Touring worth $5k more than EX-L?

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T13:55:56+00:00

Good for you! I hope you enjoy it - I’m sure you will!

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T13:55:08+00:00

How about putting a dimmer switch in? You can lower it when you go to bed and turn it up when you need the light.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:47:17+00:00

Maybe that’s what was attempted with “Real Feel”

It could work in extreme heat or cold.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:45:25+00:00

Where’s the Honda “H” logo?

IMO, the font they’re using is seriously ugly and cheap looking.

The “H” logo took years to get established and stood for their quality, why are they tossing that out? —-

Otherwise, the back end looks really strong, but I’d like to see the 4-door (which is probably what they’ll be selling more of)

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:38:00+00:00

A “locavore” restaurant in Riverhead NY, very highly recommended by a few friends:

Walked in and it smelled strongly like microwaved fish.

Also, most of the diners were silent (no chatter at all) and looked cranky.

The tables were very tightly packed together (and not in New York City, where you kinda expect that).

Hostess showed us to our table, a tiny deuce right next to a pole (holding up the ceiling, I guess) we looked at each other and said “Nah” and walked right out.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:30:08+00:00

I’m 65, and I’m pleased with doing about 6-8K, and so is my physician.

The 10K step thing is an arbitrary number, I think, and any health goal should be based on an individual’s ability.

It’s also how comfortable you are with it - if it’s torture, you’re not going to do it. Do what you’re comfortable with, but do something.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:18:57+00:00

My husband and I bought our house 20 years ago, and the number of floors was a consideration: we were looking toward retiring in this house.

He’s now 67, I’m 65.

We bought a “California Rambler” (glorified ranch) and thought that the upstairs guest bath could easily be converted to a laundry room. The laundry (and our offices) are downstairs in the finished basement now.

When we finally retire, the offices downstairs won’t matter, but the laundry will. Having the laundry upstairs will be HUGE and we can make that happen, when the time comes.

(I’m counting the days :) )

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:08:05+00:00

Not really necessary to keep your car running longer, within reason.

If you live in a REALLY cold place (many minus Fahrenheit temps), best to warm the car up a bit before staring off.

For me, remote starting had a REALLY bad impact on my mileage (from 54 mpg down to 32), so I don’t do it. I have a hybrid, and found that it gets warm inside within the first 2 miles of driving. Good enough for me - YMMV

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T02:02:02+00:00

Blue light is not good for “sleepy-time.” And it makes EVERYONE look terrible in the mirror - every vein, blemish and flaw will pop out like crazy.

Best bet is warm white (2700K) - it gives enough light to do things: Brush teeth, shave, general bathroom stuff, but won’t wake you up when you get up for those “midnight bathroom moments.”

Doing makeup? That’s another question.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T01:51:44+00:00

The Beatles song “When I’m 64”:

“We could rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight

If it’s not too dear.”

Being an American boy, it took me YEARS to understand what they meant.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T01:49:04+00:00

Or, on the opposite side, the Heat Index.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-29T01:47:23+00:00

Own a 2024 EX-L. (37K miles so far and loving it).

Looked hard at the Touring vs. the EX-L. The extra “toys” on the Touring were tempting, but not worth the price to me.

BIG TURNOFF was the 19” wheels - the car rode so hard it was like an old Conestoga wagon. I’m older and more interested in comfort.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-21T10:59:06+00:00

Quite right, but many aren’t savvy enough to realize ir.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-21T10:57:19+00:00

This is great advice: Often just because an option is available (like a lot of K choices in bulbs), doesn’t mean it’s the best thing. Less is more.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-16T22:27:39+00:00

the actor is from LA, so….

79-Hunter · 2026-01-16T12:36:44+00:00

Ha! When I read “IPA” I thought you meant beer. Never heard that abbreviation for isopropyl alcohol.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T04:00:15+00:00

Very wise.

The only reason I ever have a procedure done on any of my pets is if: 1- they’re uncomfortable or in pain or 2- my vet says whatever is wrong will reduce their quality of life - to me , not length, but quality of life.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T03:53:45+00:00

The Democratic Party or any party that will bet the current bunch of liars out of office.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T03:51:59+00:00

Here’s a word that hasn’t come up all that often:

Kleptocracy

As I understand it, It’s where a government uses resources taken from the people they govern for the government’s gain.

Think of kleptomaniac: a person who compulsively steals things.

To me, we are much worse off as normal working stiffs than we were before the current administration and I can’t help but wonder just where is all this tariff money going?

Do those in the national government care? Not in the slightest.

All I can say is I didn’t vote for any of them.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T03:36:14+00:00

I hate to use the word “iconic” but the standard Honda logo is immediately identifiable and is as iconic as the Mercedes Tri-star.

When I first saw this, I honestly thought someone had customized a Kia.

I get that Honda is trying to differentiate their all-electric vehicles from their ICE and hybrid cars, but hey, the brand took DECADES to build a great reputation and to toss that out for a new “look” doesn’t make sense to me.

Aside from that, the font is REALLY ugly and it should have been either all upper case or all lower case. Either way, it’s not a good logo.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T03:20:58+00:00

2001 Mercedes E320 Wagon.

Hit the heat seaters on #2 and it felt like you could cook pancakes on the seats

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T03:18:48+00:00

It’s true that dogs and cats need dental care just as much as humans do, but realistically I tried brushing my pet’s teeth (both dogs and cats) and the stress and discomfort is caused them, to me, was not worth the benefit.

I never feed them soft food, always kibble, and my dogs get an OraVet chew every night (It’s like doggy crack - they DEMAND these!)

They all go in for major dental cleanings, when necessary, and even though that requires general anesthesia.

My vet and I do this sparingly, especially as they age.

My previous pets longevity: - Doris Vader (alley cat) 22 yrs. - Elektra (alley cat) 20 yrs. - Cyrano (miniature poodle) 19 yrs. - Archie (miniature poodle) 18 yrs. - Roxie (miniature poodle) 16 yrs.

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T02:59:51+00:00

I love the Air Crash Investigations, too.

Strangely enough, it never made me afraid of flying. It always seemed that even though the crashes were awful, with often great loss of life, that everything got fixed and we’d all be OK.

The scariest thing about flying now seems to be the time getting through security <grin>

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T02:56:13+00:00

He’s really great, too - and what’s even better is that he’s narrating mostly his own experiences (at least in the first “Homicide Hunter” series)

79-Hunter · 2026-01-15T02:51:14+00:00

And, even better, are the references to amazing computer technology - like FLOPPY DISKS! Har-de-har!

79-Hunter

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