Mike Boo’s Automotive Blog

There are some people out there who dream on owning a boat. That actually includes me! I’m pretty much into water sports and other water activities and that’s what makes me want to have a boat of my own. My only problem is that I can’t afford one at the moment. It’s just too costly to have one! So if there’s any kind hearted boat owner who might want to donate a boat to me - that would be great!

While I was browsing over the web a few days ago, I’ve read about a boat donation site. They actually do accept boats donations for a cause. According to what I’ve read, they have several contacts all over the country which help them get the best price for each boat trailer donation. It’s true that there are a lot of boat owners out there who just have their boats rotting in rust and mildew over their backyards and garage. So why not just donate your boat, help other people and free up loads of space on your garage! What are you waiting for? Donate boat today, get a few dollars back and support your favorite charity! Wouldn’t that be a good idea?! Think about it!

Toyota, after getting some praise for continually creating their Hybrid vehicles, is now launching an all-new utility vehicle for the 2009 model year, which is the Venza. It was referred as a “crossover sedan” by the Japanese automakers and it seems like an attempt to avoid being labeled as a station wagon at all costs. This new vehicle from Toyota combines the comfort of driving a five passenger sedan, with the strength of a Sport Utility Vehicle. This combination was primarily designed specifically for the North American market. The Venza models is going to be sold in the US exclusively and it was fundamentally engineered at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, while the exterior was designed at the Toyota’s Calty design studios in Newport Beach. I really love looking at new models of cars because I want to get surprised with the things that manufacturers would be able to come up with. That is why even though I am set to go for Incredible Adventures to the Moscow River and generally in Russia, I still find the need to search for new cars available in the market. The Russian tour operator would have to wait because cars will always come first.

Last december i sold my Galant and i got myself a new car. It’s a 99 model Mitsubishi Lancer. It’s got automatic transmission, fairly nice paint, a1 condition engine and cool airconditioning system Right now i’m having it pimped by adding new body kits and spoiler to make it look sporty. Check it out:

This day was a busy day for me, i traveled all the way from the city to visit a college class reunion and also to visit my girlfriend. The weekend was all fun except for the problem i’ve heard of as i arrived home. As soon as i arrived home, i received a phone call from the guy who i bought my car from. He told me that the chassis no. of my car doesn’t match that one on the papers. It’s quite scary so i had to go to his place and asked him to recheck the chassis no. once again. And it really doesn’t match! I asked him what happened and he told me that it could just be a possible clerical error.

Well, i just hope so since he’s having the car transferred under my name, i don’t want any issues with the car. So be it, i’ll have to wait for a few more weeks for the results. At least, now, moral lesson learned! Always check the engine number and chassis no. especially in buying second hand cars! Perhaps i got to excited! I just hope that everything ends well!

After another month, the frequent jerking comes back again! It’s just like a nightmare haunting me! So I changed the fuel filter again! But it’s just not normal! How often should I change this fuel filter! I was thinking was it because of it’s brand? Is this brand just crappy ones?! I was using Maruzen fuel filters and according to some people whom I talk to, these filters are already good so I still end up wondering what’s happening?! Before, it used to run just like those fast cars that you’ll see on movies but now I just think there must be something wrong going on down under! Perhaps on the fuel tank!

Aside from just having the tank cleaned up, I had it totally opened! And there I saw how dirty the tank was! It was like a tank filled with mud and residues! I had everything cleaned up and so far everything has been working well. In a few more weeks, if the fuel filter doesn’t clog up, I could therefore conclude that all of these was caused by this dirty fuel tank! By next week, I’ll also get new tires so I could go back on the race track!

Ever since I was a kid, I always dream of having my own ride! About a few months back, my dream came true and I was able to buy myself a 2nd hand ’91 model Mitsubishi Galant. I find it quite nice especially for a first car. It’s got 17” chrome mag wheels, a pioneer head unit with pioneer rear and front speakers. It’s got a good engine and nice paint.

I’m actually the type of person who’s very much into car customization, I may not be a car racer but I’m more into restoring or remodeling cars to make it appear eye popping! I’m looking forward to share my views and opinions with all you car enthusiast out there in my first ever car blog! See ya’ll!