Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...

> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car. Outside of
> California, they were not generally available.
>
> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
>
> That car was about $1,300 new.

Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.

Dave

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

In article <RSJ9h.3107$tM1.38@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.ne t>,
honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net says...

> Nice history, Dave.
>
> I have just my 1991 Civic LX sedan, bought new. I think in a
> few years, I sure would like a low mileage c. 1990 CRX,
> 'cause I could work on it myself and keep my gas bills low.
> But I doubt I can find one with under 100k in my area. I
> will probably buy a new Fit/Jazz or Toyota Yaris when my 91
> Civic's engine or body gives up the proverbial ghost.

It's hard to find clean, unmolested CRXs at a reasonable price. I've
been monitoring eBay for some time to see what shows up there, and a
stock CRX with low miles for its age always fetches a premium. I've also
seen a fair number of nicely-done modified ones there, but for every one
like that, there are half a dozen more hideous hack jobs that are either
"all show and no go" or just plain ill-conceived.

I saw an Si a while back that could've almost passed for brand-new, both
under the hood and on the outside. IIRC, it sold for close to $8K.

Dave

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

In article <RSJ9h.3107$tM1.38@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.ne t>,
honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net says...

> Nice history, Dave.
>
> I have just my 1991 Civic LX sedan, bought new. I think in a
> few years, I sure would like a low mileage c. 1990 CRX,
> 'cause I could work on it myself and keep my gas bills low.
> But I doubt I can find one with under 100k in my area. I
> will probably buy a new Fit/Jazz or Toyota Yaris when my 91
> Civic's engine or body gives up the proverbial ghost.

It's hard to find clean, unmolested CRXs at a reasonable price. I've
been monitoring eBay for some time to see what shows up there, and a
stock CRX with low miles for its age always fetches a premium. I've also
seen a fair number of nicely-done modified ones there, but for every one
like that, there are half a dozen more hideous hack jobs that are either
"all show and no go" or just plain ill-conceived.

I saw an Si a while back that could've almost passed for brand-new, both
under the hood and on the outside. IIRC, it sold for close to $8K.

Dave

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

In article <RSJ9h.3107$tM1.38@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.ne t>,
honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net says...

> Nice history, Dave.
>
> I have just my 1991 Civic LX sedan, bought new. I think in a
> few years, I sure would like a low mileage c. 1990 CRX,
> 'cause I could work on it myself and keep my gas bills low.
> But I doubt I can find one with under 100k in my area. I
> will probably buy a new Fit/Jazz or Toyota Yaris when my 91
> Civic's engine or body gives up the proverbial ghost.

It's hard to find clean, unmolested CRXs at a reasonable price. I've
been monitoring eBay for some time to see what shows up there, and a
stock CRX with low miles for its age always fetches a premium. I've also
seen a fair number of nicely-done modified ones there, but for every one
like that, there are half a dozen more hideous hack jobs that are either
"all show and no go" or just plain ill-conceived.

I saw an Si a while back that could've almost passed for brand-new, both
under the hood and on the outside. IIRC, it sold for close to $8K.

Dave

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
said:

> In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
>
>> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
>> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
>> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
>>
>> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
>>
>> That car was about $1,300 new.
>
> Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.

I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...

--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail

"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
said:

> In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
>
>> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
>> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
>> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
>>
>> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
>>
>> That car was about $1,300 new.
>
> Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.

I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...

--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail

"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
said:

> In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
>
>> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
>> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
>> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
>>
>> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
>>
>> That car was about $1,300 new.
>
> Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.

I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...

--
Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail

"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Dave Garrett wrote:

> So, how many Hondas have you owned, and which ones would you like to
> own?

I have owned 2 so far.

1993 Accord LX (Canadian version, similar to the U.S. DX) 4-door, white.
Bought it in early 2000 with 141,000km (88,000 miles) on it. Excellent car,
very good gas mileage for its class. It was very reliable for the most
part, although it had quite a few nagging issues over the past year (mainly
exhaust and suspension). I traded it in last month with 242,000km (150,000
miles) on it.

2004 Civic LX 4-door, dark grey. Bought it last month with 39,000km (24,000
miles) on it and have already added 7,000km (4,300 miles) to it. Love the
gas mileage; been averaging 36-40mpg on the highway, depending on the
outside temperature.

As for most desired Honda, I'm struggling to save my pennies to buy an
S2000. :-)

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Dave Garrett wrote:

> So, how many Hondas have you owned, and which ones would you like to
> own?

I have owned 2 so far.

1993 Accord LX (Canadian version, similar to the U.S. DX) 4-door, white.
Bought it in early 2000 with 141,000km (88,000 miles) on it. Excellent car,
very good gas mileage for its class. It was very reliable for the most
part, although it had quite a few nagging issues over the past year (mainly
exhaust and suspension). I traded it in last month with 242,000km (150,000
miles) on it.

2004 Civic LX 4-door, dark grey. Bought it last month with 39,000km (24,000
miles) on it and have already added 7,000km (4,300 miles) to it. Love the
gas mileage; been averaging 36-40mpg on the highway, depending on the
outside temperature.

As for most desired Honda, I'm struggling to save my pennies to buy an
S2000. :-)

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Dave Garrett wrote:

> So, how many Hondas have you owned, and which ones would you like to
> own?

I have owned 2 so far.

1993 Accord LX (Canadian version, similar to the U.S. DX) 4-door, white.
Bought it in early 2000 with 141,000km (88,000 miles) on it. Excellent car,
very good gas mileage for its class. It was very reliable for the most
part, although it had quite a few nagging issues over the past year (mainly
exhaust and suspension). I traded it in last month with 242,000km (150,000
miles) on it.

2004 Civic LX 4-door, dark grey. Bought it last month with 39,000km (24,000
miles) on it and have already added 7,000km (4,300 miles) to it. Love the
gas mileage; been averaging 36-40mpg on the highway, depending on the
outside temperature.

As for most desired Honda, I'm struggling to save my pennies to buy an
S2000. :-)

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Larry in AZ wrote:
>
> Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
> said:
>
> > In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> > @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
> >
> >> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
> >> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
> >> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
> >>
> >> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
> >>
> >> That car was about $1,300 new.
> >
> > Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> > even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.
>
> I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
> had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...
>
>


In late 1969, I headed a photographic expedition to Micronesia and a
Honda 600 was our rental unit in Palau for six weeks. Couldn't kill it
despite it had no brakes for nearly the entire time!

JT

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Larry in AZ wrote:
>
> Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
> said:
>
> > In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> > @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
> >
> >> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
> >> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
> >> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
> >>
> >> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
> >>
> >> That car was about $1,300 new.
> >
> > Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> > even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.
>
> I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
> had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...
>
>


In late 1969, I headed a photographic expedition to Micronesia and a
Honda 600 was our rental unit in Palau for six weeks. Couldn't kill it
despite it had no brakes for nearly the entire time!

JT

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Larry in AZ wrote:
>
> Waiving the right to remain silent, Dave Garrett <dave@compassnet.com>
> said:
>
> > In article <Xns9885B29909CD0thefrogprince@69.28.173.186>, usenet2
> > @DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
> >
> >> In 1971, I bought one of the first Hondas ever imported into the United
> >> States. Most people at that time had never heard of a Honda car.
> >> Outside of California, they were not generally available.
> >>
> >> http://members.cox.net/ljvideo/images/Honda_AN600.jpg
> >>
> >> That car was about $1,300 new.
> >
> > Cool! I forgot about the 600s - I've always been curious about them,
> > even though I'm pretty sure I couldn't fit into one, at 6'1" and 200lbs.
>
> I'm 6'-0" and was about 180 at the time. I fit in it quite comfortably. It
> had a deceptive amount of room, kinda like the original Mini-Cooper...
>
>


In late 1969, I headed a photographic expedition to Micronesia and a
Honda 600 was our rental unit in Palau for six weeks. Couldn't kill it
despite it had no brakes for nearly the entire time!

JT

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Dave Garrett wrote:
I've
> been monitoring eBay for some time to see what shows up there

I look at autotrader.com and cars .com. Any other sites i should visit?
bob

Re: How many Hondas have you owned?
 

Dave Garrett wrote:
I've
> been monitoring eBay for some time to see what shows up there

I look at autotrader.com and cars .com. Any other sites i should visit?
bob