Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 10:51:48 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: I Test drove a 9-2x
In article <mta4e0l47cnffeu18mgur9rfnfcqsbsnshnospamcom>, noaddressnospamere.com says... > On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:33:37 +0100, MeatballTurbo > <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> wrote: > > >In Italian cars > >you can have the looks and performance, in German cars you can have the > >performance and reliability, but it seems only the Japanese have managed > >to capture all three, mass produce them, and put them at a price point > >that normal people can afford. > > I recently looked at slightly used Japanese cars for my wife. The > Accord left me less than impressed after driving. The Camry was > positively boring. The "upscale" versions of these cars (Acura/Lexus) > were just squishy, overly padded, add an extra six inches to > the length, boring designs. I agree that the Lexus (Lexii?) models especially the bigger ones tend to be a little overstuffed, was thinking more of the IS200/300 models that seem to be the flavour of the month as Altezzas in the US, which once out of fashion will become a lot cheaper. We don't actually get the Acura brand over here. Everything is a Honda, plain and simple. It was actually the generation 4 prelude I was looking at as a possible. Seems to be a pretty decent spec car with a VTEC engine as a model option, leather is rare but avialable on UK cars, and they seem to hold their prices well for a 10+years old car. Hadn't actually looked in much detail at the Accord other than a passing glance at the Accord Coupe Circa mid 90's. That and the Prelude haven't yet reached the rice brigade in too many numbers due to the fact that they hold their prices. > The Nissan Maxima SE was the car I found for her. A solid, powerful > v6 with an excellent reputation, reliability, luxury, and reasonable > looks (at least for the year I chose). Check them before you buy > one of the others - make sure it's a sport suspension (SE model). I'm not looking for a big Saloon/Sedan, but was thinking of the Accord for those that want to replace say a 9000 or early 9-5, but yep, the Maxima would also be suited. I'm looking for a smaller car, to replace the 900, something with some power, but small and lighter and also lighter on fuel than the 900 as prices are still silly in the UK, and will never really get much better. -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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