It’s Elemental: Honda owes me, big time
By Gina Spadafori
January 6, 2009
My friend Bob, the ultramarathoner who is so kind as to take my retrievers with him on his training runs a couple times a week, finally read the writing on the (auto mechanic’s shop) wall: His ancient VW bus was at the end of the road. It has been in and out of the shop for a couple of years, and finally refused to pass the smog check.
This morning he pulled up in his new car, a 2006 Honda Element. And yes, it’s all my fault. I love the Element, and we named it the 2007 DogCars.com Best In Show DogCar of the Year. Since I got my first one to review and raved about it, I can count three friends who bought one, and about 20 readers.
Honda, you’re welcome.
Ironically, my wife and I have had “0” luck with Honda cars, having had 3 of them in the last 5 years. Maybe just a bad batch lol.
Comment by Dogs — January 7, 2009 @ 10:15 am
It happens. The only non-DogCar I’ve ever owned was a Toyota Corolla sedan. Bought it two-years used and it was the worst lemon ever.
Of course, a Corolla is year-in-and-year-out one of the most reliable and economical of cars. But this one must have come off the line ass backwards, because it was awful. I traded it in within five months.
Comment by Gina Spadafori — January 7, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I showed Bailey a picture of that car, and then had to promise her I’d never make her ride in such an ugly car.
She insists only a Mini is cute enough for her.
Comment by KathyF — January 7, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Bailey should wait for the plug-in Mini. It’s both cute enough and green enough for such a good girl!
Comment by Gina Spadafori — January 7, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
Oh yes! I checked into test driving one, but that’s only available in LA and NYC. And for $850 a month.
Comment by KathyF — January 7, 2009 @ 1:22 pm