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Old 12-18-2008, 02:58 PM
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Jake that definately sums it up, LOL!
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I love it!

Contrary to the claims of many owners, the Honda's engine will not grenade just my looking at it.
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Jake - more pics please!
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Here is another pictorial example of the difference between the 996 and the Honda. I'm not going to tell you which one is the Honda!
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Old 12-18-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Here is another pictorial example of the difference between the 996 and the Honda. I'm not going to tell you which one is the Honda!
Yes, but the Honda is dependable and trustworthy. You can work it to death and it will not complain. You can dress it up with bling to make it look nice and then use it till the lube goes dry.

When it gets old and doesn't look so nice, then you can buy a nice set of covers to dress it up again so that you don't see the ugliness and wear underneath.
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Old 12-18-2008, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
Yes, but the Honda is dependable and trustworthy. You can work it to death and it will not complain. You can dress it up with bling to make it look nice and then use it till the lube goes dry.

When it gets old and doesn't look so nice, then you can buy a nice set of covers to dress it up again so that you don't see the ugliness and wear underneath.
Yeah, but if it starts out ugly, what's it going to look like later..... butt ugly?
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Old 12-18-2008, 05:04 PM
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Tim, I actually the like the looks of the Accord coupe. Much better than the previous generation. Good gas mileage, cheap maintenance, extreme reliability ... why all the hating?
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Old 12-18-2008, 05:08 PM
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I agree - I actually kinda like the accord... I looked at it, then bought the Acura, but it's still a great car.
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Old 12-18-2008, 05:43 PM
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Oh, and with the Honda you never have to worry about those pesky hot chicks chasing afer you. What a PITA!
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Old 12-18-2008, 07:18 PM
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Maybe if you had gotten the V6 coupe with 6speed, you might actually like it Tim.
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Old 12-18-2008, 07:21 PM
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Tim - great write up, better emoticon!

You forgot one advantage on the Honda though - the PRICE!!! (well, maybe not even that now...)
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Originally Posted by medtech
Oh, and with the Honda you never have to worry about those pesky hot chicks chasing afer you. What a PITA!
oh, I don't know about that - Honda's are great for pulling MILFs.

It shows them that you're practical, reliable, and hung like a horse.
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Originally Posted by discoganya
Tim, I actually the like the looks of the Accord coupe. Much better than the previous generation. Good gas mileage, cheap maintenance, extreme reliability ... why all the hating?
It's Wrong Wheel Drive. That's enough of a reason for me to not buy one.
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Old 12-18-2008, 09:05 PM
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Hi Tim!
Well, to put a little positive spin on the situation, you could post repair bills for Honda vs. Porsche. . .
[we have a Toyota too. Don't even know the service manager. Porsche service is on speed dial]
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I think you can add a few more things to your list Tim!

No engine noise
No ignition key location confusion issues
Glove compartment
Cup holders
Moon roof
Park it anywhere without worry
Gas mileage
Decent sounding stereo

Biggest con - It's not a Porsche!
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