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Honda Continues Dominance of Car and Driver 10 Best; Honda Classed With Porsche, BMW, Cadillac, and Audi
Once again, Honda’s Accord and Fit (2010 models) have taken their place alongside models from automakers like Porsche, BMW, Cadillac, and Audi on “Car and Driver” magazine’s annual “Ten Best” list. This marks Accord’s 24th (and 13th consecutive) appearance in the 28 years since first appearing on the list in 1983, and marks Fit’s 4th appearance on the list since first appearing in 2007. To add perspective to these accomplishments, no other car even comes close to Accord when it comes to number of appearances on the list, and Fit has appeared on the list every single year it has existed here in the United States.
In the words of others:
Car and Driver on the Accord: “In 28 years of 10Best competition, Honda’s Accord has made the list 24 times. Somewhere in Japan, there are about 200 engineers wringing their hands and asking each other, “Where’d we go wrong in those four losing years?” Maybe that’s why the car is so good.”
Car and Driver on the Fit: “It’s all the car anyone needs—big fun, and as cheap to own and operate as a hamster. Despite the Fit’s microbial footprint, it takes truly Sasquatchian dimensions to be discomforted inside, and all that space is surrounded by quality materials and thoughtful design unmatched in many vehicles costing much more….Everything about this Honda feels like a more expensive, more upmarket vehicle. It is the marriage of a number of seemingly paradoxical concepts, but its greatest accomplishment is the association this little runabout dissolves: The Fit proves more decisively than any other vehicle that affordable and cheap are mutually exclusive concepts.”
American Honda Executive Voice President John Mendel on the selections: “The Car and Driver ‘10Best’ awards recognize Honda’s ongoing emphasis on performance, quality and safety. Honda is honored to have its vehicles regarded so highly over the years with one of the most coveted awards in the industry.”
Honda’s appearances within the 10Best rankings:
Accord 24 times (1983-’91, ’94-’95, 1998-2010)
Civic 5 times (1988-’91, 1996)
CRX 2 times (1985, 1988)
Fit 4 times (2007-2010)
Prelude 10 times (1984-’86, 1992-98)
S2000 3 times (2000-2004)
If you would like to get your hands on the Fit, Accord, or any other Honda, then there is no better place to start than Miami’s Brickell Honda. Brickell Honda is a full-service Honda center that works in new and Certified used Honda Sales, Honda financing, and is also an official Honda parts and service center. Brickell is located in beautiful downtown Miami, and can also be found on the web at BrickellHonda.com. Brickell is well-known for its website BrickellHondadirect.com, where you can get a quote on a Honda in 7 minutes or less.
Brickell Honda is a full-service Honda center that works in new and Certified used Honda Sales, Honda financing, and is also an official Honda parts and service center. Brickell is located in beautiful downtown Miami, and can also be found on the web at BrickellHonda.com.
Looking For a Used Porsche? Call 911 For Action!
It’s hard not to have a soft spot for Porsche. If you’re a luxury car enthusiast, you’ll already be familiar with the reputation that Porsche have built upon their unique designs and top-end engineering. From tractors to the Boxter, the Porsche identity is one that encompasses prestige and distinction on every level.
You may be glad to know that I’m not going to talk about their contribution to the agricultural machinery market (although if I were looking for a used Porsche for under £10,000 I would seriously consider buying a vintage Porsche tractor, along with a field, just to have the pleasure of hurtling about at 20mph). But the Good Life dream will have to wait a little while longer, because there has never been a better time to invest in a luxury sports car. With the recent economic crises, the price of a used Porsche has become an attractive possibility for more people than ever before.
The used Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet that I took out for a spin one sunny day in June was ideally suited to the weather. With the roof down and the cheeky handling making it a joy to be in the driving seat, it was easy to wonder whether it was a one-climate wonder. Purring through town (it’s only fair to let everyone gawp at such a sterling motor), I was aware of heads turning. In a new or used Porsche you will definitely be looked at, you may even get small children waving and the occasional thumbs up from other drivers. It’s not a brand for the wallflower.
If you’re looking for a family car that will fit a month’s shopping in the boot, I must advise that you look elsewhere. The charm of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet lies in its sense of freedom, the release from restriction that comes with having the wind in your hair and a superbly responsive car under your control. Being lucky enough to live in a semi-rural area, it was a short hop from the town centre to quiet country roads. And that’s where the 911 really came alive. I felt that I could drive it all day, but sadly it did have to be returned to the dealership before they closed. Having experienced the challenges and rewards of taking it through different environments, I was convinced that even the greyest, most miserable day wouldn’t impact the little used Porsche’s spirit.
It’s certainly not the car for everyone, and may be seen as an indulgence. But the used Porsche that I had in my greedy little paws for a few hours that day made driving feel like a pleasure rather than a chore, and I personally view such outlay as an investment rather than a frivolity. If you’re in the position to take possession of a luxury sports car, a used Porsche is definitely worth looking into. As with any vehicle, look for an approved used Porsche dealer, and if you do fall in love with a model take it for a thorough test-drive before committing to purchase.
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