Brian Smith wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ps.com...
>> I was explaining to the OP that there are better deals and that
>> for $5k he can get a car in better shape if he shops elsewhere.
>> I don't have a problem if he buys a new Civic but a used one
>> is not a good value that's all. I think I explained already
>> that CIvic Si is on the list of my protege replacements
>> along with RX-8 and EVO. (Mazdaspeed 3 won't cut it for me).
>> In case you wonder what I'm doing on this NG in the first place.
>
> From the experiences I have had over the years with any of the BIG 3
> companies products, there is no way that any of them come close to being
> better than a Honda.
>
> I have owned GM and Ford vehicles that have more rattles, squeaks and
> shakes than a ten year old Honda.

I got rid of a Saturn (LS2) after 2 1/2 years 'cause of the rattles and
noises it was making. And it was only book valued at $8k by that time,
after having spent $21k for it new. I hear the Aura is much better, but
I'll let someone else risk their money.

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Mike Smith