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But the Pacer was truly ahead of its time; for a small car it was wider and roomier, and the larger windows and smaller pillars made visibility that much better. Most small cars at the time were tin cans with teeny holes cut for you to peer out of.
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All the car companies should go back to making small station wagons: toyota corolla wagon, honda accord wagon, focus wagon, escort wagon.... all the car companies want to sell us those d*mn crossovers. I don't want or need to sit up high and don't want AWD.
Agreed. The Mazda 3 five-door (or wagon, or hatchback or whatever you want to call it) was the closest thing I could find.
for me I'd have to say our 92 accord, i hate newer accords they are pigs ( to big). OUr old accord handled great and was extremely powerful and the handling was off the wall. It was a tough little beast also, nothing could kill it physically not to mention over 30 mpg.
I concur! Sold mine just a couple of months ago. Only had 162k miles; the body was really rusty and the paint was horrible. (The '92 4-door dark blue had some sort of problem.) But you're soooo right about the handling and size. My 5-speed (original clutch) drove as nice on my last drive as it did on the first one when I took delivery. Funny, though, it seemed so big to me for a long time. Coming from a '84 Civic, it took quite a while for me to get use to its size. I don't think Accords (or any 4-door sedan for that matter) of today need to be any bigger than the 1992.
The one car I think Honda should bring back it the CRX. Was known at the "pocket jocket". I think my next vehicle will be a Fit.
The CRX was the "pocket rocket". Only some models were fast. There was an HF model that was high fuel efficient. Problem with the CRX was it was so light and thin as to literally be a death trap in even low speed crashes. That's why they were so fast and fuel efficient. Honda is planning on coming out with what could be a modern version of the CRX. No real details as yet but with modern government crash safety standards it's not going to be anywhere near as light and flimsy as the CRX was.
The CRX was the "pocket rocket". Only some models were fast. There was an
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that was high fuel efficient. Problem with the CRX was it was so light and thin as to literally be a death trap in even low speed crashes. That's why they were so fast and fuel efficient. Honda is planning on coming out with what could be a modern version of the CRX. No real details as yet but with modern government crash safety standards it's not going to be anywhere near as light and flimsy as the CRX was.
We averaged 50+MPG! Side-swiped a deer once. Did a little damage to the passenger mirror, but took that impact well for the car.
I'm looking forward to seeing Honda's new incarnation!
My Mom owns a black '94 Impala SS, that at age 61, she bought brand new right off the showroom floor and it sits quietly in her garage, because my Dad insists that they not drive it anymore than necessary to keep the miles low. I think it has 49,000 miles on it and the car still smells brand new when you get in......I think this was one of those cars you either loved, or you didn't even know it existed.
Last I looked, the car was keeping it's resale value, very close to the original sticker price - not that this one will ever be sold.......the only time she complains is when it needs new tires - those are some pricey items to let dry rot in the garage - in her words
My Mom owns a black '94 Impala SS, that at age 61, she bought brand new right off the showroom floor and it sits quietly in her garage, because my Dad insists that they not drive it anymore than necessary to keep the miles low. I think it has 49,000 miles on it and the car still smells brand new when you get in......I think this was one of those cars you either loved, or you didn't even know it existed.
Last I looked, the car was keeping it's resale value, very close to the original sticker price - not that this one will ever be sold.......the only time she complains is when it needs new tires - those are some pricey items to let dry rot in the garage - in her words
Keep the miles off but make sure you enjoy it you know? Those cars are appreciating as we speak but it is hard to keep from driving them!
Just so you'll know that your stereotyping stinks, I actually came from a divorced, last of the kids (no money, no patience, no nothing) situation where I not only worked my tail end off during high school in jobs (DECA) but also worked hard to buy that 1984 (in 1988) Honda on my own! I was proud because I paid for the thing and then turned around and sold it for more than I paid for it and bought my cousins 1978 station wagon to not have a burden payment going into marriage!
As for the rest, well I'll hold my comment.
Maybe it wasn't the way where you live, but in San Diego, CA, that was the standard. And why I dislike the car so. That and the old Celica.
Maybe it wasn't the way where you live, but in San Diego, CA, that was the standard. And why I dislike the car so. That and the old Celica.
Revelated, no problem remaining here with your comment. I think I understand now. Just understand that not everyone had mommy and daddy helping.
I know I am guilty of doing the same thing. I have been a little hot tempered lately and am just not myself at all!! So I have been responding very aggressively lately and I owe you an apology too I'm afraid.
Life is too short my friend! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And next time you think of the Prelude, think of me and my story. And, I'll try to do the same in some area (benefit of a doubt) I have an issue
This is just to show you why car companies are having trouble. We have a Buick LeSabre and love it. Went to buy another. There aren't any. They tried to sell us a smaller car at a higher price?????
I asked why it has been discontinued and was told that the average age of people buying LeSabre is 69. Duh! The baby boomers are here. Big market but the car has been discontinued. Burst my bubble.
Our LeSabre gets great gas mileage and will carry all the luggage we can carry when we get there. Now, how much do these really smart CEO's make. Need some new CEO's.
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I don't think Accords (or any 4-door sedan for that matter) of today need to be any bigger than the 1992.
, I actually came from a divorced, last of the kids (no money, no patience, no nothing) situation where I not only worked my tail end off during high school in jobs (DECA) but also worked hard to buy that 1984 (in 1988) Honda on my own! I was proud because I paid for the thing and then turned around and sold it for more than I paid for it and bought my cousins 1978 station wagon to not have a burden payment going into marriage! 
