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Mind the Civic mind. Why? Because efficiency is what its about these days. 35 mpg. Is there anything else to say right now? Yes, reliability. You mean I can pay less for a car, pay less for gas at the same time pay less for repairs…Brilliant!
Well I’m finally at the car I currently have (writing 2 years later?!?). I got rid of the Lexus which was becoming less and less a luxury, oil leaking here and there, everywhere an oil leak. I needed something reliable and more bang for the buck at the pump. Gas price rate curves were crawling up the ceiling over $3 a pop (eventually 4). I said, Justin, do the smart thing. Enter Honda.
Autotrader to the rescue – a place 100 miles from home there was a used 2002 Civic w/ 35000 miles in a chevy dealership which had a great price than all buys in the metro. I called, went, came back w/ a black, run on water, Civic, free coffee mug and chevy dealership calendar (yes!). This well built Honda has a manual 5 speed w/ a 2.0 liter 4 cyl. Its acually a fun zippy car to drive.
But the best thing about it is that the gas meter needle seems to be in slow motion. I can go from Dallas and back and still have gas left-over. That feels really good at a time when saving cash is crucial.
Did I mention its reliable? Haven’t had one single issue w/ it yet. That leads to a funny quick story. I had the vehicle for probably almost a year. At first I thought the door lock was broke. I couldn’t use the auto-lock button to lock the car. I still had a warranty on it so I took it in to the dealer and left them to fix it. The mechanic called and said, “What’s wrong w/ the lock?” Me: It won’t lock Him: Yeah it does. I go down to the dealer and he simply opens the handle at the same time hits the button – a Honda feature. Me: Oh…
Well, I’ve had the Civic for about 3 to 4 years, and entering into the era of fatherhood, needing extra space for baby and needing to let my wife drive my car if need (its a manual). Although the Civic hasn’t lost luster its that the driver has changing needs. It was the perfect auto for the certain stage of life.
What will be next?
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Aw…I know you will miss your zippy car babe but I appreciate you thinking of me and baby! What will we get next? I think Saturn and Pontiac is out!
ha