The new FUGLY vehicle...

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Well after 13 years of driving Minivans, the wife decided she needed something different. Well she certainly did that. The final choice was between a Volvo S40 (the early 2004 model - not the new 2004.5) and this. It is one of those vehicles that you either love or hate. She absolutely loves it, (after driving it on a whim - she actually went in to drive an Accord and a CRV), one daughter loves it, the other hates it. It is sort of growing on me because of a lot of the cool stuff it has. Plus I'm a big guy (6' 5") and this thing has tons of room. It certainly gets comments.
"Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    Another view...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,777
    edited June 2004
    Put me on the boat that hates it.

    Sorry, I am sure it is nice - but errr...

    Don't like the look.

    Dosn't it come with a built in sound system, but no cd player or what?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    The "Suicide" doors...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2004
    Brandy is a die-hard Volvo enthusiast, so there would be no other choice here (for her). I like that ****, looks cool, and if it lives up to the Honda name (no reason it shouldn't), it will provide years of service and safety.

    Congrats on the new G-ride!

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    The interior (I did not opt for the Bose upgrade)...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Dosn't it come with a built in sound system, but no cd player or what?
    Comes with a 7 speaker system with subwoofer W/ a CD player and a MP3 jack.

    This thing is loaded. Built on the CRV drivetrain with the 4 cylinder V-TEC engine that is also in the 4 cyl. Accords. All wheel drive, 4 wheel disc brakes w/ABS, front and side airbags, alloy wheels, all power (AT, PW, Power Locks, Keyless entry, cruise, etc...), something like 65 seat combinations, sun roof over the rear passengers. Lots of storage, tie downs and such. I thought it was ugly too at first...but it kind of grows on you. Got if for $20K (about $250 under "INVOICE") so it was a pretty good deal.

    Like I said...it is the wife's...so I won't get to drive it much. However, I may get to bring it to the ECPG at Troy's in Oct.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,777
    edited June 2004
    dang - it is loaded indeed

    it would probally grow on me as well, nice ride dude! enjoy --

    What kind of system is it? brand?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,739
    edited June 2004
    I like the "Suicide" doors. :D

    Looks good, bro. Hope to see it in Oct.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    What kind of system is it? brand?
    I have no idea who makes the head unit and amps (could be any mfg.) the speakers are Alpine.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2004
    Who cares what it looks like. Its not going to be entered in any beauty pageants. Glad you like it though. Thats what counts. Sounds pretty cool with all the bells and whistles.

    Now that new Scion POS. Thats one fugly ****.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2004
    I think I rode one of them at King's Dominion ;)

    I am a Honda/Acura fan, so it's all good too me.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2004
    I had to find SOMETHING good to say.. took me a while though.

    no, really. it's a nice ride.. seriously.. if it works for you and the family.. then congrats. it'sgot that Euro/Japan look to it.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2004
    Originally posted by shack
    The "Suicide" doors...


    Hmmmm i wonder why? :p
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited June 2004
    When it first came out I hated it too, but now I really like the styling. I like the colour too. Congrats, it is very versatile and it has a good engine.
    Graham
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited June 2004
    Check this out:
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited June 2004
    Well, I just can't believe nobody picked up on the fact that you can Armour All the exterior body panels!!!!!!! This car was MADE for Polk-heads!
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    Josh - I have wondered how easy it would be to replace the plastica as that was always my biggest complaint about it's looks. That one looks pretty good.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited June 2004
    Many people have done it. I would imagine it wouldn't be too expensive. Probably under $1500.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2004
    I never knew that paint was an option at Honda.
    This car should be called the Honda "elephant" (not element). Remember that movie called "Elephant Man". This is the automotive equivalent.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    I went to the webpage on the picture and it appears that the plastic pannels are painted with paint made for bumpers. Very cool. It might be worth looking into if we tire of the plastic look.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2004
    Yea, it's paint. The same thing that is done with the Escalade version of the Avalanche.

    If you ever want cheap factory parts, to pick up what you didn't get from the dealer, go to www.hparts.com or www.ahmotor.com
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2004
    I like them! The one I like best is a medium green with very bright green panels. It pushes that fugly look to a new level! Put me down for one someday...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2004
    Looks like a mini-hummer!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2004
    Nice ride Shack did not know they had all that room. Hey whats up with you, you hit the Jackpot? Cruises new cars well I suppose its a hard life but somebody gotta do it.:D

    RT1--Out
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    Originally posted by reeltrouble1
    Nice ride Shack did not know they had all that room. Hey whats up with you, you hit the Jackpot? Cruises new cars well I suppose its a hard life but somebody gotta do it.:D

    RT1--Out

    I have a couple of cell phone kiosks at the mall and some tanning beds;)

    Actually I spend my money wisely. I'm a car nut from way back...but the trick is to make sure that you buy what you like and keep them for a while. The van this replaces is a 97 Voyager Rallye with 140,000 miles. Still looks and runs great. It's been paid off for 3 years and I sold it for $4,000. I put 175,000 miles on my Mustang before I bought a new car.

    I've got buddies and co-workers that think nothing of going out and buying a $40K SUV, financing it over 72 months and trading it in two years. They just can't figure out where their money goes. :rolleyes: I owe on my house and this car...that's it. Vacations always come out of bonuses and I've had a couple of pretty good years. I haven't paid any credit card interest in 20 years. I make decent money so I can afford some stuff from time to time since I don't have any debt to speak of. HOWEVER two teenage daughters ages 16 and 19 (one in college) use up a LARGE amount of disposable income. In about 5-6 years I'll be able to buy a Porsche 911 Turbo and the wife a Mercedes SL500 on the savings from insurance , makeup and clothes alone.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2004
    which is worse? a 16 yr old daughter that loves clothes and make up? or kids like me and trey who are addicted to audio lol.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,777
    edited June 2004
    The girls...

    I work for my stuff - dosn't effect my parents income much except for the power bill...lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited June 2004
    The body paint to match makes a HUGE difference in the digestibility of those things on my eyes.

    They're pretty versitile in terms of functionality, but I can't imagine that a rolling block works too well from a fuel efficient standpoint....

    New cars are always fun though.....
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2004
    I can't imagine that a rolling block works too well from a fuel efficient standpoint....
    It's not too bad. EPA estimates are 22/26. A lot better than most SUVs.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2004
    i hate plastic grey pannels on a car it just looks so gheto. eather crom it or paint it the color of the car or a acient color but not retarted grey plastic color.
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