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DrivingHy

AZ

Like many I was weaned on cars from an early age. Always kept my love for all cars but in the late 80's I fell in love with Hondas. My first, a new '89 Accord SE-i and soon added a new '93 SE (still own) and later a new '04 TSX 6-speed Navi.

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Have always been passionate about cars since a very early age. Frequently doodled car designs during grade school classes, maybe too many.

Originally I adored all things GM & lusted for C2 Corvettes. After inheriting the family ‘68 Wildcat I always maintained it immaculately which was challenging in NY.

By 1977 I finally had the money for my dream car… My first new car was this 1977 Camaro Type LT with almost every option available. My pride and joy quickly turned into my biggest nightmare. Between the wrong engine installed ( 305 2-bbl instead of 350 4-bbl) and horrible build quality, countless issues it became a love/hate affair. Even dealer offered to replace it which foolishly I refused. 8 weeks later it was rebuilt. Stubbornly I kept it for 12 years.

I sold the Camaro for $3500 and bought this… my first Honda. A new 1989 Accord SE-i which I came to love immediately. I owned and enjoyed it for 14 years.

Meanwhile by 1993 my wife’s ‘85 Pontiac STE which by comparison made my Camaro’s new car issues look minor by comparison was in need of replacement.

My 89 SE-i was so excellent it led me to this 93SE…

Almost 30 years later it outperforms our expectations with it’s reliability, quality and fun to drive nature. It’s now our collectible…

Was one of the 1st to buy an Odyssey EX in ‘99. First and last… never pay dealer premium again!

Replaced the Ody in ‘03 with something a little more fun… my ‘04 TSX 6-spd.

As it is today, still a tight well balanced road car!