Honda Dreams

They finally got it right. The first time I saw a Hondahighway, electric door locks, positionable steering
was in a hotel parking lot. There in the sun was acolumn, power mirrors, high filtration air conditioning,
miniature car, bright red, gleaming with chrome andaluminum wheels and an in-dash CD/cassette
polished like a Rolls Royce in drag. I couldn't believe theradio.After waiting two months for an HX in Clover
quality of paint compared to the American equivalent aGreen Pearl, I finally took posession of my new 2001
la Falcon, Chevy II and Plymouth Dusters. A week ofHonda Civic. The interior is ten per cent larger than last
dedicated browsing turned up a 1979 Honda Civicyear, raising it into the compact category. The engine is
Coupe five speed with the celebrated CVCC engine.ten per cent more powerful, yet weighs seven pounds
Zero to sixty in nine seconds and thirty-fiveless. Many cars are more beautiful like the Acura CL,
miles-per-gallon to boot. The engine purred like aPorche Boxter, and the VW Passat, but none can
sewing machine and revved to seven thousand RPM.claim the luxury of a new, soft, but road holding
Of course it was RED and it went 100K miles withoutsuspension, ergonomic perfection (everything important
repair.I had been considering replacing myis within reach), and with gas going up to three dollars
eleven-year-old Honda Accord Coupe that boasts ofa gallon, economical. I will choose the European
169K trouble-free miles. The 2000 Honda Civic HXflavored leaf green metallic paint with a leather-look
Coupe possessed every feature I could wish forbeige interior. No other car comes close to the Honda
except remote keyless entry, cruise control, and aCivic HX in planet-saving features (Ultra low emissions)
motor with enough power. I guess the powers-that-beand low cost (under $16,000). In October
paid attention to the wishes of the public, because allthe new Honda Civics are going on sale. I love the
of these features are included in the 2001 Honda Civicnew modern design and the Civic Hybrid is a
HX model including an amazing automatic transmissionmarvel of automotive invention.
with an infinite number of gears, 41 MPG on the