tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195249444824709887.comments2011-07-11T16:26:43.446-07:00Johnny BraingerouslyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536178492899121377noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195249444824709887.post-36019235469339210592011-07-11T16:26:43.446-07:002011-07-11T16:26:43.446-07:00John, we bought a Honda CR-V in Nov 2009. It was ...John, we bought a Honda CR-V in Nov 2009. It was "new" (187 miles -- not happy about not being told until we got into the vehicle after the payment). We had gone to the Pittsburgh Auto Show in Jan (Feb?) to scout out a new vehicle for my wife. <br /><br />She settled on Nissan Rogue while there. I liked the Nissan Murano. When we started looking on lots, the Murano was quickly discarded (too big). I wanted a "road car" because I hope to do some traveling soon. I tried to work the Hyundi SantaFe. I felt it was a good size for traveling.<br /><br />Meanwhile, during the Summer, one of our customers let Shari drive a CR-V. That event was like a fly on fly paper -- no getting off that position. Her vision was to/from Giant Eagle, church, and to her sister's house (USC). My vision extended beyond Peters Twp, but it was primarily for her use. She drives 3,500 miles per year.<br /><br />I was not happy, but capitulated and we bought an LX (middle model). She likes it. I am ambivalent. We did take an afternoon last September to drive to Shanksville, PA (flight 93 memorial). This is the longest, by far, it has been away, nearly the only time on an Interstate. The trip was useful in that it confirmed my expectations about NOT being a "road car." Any interest in driving places far away in the CR-V was squelched on that trip. However, I do know some people who take their CR-V on long trips. I am doubting my name will be added to their list.<br /><br />I find it far too complex to drive, after my F-250 work truck. Stopping to get out is like decommissioning a submarine at home base. The door locks are a great source of irritation. The moon roof, or whatever (sun?, is only a source of problem -- can't stand the light coming from above in the driver's compartment.<br /><br />However, after saying all that, she likes it. It has been absolutely trouble free, with about 7,000 miles by now. We seem to be exceeding the 3,500 mile annual allotment, so the driving must stop soon!<br /><br />I wish you and Tammy well with the new wheels.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538693598608138640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195249444824709887.post-67435309432744887712011-05-13T18:25:50.396-07:002011-05-13T18:25:50.396-07:00I should've added. I have a friend who bought ...I should've added. I have a friend who bought a Civic at South Hills Honda a few years ago. He stopped in Washington Honda to buy some touch up paint. The guy saw the sticker on his car for SHH and told him that he was at the wrong dealership. My friend asked him if he was at a Honda dealership (reply yes) and if they sold touch up paint for Hondas there (reply yes). The guy pointed to the SHH sticker on the car and told him that he didn't belong there. So he left and bought his touch up paint at SHHAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536178492899121377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195249444824709887.post-74604984900742265772011-03-25T03:37:17.871-07:002011-03-25T03:37:17.871-07:00A cheesecake business? What a great idea!!A cheesecake business? What a great idea!!JNPmommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026997612729147113noreply@blogger.com