Cars, Security and a Peek into my Life
Both have monthly payments, but think of it like renting VS buying a home…
Read it online at Autonet.
Remember: the thrill of new wears off long before the payments do.
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Chatting with Honda’s Senior Manager of Product Planning Hayato Mori about the difference between the first-ever Civic and today’s.
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Air conditioning was available only on the top trim, and was considered a luxury feature. An audio system was an upgrade, and the only option was AM radio. And vinyl seats!
1973 Honda Civic
1.2 L engine
4-speed manual transmission
50 hp
4.7 L/100 km fuel economy
Apparently, many dealerships keep a ’73 Civic in the showroom, if ever you’d like to sit behind the wheel of olden times.
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I saw a great ’73 Civic in Miami – here.
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When was the last time you checked to ensure the software on your car was updated, or that the sensor was clean of debris and able to operate correctly?
Use your eyes guys.
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Many automakers believe so. Some add proprietary leather scents, others use systems to perfume the cabin.
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Read it below clockwise.
Rolls Royce quietly perfumed the interiors of customer’s cars, and afterwards, the customers informed the auto shop that their car was returned “different, and better”.
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This is the Mercedes‘ “active perfume system.”
And Ford’s recommended driving smells.
I strongly disagree with Basil.
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Cities need to find the sweet-spot price of curb parking. If the price is just right, about 1 of 8 spots will be vacant, reducing search time, and therefore congestion.
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