Almost precisely 25 years to the day after I bought it, the 88 Honda is being adopted by our dear assistant Dustin.
He needed a cheap car, and this way I can still visit it from time to time. (I’m feeling sort of emotional about the car that drove me virtually my entire adult life.)
Conveyed with the car: Three (3) chamois cloths of varying psychedelic colors; jumper cables; approximately 75¢ in change in the bottom of the glovebox (“rebate”).
Found in the car but not conveyed: One (1) bottle of “Nuprin,” exp. 07-93;
One (1) pair robin’s egg blue prescription sunglasses, purchased in Taipei ca. 1984;
And the requisite tape measure of the well-prepared ADAAG nerd.
This weekend, I’ll shop for a car for the next 25 years. Any recommendations?
Thought Snax 
Last year we bought a 2009 Subaru Outback, which is a station wagon. Like you, we live in a snowy climate. This car eats up the snow – it handles amazingly well. Starting in 2010, the Outback got much bigger and uglier, so we went with the aught 9. I can’t speak to longevity.
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Having brought my first child home in that car (b/c we had only sporty cars at the time; not ideal for child car seats), I am glad it is staying in the family. That child is, of course, in college now.
I recommend a convertible of some type!
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Wow…and I was pretty satisfied with myself for holding onto my ’88 Saab 9000 until 2002 (386,000 miles). You’re an American, Amy – we’re emotional about cars. I recommend any clean diesel…that’s going to be my next car. Options in the US are limited, but it’s the best combination of safety, performance and efficiency available. Heavier (safer), more room and pep than a hybrid, but equivalent mileage (Jetta TDI goes mid 40s mpg on the highway), and no battery issues. Front wheel drive with snow tires is nearly as good as AWD, and you don’t suffer the poor mileage (low 20s for Subarus). And they don’t stink anymore!
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What? !? 😦
Thanks for occasionally sharing Honda with me. Love that car!
CJR
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Thanks for the all the suggestions! Much to Tim’s chagrin, I’m probably going practical — Honda or Subaru. B – clean diesel – so I wouldn’t sound like a semi, either? And CJR – looking for something with *lots* room for dogs!
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Jeep convertible
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Prepare for little luxuries, like playing music with a bluetooth connection to your phone rather than two dozen cassette tapes–and answering the phone with the thumb of a hand still on the wheel. And windshield wipers that don’t make a sound. And satellite radio so you never have to choose between rap and Rush to keep you awake on a long trip. (Do not go thrifty on small comforts, Amy Robertson. Assume this car is going to last 30 years, and make them nice ones!)
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Nora – How much did Tim pay you for your comment? 🙂
Susan – You know me too well. Though the presence of cupholders marks a giant improvement over the 88, amenitywise.
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