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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by rayiner on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @11:08PM (#32160904)
A 1985 Honda Civic retailed at $7,295, or about $20,000 today. It was a 94 inch wheelbase hatchback with 60hp. A Kia Rio is similar today—a high quality Asian-built alternative brand—and starts at under $17,000. It’s got a 101 inch wheelbase and 120 horsepower.
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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by mbfg on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @07:43AM (#32164299)
Kia's are junk compared to hondas. That honda motor could last 400,000 miles. The Kia, maybe 150,000.
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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by rayiner on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @11:08AM (#32166842)
That’s true today. But in 1985 Honda was an import brand competing on price. Today it’s much more of a premium brand offering higher quality and reliability.
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