It was time for me to finally call an all-wheel drive vehicle my very own.
I’ve only lived in snowy, hilly Central New York since 1983, after all.
So on Tuesday, I traded in my 2011 Chevy Cruze for my shiny, smells-great Honda HRV.
Sweet ride.
It drove too smoothly in the test loop for me to pass it up. The dealer I worked with at Honda City, Rich, even was willing to negotiate the price.
Happy?
Long may we run.
You betcha.
May my further tales all be ones of good things.
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Thank you, Nance!
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Yaaaay! That’s great, Mark! May she bring you many fine journeys and much safety!
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Thank you, Joey!
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I am so happy for you. I have heard nothing but great things about those cars. may you live out many fine hours sharing a space with this ‘yet to be named’ car. roll on!
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Snazzy ! Congrats! Btw, I don’t know why but I thought you lived in Europe. Haha!
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I wonder why you thought I was European, PK. Naw. I’m a New Yorker through and through.
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I should have known because I seem to be attracted to New Yorkers! My best friend lives in Saugerties. But, I think it was because you mentioned Liverpool. I assumed it was the OTHER Liverpool. 😀
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That’s an easy mix-up, PK! No, it’s the little Liverpool just outside of Syracuse. Hey, 25 summers ago I attended Woodstock 25 in Saugerties!
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Cool!
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Honda’s are a top brand for me and oooo la la – you picked a great car and it could be a 20 year care for ya if you want it to be…
Love the color you chose too
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I hope the car and I last that long, Y! Thank you.
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haha – good point –
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Nice wheels. Now take that bad boy out and get some dirt on the tires!
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Your request is easily granted this time of year, Tom! Thank you!
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You’re going to love that vehicle, Mark. It makes winter driving a whole new experience. I drive a Ford AWD Escape, which is quite similar, and after my first winter in that SUV I knew I would never buy another car that didn’t have AWD.
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I will feel much safer for sure, CM. I like your Ford AWD Escape. Good choice!
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Happy Trails MBM!
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I am happy staying on the roads, ha, MBC!
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Good choice Mark…heard nothing but good things about them. Say we pile the golf league in the back seat on Tuesday and hit the Casino afterwards…
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Now I know we have a small golf league, DJ, but still … Thanks. See you Tuesday!
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You will love having AWD! Congrats!
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I am very excited about this, Mike! Thanks.
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Congrats! Great looking car!
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Thanks, Kimi! I worked hard for this one.
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