professionals out there that fully understand this vehicle, this forum is a true blessing to those of us struggling to keep our CRD's operational and efficient.

I'm writing to say that I am no longer a CRD owner. This past weekend, I made a long-time-coming decision to part ways with the CRD. Even though I like doing as much as I can myself, to maintain a vehicle, I have grown weary of constantly trying to correct problems that come from poor engineering techniques. I know that many of you CRD owners love working on your vehicles, modifying and upgrading constantly.That is not my forte and so I've decided to pass the torch to another runner.

This did not turn-out to be the economical vehicle that I envisioned it to be. So, I made my decision before I got to the higher mileage, higher cost events that would surely come about. I chose to go with a much more civil and practical vehicle - a Toyota Highlander. I know that some of you are probably gagging about now, but I'm not an 'off-roader' type, so this is a totally acceptable vehicle for me. My research indicates that there will be a lot fewer issues with such a vehicle.

So, thanks again for sharing all of your tips, suggestions and comments. Keep the information flowing for the loyal CRDers. I'll check-in from time-to-time to see what's happening in the land of CRD.

Hope you told the new owner about this forum as he is going to need advice with his CRD going forward :JEEPIN:

bu2p · **Joined:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:14 pm **Posts:** 16

I traded the CRD at a Toyota dealership, so I don't know who the new owner is/will be. If the new owner gets in contact with me, I'll be sure to tell them about the forum. It's the only practical way to keep-up with this vehicle.

Even though I don't expect the same amount of problems/issues with my Highlander, I am visiting the Edmunds/Highlander forum for any tips/information I can find.

What I've learned from the Lost Jeep forum, sharing such information feels good, both ways.

Thank you and Goodbye!

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