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multigraincracker

(38,183 posts)
4. I'm happy and sad about my new car.
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:43 AM
Yesterday

Bought a new Honda C-Rv.
Worked for the Big 3 for 30 years and always bought my company’s cars.
After reading the reviews, I settled on the Honda. One look under the hood sold me. I could look down on the motor and still see the ground. Can’t do that on my company’s cars. There is room to get to any part that needs attention. On American cars it can now cost a fortune to change a light bulb. You have to drop the bumper to remove 10 other parts to get to a light bulb .
Should be the last car I’ll buy at my age.
It’s gas, but I no longer drive that much anymore.
Got my wife a Prius a few years ago and it’s been great. She now drives a lot more than I do. She will save a lot on gas. But it’s a little too small for me to get into.
With my fading memory, I’m hooked on the navigation system.
Just sunk a lot of money into a whole new brake system for my 26 year old van. Don’t use it that much, but I can still haul large items and go camping in it. Had a new certified used motor installed a couple of years ago, tranny gone through and new tires on it. Should last a long time, plus be there when I need it.
Good part about the Honda is it was assembled in Windsor Canada and 90 percent of the parts are made in the USA. More than the parts for American cars have.

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Wonderful for you that all turned out well and you are feeling better. Srkdqltr Yesterday #1
Just glad you're okay! Permanut Yesterday #2
2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro dweller Yesterday #3
It sure is a mouthful! And thank you so much for translating the phrase! Very thorough and thoughtful of you. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #6
I'm happy and sad about my new car. multigraincracker Yesterday #4
Have you given her an informal name yet? Figarosmom Yesterday #5
I don't usually name my cars. No idea why I don't. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #7
Just sit in it and learn the controls, there are a lot of instructional videos from regular people Shellback Squid Yesterday #8
This is great advice, and thank you for it, my dear Shellback Squid! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #11
"2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro"? That just rolls off the tongue! Beartracks Yesterday #9
You made me LOL! Thank you, my dear Beartracks. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #12
Congratulations Randomthought Yesterday #10
Thanks for your good wishes, my dear Randomthought! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #13
Audi e-tron Premium Plus quattro BaronChocula Yesterday #14
Great minds think alike... rubbersole Yesterday #16
"And she'll have fun, fun, fun till the tow truck takes her Audi away." rubbersole Yesterday #15
Oooooh, consider yourself spanked, my dear rubbersole! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #17
I was kind of referring to the wrecked Audi. rubbersole Yesterday #19
Congrats on your new Audi, Peggy! SheltieLover Yesterday #18
Glad that you are doing okay, Ms Peggy. Please take good care of niyad Yesterday #20
The good news is that you are ok. Glad you found one very like the one you LoisB Yesterday #21
Just know how to turn on the windshield wipers for that one day in SoCal we need them IcyPeas Yesterday #22
Congratulations Peggy! orangecrush Yesterday #23
Premium plus? BidenRocks Yesterday #24
Congratulations. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #25
Enjoy the Audi my dear CaliforniaPeggy malaise Yesterday #26
Dang Peggy, you had me worried at first. Glad it had such a happy ending. Enjoy. Biophilic Yesterday #27
I just wanna say you're a great person Just_Vote_Dem Yesterday #28
I'm sorry to hear about the accident MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #29
Congrats! HappyH Yesterday #30
Means it was an executive vehicle with extra goodies . haele Yesterday #31
Congratulations! Kid Berwyn Yesterday #32
I think it needs a better name. Teacher of the Year Yesterday #33
Good to see you. nt mr715 Yesterday #34
Thank goodness you're ok! Happy, and safe motoring! electric_blue68 Yesterday #35
Sorry about your old car friend, however, it is good to hear you were not totaled. 1WorldHope Yesterday #36
My goodness, you kinda scared me Easterncedar Yesterday #37
Nice to hear from you CaliforniaPeggy bluestarone 23 hrs ago #38
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