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Puffy · 1 May 2013, 08:14 PM

sweet ride!

can't beat a good rice cooker!

GradyPhilpott · 2 May 2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

sweet ride!

can't beat a good rice cooker!

It cooks rice?

I missed that in the owner's manual.

Man, I thought the maintenance minder and the trip computer were the cat's meow!

BoomerSooner · 2 May 2013, 12:00 PM

I heard the new Odyssey vans have a shop vac built inside of the engine compartment. I need to look for the rice cooker in mine...lol!

tudorluv · 2 May 2013, 12:20 PM

congrats! Words of wisdom. I think New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states. Truly a land of enchantment.

GradyPhilpott · 2 May 2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

I heard the new Odyssey vans have a shop vac built inside of the engine compartment. I need to look for the rice cooker in mine...lol!

The Odessey does have a built-in ShopVac, but it's at the rear.

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/...closer_lo.html

I'm still looking for the rice cooker.

GradyPhilpott · 2 May 2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

...the Rolex of autos....

You know, Bob, I have to agree with that.

When people compare watches to cars, Rolex seems to always get pegged with Mercedes, but honestly I think Rolex and Honda have a lot more in common.

Good post!

GradyPhilpott · 2 May 2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tudorluv

congrats! Words of wisdom. I think New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states. Truly a land of enchantment.

I agree. There is incredible geographic diversity in this state.

I live at just about 5,280' and from there I can take a 31 mile, 52 minute drive to Sandia Peak that is right at 10,000' and you can experience not only the change in altitude, but also the changes in vegetation and climate as you drive.

This experience is not totally unique, but it's an awesome thing to have these conditions in my own backyard, so to speak.

james1787 · 2 May 2013, 10:14 PM

Congrats! We were off monthly car payments for a while but we're going back on them for a while. It is a great feeling to not have that car payment! Hope you save up for something nice :)

james1787 · 2 May 2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

I heard the new Odyssey vans have a shop vac built inside of the engine compartment. I need to look for the rice cooker in mine...lol!

The Odyssey we just bought doesnt have a rice cooker, but it's not your average ordinary Odyssey either. The vac does sound like a useful feature!

GradyPhilpott · 3 May 2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by james1787

The Odyssey we just bought doesnt have a rice cooker, but it's not your average ordinary Odyssey either. The vac does sound like a useful feature!

Very nice set-up.

It looks totally official!

lavaman · 3 May 2013, 09:39 AM

Oh I just had to look'

Was just in Santa Fe last month...now I need to go back and grab some more pesole

GradyPhilpott · 3 May 2013, 10:23 AM

I love posole, but I have to watch my pork intake, so it's an occasional treat.

When you're in ABQ, go to Barela's on 4th Street SW and get there early because there is always a long line for lunch.

They have absolutely the best posole anywhere in town and they sell it 365 days a year, despite the fact that for some reason it is traditionally a Christmas season dish.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/60/65007...se-Albuquerque

james1787 · 3 May 2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Very nice set-up.

It looks totally official!

Thanks! We expect to pick it up in a few weeks, it's getting hand controls, etc installed for my wife.. She is excited. We hope to get many miles out of it, it's our first Honda and everyone we know who have a honda have been satisfied owners for years.

GradyPhilpott · 3 May 2013, 12:07 PM

Congratulations! I know you'll be another satisfied owner.

skprd13 · 3 May 2013, 04:51 PM

Hey Grady looks clean man. Also incredible shot of the mountain range in the background. I am assuming that is New Mexico! What part? What is the name of the range?
Tom

htc8p · 3 May 2013, 05:07 PM

good job.

i sold all my japanese cars because of suspension recalls, HVAC recalls, steering recalls

now im replacing them with Hyundai.

gmh1013 · 3 May 2013, 05:07 PM

I have not financed a car in over 25 years....unless it zero percent financing.....

gmh1013 · 3 May 2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

good job.

i sold all my japanese cars because of suspension recalls, HVAC recalls, steering recalls

now im replacing them with Hyundai.

Hyundai is the the new Toyota/Honda

htc8p · 3 May 2013, 05:12 PM

i am so angry with toyota, honda and other japanese cars. i went to philippine car enthusiast forum to troll

GradyPhilpott · 4 May 2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

Hey Grady looks clean man. Also incredible shot of the mountain range in the background. I am assuming that is New Mexico! What part? What is the name of the range?
Tom

That's the Sandias, Tom.

The Sandias are not only beautiful, but that mountain range protects us from a lot of harsh weather that comes down from the northeast and makes the weather in ABQ about as mild as it is anywhere on the planet.

GradyPhilpott · 4 May 2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

i am so angry with toyota, honda and other japanese cars. i went to philippine car enthusiast forum to troll

Just as a favor, could you take your trolling elsewhere.

You can go the Watch Out section and bash counterfeit watches until the cow's come home and fit right in quite well.

East Bay Rider · 26 May 2013, 10:14 AM

GradyPhilpott · 26 May 2013, 01:37 PM

Nice commercial, but I thought Dario could have been a bit more specific about his impression.

For myself, I don't think there's a 4cyl., mid-size, family sedan out there that could be more fun to drive, although I haven't pushed it exceptionally hard.

If I could change one thing, I'd put bigger, stiffer bolsters on the seats, like my '03 had.

That's a pretty minor complaint, as the bolsters are way of ahead of most cars I've driven.

Also, I could lose a few pounds, I guess.

My favorite Honda commercial:

Another good Honda commercial:

gmh1013 · 26 May 2013, 05:14 PM

I drive old(er) cars....compared to most on this forum.
The 07 Highlander was bought new through Costco for cash......I hope it last till I die.
6 years old with only 50k it should.
The 08 Dodge RAM was used too.....from a buddy was going to let it go back to the bank
because he lost his job......So I paid it off and gave him a bucks over and took his family out to eat.....good deal for everybody
With no job for the past 7+ years......and 6+ years away from S.S. buying a new car aint going to happen for me.
Back when I worked for IBM I drove a 15 year old BMW that I bought used for 2500.....call me Mr. Cheapo
I hope your Honda last to 200k........

GradyPhilpott · 27 May 2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I drive old(er) cars....

I have friends who do quite well and never buy new cars. They're the negotiators and the wheeler dealers.

They also get a new car or truck every year or so, it seems.

It also seems to me that the vehicle is less important than the deal.

They're the smart ones.

For myself, I'm not much of a wheeler dealer, so new cars (and watches) give me peace of mind I'm willing to pay for at this stage of the game.

Rags · 27 May 2013, 01:57 AM

Honda makes a great car. I just picked up new 2013 Toyota corolla to go back & forth to work... Buying sensible cars leaves me more money for more Rolexes...

GradyPhilpott · 27 May 2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Buying sensible cars leaves me more money for more Rolexes....

perpetualman88 · 27 May 2013, 03:34 AM

Great choice Grady.

My father has had all the cars bmw, merc, audi and his favorite car is his new honda accord.

Drive it in the best of health

GradyPhilpott · 27 May 2013, 09:35 AM

Thanks, David!

The new Accord feels just right.

1 May 2013, 08:14 PM	#61
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	sweet ride! can't beat a good rice cooker! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

3 May 2013, 10:23 AM	#72
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I love posole, but I have to watch my pork intake, so it's an occasional treat. When you're in ABQ, go to Barela's on 4th Street SW and get there early because there is always a long line for lunch. They have absolutely the best posole anywhere in town and they sell it 365 days a year, despite the fact that for some reason it is traditionally a Christmas season dish. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/60/65007...se-Albuquerque __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Congratulations! I know you'll be another satisfied owner. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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26 May 2013, 01:37 PM	#83
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Nice commercial, but I thought Dario could have been a bit more specific about his impression. For myself, I don't think there's a 4cyl., mid-size, family sedan out there that could be more fun to drive, although I haven't pushed it exceptionally hard. If I could change one thing, I'd put bigger, stiffer bolsters on the seats, like my '03 had. That's a pretty minor complaint, as the bolsters are way of ahead of most cars I've driven. Also, I could lose a few pounds, I guess. My favorite Honda commercial: Another good Honda commercial: __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 May 2013, 12:00 PM	#63
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	I heard the new Odyssey vans have a shop vac built inside of the engine compartment. I need to look for the rice cooker in mine...lol!

2 May 2013, 12:20 PM	#64
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	congrats! Words of wisdom. I think New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states. Truly a land of enchantment.

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james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Congrats! We were off monthly car payments for a while but we're going back on them for a while. It is a great feeling to not have that car payment! Hope you save up for something nice :)

3 May 2013, 09:39 AM	#71
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Oh I just had to look' Was just in Santa Fe last month...now I need to go back and grab some more pesole

3 May 2013, 04:51 PM	#75
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Hey Grady looks clean man. Also incredible shot of the mountain range in the background. I am assuming that is New Mexico! What part? What is the name of the range? Tom

3 May 2013, 05:07 PM	#76
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,473	good job. i sold all my japanese cars because of suspension recalls, HVAC recalls, steering recalls now im replacing them with Hyundai.

3 May 2013, 05:07 PM	#77
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I have not financed a car in over 25 years....unless it zero percent financing.....

3 May 2013, 05:12 PM	#79
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,473	i am so angry with toyota, honda and other japanese cars. i went to philippine car enthusiast forum to troll

26 May 2013, 05:14 PM	#84
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I drive old(er) cars....compared to most on this forum. The 07 Highlander was bought new through Costco for cash......I hope it last till I die. 6 years old with only 50k it should. The 08 Dodge RAM was used too.....from a buddy was going to let it go back to the bank because he lost his job......So I paid it off and gave him a bucks over and took his family out to eat.....good deal for everybody With no job for the past 7+ years......and 6+ years away from S.S. buying a new car aint going to happen for me. Back when I worked for IBM I drove a 15 year old BMW that I bought used for 2500.....call me Mr. Cheapo I hope your Honda last to 200k........

27 May 2013, 01:57 AM	#86
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Honda makes a great car. I just picked up new 2013 Toyota corolla to go back & forth to work... Buying sensible cars leaves me more money for more Rolexes... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

27 May 2013, 03:34 AM	#88
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Great choice Grady. My father has had all the cars bmw, merc, audi and his favorite car is his new honda accord. Drive it in the best of health

27 May 2013, 09:35 AM	#89
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Thanks, David! The new Accord feels just right. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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