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Re: Which one would you pic?
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Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:01:11 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote:

I do miss the low to the ground feel of a car from time to time.  But I
still had a lot of fun zipping through the windy back roads in the
Halibertion area last week, in my brick on wheels.

Not to intrude, but before I moved into my '96 Pathfinder in 2000, I had an '02
Civic hatchback for 3 wonderful years. I miss the feeling of zipping around
traffic and hugging the ground, as well as filling the tank for less than $15
(USD).

I've taken an Element for a test drive, but part of me *really* wants that small
car feel back. Maybe it's the novelty of the big car wearing off, maybe I want
to recapture the glory of my early 20's.

Would you make the same choice (Element) today?

-nk



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  Re: Which one would you pic?
 
(...) Wow, I'm almost in the exact same boat as you! I went from a '97 Integra GSR (late teens, early 20s) to a '97 Pathfinder myself. Now I drive a '05 Pilot (late 20s). While the SUV is great for moving stuff (i.e. LEGO) around, I do miss the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
  Re: Which one would you pic?
 
(...) I had a Civic LX for 11 years before getting the element. It wasn't as sporty as other Civic models, but it was fun, quick and cheap on gas. I had a lot of fun with it, but ultimately it wasn't meeting my needs. Plus it was 11 years old. I (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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(...) That's the problem I had when my friend asked me. So I figured I throw it out there with little background. Personally I'd like to have the RSX, but practically the 6 would be more useful. I do miss the low to the ground feel of a car from (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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