Category Archives: Honda

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Honda CR-V 5-Door 4-Wheel Drive EX-L Navi.  If you have driven one in years past as I did in 2001 it will amaze you how much it has grown and matured since that 2002 year model. The ’02 model was boxy and cheap looking...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Honda Fit redesigned for this model year and is powered by a new 117-horsepower 1.5-liter that is more powerful than the previous version and achieves better fuel economy, rated at 28/35 mpg city/hwy for either the base trim or the Sport with either...

General Info: Parts - US/Canadian 70%. Assembly - Lincoln, Alabama USA Class:  - SUV Cars: - Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Element, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, S2000. "An Automotive Love Affair" By Joseph Mavilia       2009 Honda Pilot Overview: This week we're looking at the 2009 Honda Pilot which I haven't tested for 5 model years....

General Info: Parts - US/Canadian 60%, Japan 25%, Assembly - Marysville, Ohio, USA Class:  - Compact Cars: - Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Element, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, S2000. "An Automotive Love Affair" By Joseph Mavilia       2008 Honda Accord EXL Overview: This week we're looking at the 2008 Honda Accord 2 Door EXL V6...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Honda Accord 2 Door EXL V6 NV (Navigation). It is assembled in Marysville, Ohio, USA using parts from the US and Canada 60%, and Japan 25%. It’s in the Compact class and Honda’s lineup includes - Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V,...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Honda Accord. Completely redesigned for 2008, and offered in both sedan and coupe versions, but the coupe, of course, has more aggressive and emotional styling to differentiate it from the sedan. The Accord was first sold in the U.S. in 1976 as a...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Honda Element 5-Door 2WD SC. I asked Ilona (sig other) why she wanted such an ugly car. “I think they’re cute and I like the look”. OK! And isn’t that the way it should be. If we didn’t have different needs and wants...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Honda Ridgeline 4-Door. I was able to put about 1,000 miles on the truck because of a wedding I needed to attend. 4 people, luggage for a week and a walker for grandma with space to spare. I couldn’t have been more impressed....

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2007 Honda Element because Ilona (my better half) wants to buy one. I said why would you want to buy such an ugly car? “I just like how it looks”. Then I’ve got to wonder why she is attracted to me. Ok, so it’s...