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1982 Honda Accord LX [Down On The Street]

Автор: SharaMoore | среда, 30 сентября 2009 г.

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's a little car that's nearly extinct in rust-prone areas.

We saw a '77 Accord in this series not long ago, and it was startling how many readers had never seen a first-gen Accord on the street. Now we're going to look at an example of the early 2nd-gen Accord, which was still quite small (2,076 pounds) and was the first Accord to be built in North America. Horsepower was up to 76- yes, those weight and power numbers would be considered laughably small nowadays, though these cars drive just fine- and Honda's rep for reliability was really getting entrenched in the American consciousness by this time.

The price back in 1982? $8,449 for the LX, or $1,050 more than the base Accord hatch. Clearly, the cachet of the LX badging wasn't enough to stop some vocab-challenged vandal from keying "ASS" into the hood paint.

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Honda is Offering New Incentives on the Refreshed 2009 Civic

Автор: SharaMoore |

Honda has announced new incentives on the refreshed 2009 Civic models.

Buyers that haven't been hurt by the housing crisis can get 0.9 percent financing for up to 36 months and 3.9 percent for up to 60 months. Buyers can also opt to lease a Civic for 36 months for $189 a month with $1,999 down. The Civic hybrid is also included in the new sales promotions.

According to Honda, the new incentives being used to keep Civic demand high. Honda recently opened a new plant in Indiana for the Civic. Gas prices have also been declining, which may decrease some demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.

Top 10 Cheapest New Cars To Own

Автор: SharaMoore | суббота, 26 сентября 2009 г.

This may have seemed like a no-brainer: The cheapest cars to own are the ones with the best gas mileage. Right? Not exactly. Edmunds five year audit of the cost of ownership takes in to account many factors including intial cost of vehicle, depreciation, financing (based on a 60 month loan), taxes, fees, insurance, maintenance, repairs and yes, gas mileage; averaging 15,000 miles a year. Hoping for a Mustang or Jeep to make the list was maybe a pipe dream. But what about a Mini? It gets great gas mileage. But, as you may have guessed, the top 10 is mostly populated by a yawn inducing collection of cars.

Hyundai Accent

It should be noted that Edmunds does not factor in any environmental impact or pollution statistics into the equation. For instance, the top mpg car sold in America is the Prius, which ranks 33 on the list because its base price is $22,160 wich is almost double the Chevy Aveo, which ranks #1. Also, Edmunds explains that gas prices are not the most important factor in calculating the costs of ownership. The Aveo would hold the No. 1 spot even if gasoline should go to $6 per gallon. Again, almost entirely because of its inexpensive intial cost. In fairness, my previously derogatory remarks aside, there are a couple of models on this list that aren’t completely hideous in my mind. (I’d rather not say which. I have my reputation to protect.)

Honda Fit

Here are the Top 10 least expensive cars to own over a five-year period, according to Edmunds’ True Cost To Own scale. (Cost-per-mile is in parentheses):

1.) Chevy Aveo5 Special Value hatchback ($0.42)
2.) Hyundai Accent GS 2-door hatchback ($0.43)
3.) Honda Fit 4-door hatchback ($0.44)
4.) Toyota Yaris 2-door hatchback ($0.44)
5.) Honda Civic DX 4-door sedan ($0.45)
6.) Nissan Versa 4-door hatchback ($0.45)
7.) Mazda3 4-door sedan ($0.46)
8.) Kia Rio 4-door sedan ($0.46)
9.) Scion xB 4-door wagon ($0.46)
10.) Toyota Corolla CE 4-door sedan ($0.46)

In the aftermath of Suzanne’s series of posts about which vehicle gives you a better chance to “get some,” (I’m keeping it clean), it is obvious from the responses from readers that what is most “attractive” to both sexes is intelligence. If nothing else, buying one of these cars makes economic sense.

Honda Accord Crosstour

Автор: SharaMoore | четверг, 3 сентября 2009 г.

Honda’s latest Accord Crosstour is a five-door tall wagon-style hatchback which is based on a modified Honda Accord chassis. No specifications revealed yet about the car’s powertrain, but to foresee it with a 3.5-liter V6 and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder power from the standard Accord coupe will give a better perception. The all-new crossover will offer an all-wheel drive, integrating Honda’s VTM-4 AWD system. The Honda Accord Crosstour will find its slot between CR-V and Pilot and will be Toyota Venza CUV’s adversary.

Honda Accord Crosstour

Honda Mugen Euro Type R: Hardcore 3-Door Hatch

Автор: SharaMoore | вторник, 11 августа 2009 г.

Honda Mugen Euro Type R: Hardcore 3 Door Hatch
Honda confirms the development of the new Civic-based Mugen Euro with the same powertrain as the 2007 Civic Mugen RR which is a 2.0-liter four-banger producing 240 hp but will have an increased torque. It also has improved brakes, exhaust and suspension system with an enhanced more purposeful aerodynamic kits that includes a larger rear boot spoiler. Mugen Euro, the Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda’s official tuning arm is now developing the prototype in Japan but no confirmation yet on when it will eventually produce a customer car for the UK market. As for the moment, Honda fans in UK are still enjoying the Civic Type R.