Grandma got a new car

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 04/28/2018 at 18:42 • Filed to: None

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Her ‘95 Ford Contour V6, which she bought new, was on its last legs. After a couple years of stubbornly resisting the idea of getting a new car, which my mom and I were both pushing for, she finally relented and asked me for recommendations. One of the cars I recommended was a Honda Fit. She found this one she liked, and she has leased it. It’s a fairly base level, but it still has back up camera and Bluetooth which just goes to show you that basically everything does these days. Also, it’s a surprisingly pleasant little car to drive with good handling and a great greenhouse. Also, it’s adorable.

Will Clark's Falsetto > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/28/2018 at 18:53

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I’d drive that as a commuter in a heartbeat. Maybe when my 98’ Civic DX gives up the ghost I will look at a Fit.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/28/2018 at 18:56

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I was in a Fit today doing a test drive with my S/O. They are not bad for a basic car!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/28/2018 at 19:16

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That’s really cool. All my grandma got was run over by a reindeer.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/28/2018 at 19:20

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EssExTee’s grandpa is Elmo Shropshire confirmed

MonkeePuzzle > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/28/2018 at 19:37

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Clarkson’s mother has a Jazz/Fit, so seems a well liked car for the demographic

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/28/2018 at 20:18

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Solid, imagine how much more years she will exploit out of a Honda.

My grandmother still rocks her sub 20,000 mile 2005 Five Hundred.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/28/2018 at 22:24

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Walking home from your house Christmas Eve?

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/28/2018 at 22:28

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Grandma got run over by a (Buick) Rainier

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/29/2018 at 08:18

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It’s funny that a Based model Honda Fit has a backup camera and Bluetooth but my 2011 BMW has neither.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Will Clark's Falsetto 04/29/2018 at 08:21

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I recommend it. It’s not as fun to drive as an old Civic, mainly because of the van like seating position, however it can still be lots of fun. The newer gen is even better than our 2010 as well because direct injection gives it a bit more power and it’s about 100lbs lighter.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > MonkeePuzzle 04/29/2018 at 08:23

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With the little Xb gone it has the advantage of being one of the few cars you don’t fall into, ot clime into. You just slide in and out of it.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Vicente Esteve 04/29/2018 at 08:25

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I’ve seen quite s few of those with typical 2000s Ford/Mazda rust. Which is too bad because it’s actually a decent looking car.

Vicente Esteve > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/29/2018 at 10:08

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Since it lives in sunny Mexico, rust is not an issue.

duurtlang > MonkeePuzzle 04/30/2018 at 05:53

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It’s the only demographic I see in these, to be honest. (In Europe)