Returning to Honda
 

I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
ridiculous after warranty expired.

I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:

>
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I sell Hyundai in the Sacramento, CA area. (An evil car salesperson lurks!)
Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

AC
(Contact me? Put underscores between the words in email address.)

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:

>
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I sell Hyundai in the Sacramento, CA area. (An evil car salesperson lurks!)
Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

AC
(Contact me? Put underscores between the words in email address.)

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:

>
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I sell Hyundai in the Sacramento, CA area. (An evil car salesperson lurks!)
Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

AC
(Contact me? Put underscores between the words in email address.)

Re: Returning to Honda
 

> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.

Steve

Re: Returning to Honda
 

> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.

Steve

Re: Returning to Honda
 

> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar to
> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than by
> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my line,
> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.

I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.

Steve

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I own both Toyota and Honda cars. While I like the way Honda cars steer
and handle I've had fewer repair bills from my Toyota cars. All the
Toyotas I've ever owned or examined came with simply awful OEM tires.
If you are still riding on OEM tires, replace them ASAP. I put a set of
Pirellis onto our Corolla and that transformed the car. Cured so many
ills it was hard to believe.

On the other hand, if I needed an economy car today, I'd buy a new
Civic. Honda put a lot into the Civic's upgrade (to save it from
oblivion) and it shows. [Still, would've been better if they had kept
the double wishbone front suspension which allows a lower cowl and
hood.]

Teach the wife to drive a stick. The Si is worth it.

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I own both Toyota and Honda cars. While I like the way Honda cars steer
and handle I've had fewer repair bills from my Toyota cars. All the
Toyotas I've ever owned or examined came with simply awful OEM tires.
If you are still riding on OEM tires, replace them ASAP. I put a set of
Pirellis onto our Corolla and that transformed the car. Cured so many
ills it was hard to believe.

On the other hand, if I needed an economy car today, I'd buy a new
Civic. Honda put a lot into the Civic's upgrade (to save it from
oblivion) and it shows. [Still, would've been better if they had kept
the double wishbone front suspension which allows a lower cowl and
hood.]

Teach the wife to drive a stick. The Si is worth it.

Re: Returning to Honda
 

Dan wrote:
> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
> Toyota Camry V6. Horrible. Many problems and the cost of fixing is
> ridiculous after warranty expired.
>
> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)

I own both Toyota and Honda cars. While I like the way Honda cars steer
and handle I've had fewer repair bills from my Toyota cars. All the
Toyotas I've ever owned or examined came with simply awful OEM tires.
If you are still riding on OEM tires, replace them ASAP. I put a set of
Pirellis onto our Corolla and that transformed the car. Cured so many
ills it was hard to believe.

On the other hand, if I needed an economy car today, I'd buy a new
Civic. Honda put a lot into the Civic's upgrade (to save it from
oblivion) and it shows. [Still, would've been better if they had kept
the double wishbone front suspension which allows a lower cowl and
hood.]

Teach the wife to drive a stick. The Si is worth it.

Re: Returning to Honda
 

My wife test drove a Civic, a Corolla, a Sentra and an Elantra. She bought
the Elantra becasue of its lower price, decent equipment and soft suspension
(as soft as the Corolla). However I prefer the Civic because it drives more
like my Acura TL (which is rather expensive to fix, particularly if one has
to replace transmissions once they no longer are on warranty). I also own a
'97 Corolla DX 1.8 that has been excellent so far. While it is somewhat
expensive to fix when it breaks, it has been extremely reliable.

"Steve Mackie" <smackie@eastlink.ca> wrote in news:
kWQjg.60336$JX1.2577@edtnps82...
>> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
>> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar
>> to
>> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than
>> by
>> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my
>> line,
>> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.
>
> I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
> Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.
>
> Steve
>
>

Re: Returning to Honda
 

My wife test drove a Civic, a Corolla, a Sentra and an Elantra. She bought
the Elantra becasue of its lower price, decent equipment and soft suspension
(as soft as the Corolla). However I prefer the Civic because it drives more
like my Acura TL (which is rather expensive to fix, particularly if one has
to replace transmissions once they no longer are on warranty). I also own a
'97 Corolla DX 1.8 that has been excellent so far. While it is somewhat
expensive to fix when it breaks, it has been extremely reliable.

"Steve Mackie" <smackie@eastlink.ca> wrote in news:
kWQjg.60336$JX1.2577@edtnps82...
>> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
>> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar
>> to
>> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than
>> by
>> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my
>> line,
>> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.
>
> I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
> Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.
>
> Steve
>
>

Re: Returning to Honda
 

My wife test drove a Civic, a Corolla, a Sentra and an Elantra. She bought
the Elantra becasue of its lower price, decent equipment and soft suspension
(as soft as the Corolla). However I prefer the Civic because it drives more
like my Acura TL (which is rather expensive to fix, particularly if one has
to replace transmissions once they no longer are on warranty). I also own a
'97 Corolla DX 1.8 that has been excellent so far. While it is somewhat
expensive to fix when it breaks, it has been extremely reliable.

"Steve Mackie" <smackie@eastlink.ca> wrote in news:
kWQjg.60336$JX1.2577@edtnps82...
>> Honda is a fine car. So is Toyota. But before you make a final decision
>> check out what Hyundai offers and compare it feature to feature, dollar
>> to
>> dollar to both. If you are convinced that Toyota is better for you than
>> by
>> all means buy one. Just check out ALL the competition... not must my
>> line,
>> but all the imports and some of the domestics as well.
>
> I checked out Hyundai when I was looking. All I had to do was sit in an
> Elantra. I could get out of the dealership fast enough.
>
> Steve
>
>

Re: Returning to Honda
 

dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com wrote:
>> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
>> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
>[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
>> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)
>
>I own both Toyota and Honda cars. While I like the way Honda cars steer
>and handle I've had fewer repair bills from my Toyota cars. All the
>Toyotas I've ever owned or examined came with simply awful OEM tires.
>If you are still riding on OEM tires, replace them ASAP. I put a set of
>Pirellis onto our Corolla and that transformed the car. Cured so many
>ills it was hard to believe.
>


>On the other hand, if I needed an economy car today, I'd buy a new
>Civic. Honda put a lot into the Civic's upgrade (to save it from
>oblivion) and it shows. [Still, would've been better if they had kept
>the double wishbone front suspension which allows a lower cowl and
>hood.]
>
>Teach the wife to drive a stick. The Si is worth it.

I have to agree with your comment about Toyota's OEM tires. I drove a late
model Corolla as a rental car for several weeks earlier in the year and the
first thing I noticed was the noisy and squirrely ride. It felt like I had no
stability in the rear. I knew the main culprit were the crappy OEM tires. I
don't remember what they were but they looked cheap and handled like crap.

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Re: Returning to Honda
 

dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com wrote:
>> I'm a Honda driver, but my wife and family loves Toyotas so after I
>> sold my Honda Civic HX I bought a Toyota Corolla while my sis got a
>[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>> I convinced my wife our next car is gonna be Honda Civic EX (would of
>> gone after Si but my wife can't drive stick, yuck.)
>
>I own both Toyota and Honda cars. While I like the way Honda cars steer
>and handle I've had fewer repair bills from my Toyota cars. All the
>Toyotas I've ever owned or examined came with simply awful OEM tires.
>If you are still riding on OEM tires, replace them ASAP. I put a set of
>Pirellis onto our Corolla and that transformed the car. Cured so many
>ills it was hard to believe.
>


>On the other hand, if I needed an economy car today, I'd buy a new
>Civic. Honda put a lot into the Civic's upgrade (to save it from
>oblivion) and it shows. [Still, would've been better if they had kept
>the double wishbone front suspension which allows a lower cowl and
>hood.]
>
>Teach the wife to drive a stick. The Si is worth it.

I have to agree with your comment about Toyota's OEM tires. I drove a late
model Corolla as a rental car for several weeks earlier in the year and the
first thing I noticed was the noisy and squirrely ride. It felt like I had no
stability in the rear. I knew the main culprit were the crappy OEM tires. I
don't remember what they were but they looked cheap and handled like crap.

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