Honda Car Forum

In article <G5IXe.27437$hp.11426@lakeread08>, "TWW" <twaugh5@cox.net>
wrote:

> I looked at them this weekend when I was at the dealer for service. Seemed
> like a significant improvement. Of course, no test drives.

Why "of course"?

I've had a standing invitation for many years to come test drive
anything on the lot, no matter what.

TWW wrote:
> "higgledy" <higgledy@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1127009120.781370.100610@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> Test drove a '06 Civic EX 4dr. This is a sweet car. I liked everything
>> except the location of the emergency brake --my knee hits it. The car
>> reminds me of the '88 Prelude, another sweet Honda.
>>
> I looked at them this weekend when I was at the dealer for service. Seemed
> like a significant improvement. Of course, no test drives. I would
> consider a SI (when they appear) but only if I have an opportunity to drive
> it before I even weigh whether trading my 01 Prelude would be a good move.
>
>
financially, rationally, itll NEVER be a good move.

like me... ive got a 98 civic CX hatch. ive been lusting after the scion
xA ever since it came out. and now the similar honda jazz is supposedly
being released.

why would i want to trade a 2dr hatchback with a 1.6l engine for a 4
door hatch with a 1.5l engine? especially since...

my cars paid off
its bluebook is about $4500 tradein
it only has 50k miles on it
runs great!

makes no sense, does it?

"SoCalMike" <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> TWW wrote:
> > "higgledy" <higgledy@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1127009120.781370.100610@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> Test drove a '06 Civic EX 4dr. This is a sweet car. I liked everything
> >> except the location of the emergency brake --my knee hits it. The car
> >> reminds me of the '88 Prelude, another sweet Honda.
> >>
> > I looked at them this weekend when I was at the dealer for service.
Seemed
> > like a significant improvement. Of course, no test drives. I would
> > consider a SI (when they appear) but only if I have an opportunity to
drive
> > it before I even weigh whether trading my 01 Prelude would be a good
move.
> >
> >
> financially, rationally, itll NEVER be a good move.
>
> like me... ive got a 98 civic CX hatch. ive been lusting after the scion
> xA ever since it came out. and now the similar honda jazz is supposedly
> being released.
>
> why would i want to trade a 2dr hatchback with a 1.6l engine for a 4
> door hatch with a 1.5l engine? especially since...
>
> my cars paid off
> its bluebook is about $4500 tradein
> it only has 50k miles on it
> runs great!

$4500!?! SOLD! :-)

Pars

>
> makes no sense, does it?

SoCalMike wrote:
>> "higgledy" <higgledy@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1127009120.781370.100610@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> <snip> whether trading my 01 Prelude would be a good
>> move.
>>
>>
> financially, rationally, itll NEVER be a good move.
>
> like me... ive got a 98 civic CX hatch. ive been lusting after the scion
> xA ever since it came out. and now the similar honda jazz is supposedly
> being released.
>
> why would i want to trade a 2dr hatchback with a 1.6l engine for a 4
> door hatch with a 1.5l engine? especially since...
>
> my cars paid off
> its bluebook is about $4500 tradein
> it only has 50k miles on it
> runs great!
>
> makes no sense, does it?

Well, you're clearly not the "gotta have the cool new new thing" type,
and place a high priority on a better engine/mass ratio. I'm not either
(I prefer more power, too), and am of the opinion that used cars in good
shape are the best use of my resources. Wouldn't mind getting better
mileage and having a quieter ride, but I don't need the cool new thing.
Lotta people do--or at least they want it and decide they can afford it.

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <G5IXe.27437$hp.11426@lakeread08>, "TWW" <twaugh5@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
> > I looked at them this weekend when I was at the dealer for service.
Seemed
> > like a significant improvement. Of course, no test drives.
>
> Why "of course"?
>
> I've had a standing invitation for many years to come test drive
> anything on the lot, no matter what.
>
Seems like if it is in short supply, no test drives. For example, no
chance of driving a S 2000 or the 6 speed Accord coupe. Test drive on a
Pilot or an Accord -- no problem. So, I just pass.

In article <DG%Ze.27677$8q.16778@lakeread01>, "TWW" <twaugh5@cox.net>
wrote:

> > I've had a standing invitation for many years to come test drive
> > anything on the lot, no matter what.
> >
> Seems like if it is in short supply, no test drives. For example, no
> chance of driving a S 2000 or the 6 speed Accord coupe.

I was at the dealer today, and he asked if I wanted to drive a Civic.
The LX has a waiting list, for God's sake.

I passed; I told him I'm waiting for the Si. He said no problem.

The coupe is one sweet looking piece. Take the badges off, and no one
would know you were driving a Honda.

Elmo P. Shagnasty <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
> The coupe is one sweet looking piece. Take the badges off, and no one
> would know you were driving a Honda.

I was thinking the opposite about the new BMW 3xx. If you couldn't see the
distinctive grille, you might think you were alongside an Accord.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8,-122.5

In article <dha38c$9om$1@blue.rahul.net>, dold@XReXXAllXn.usenet.us.com
wrote:

> I was thinking the opposite about the new BMW 3xx. If you couldn't see the
> distinctive grille, you might think you were alongside an Accord.

True, very true.