Re: Which To Buy?

Brian Smith wrote:
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>> 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.

--
Mike Smith