From: jtem01@gmail.com   
      
   On 1/7/26 1:31 AM, Mike wrote:   
      
   > On a different note, ChatGPT suggested the best car to   
   > get is a ten year old Honda Civic. What do you think?   
   > I could explain why.   
      
   Pull the dipstick. Sniff it.   
      
   Smell gas?   
      
   I'll give you a hint:  Yes.   
      
   So it's really about the oil. Some used cars you open   
   the glove box and there's 10 pounds of oil change   
   receipts. That's a great 10-year-old Honda to get.   
      
   You know what you might be better off with, in my   
   ever so humble opinion?   
      
   A 2009 Toyota Camry with proof that it was recalled   
   on the "Excessive Oil Consumption" and the work was   
   performed.   
      
   Why?  Because the "Work" was effectively a engine   
   re-build. So if it got it done at 30-50k then you   
   can literally subtract that from the odometer.   
      
   Oo!  I'm talking the 2.4 liter engine, which is an   
   easy 200,000 mile engine. Most will tell you it's   
   an easy 250,000 engine but the 2007-2009 had a   
   problem. But so long as that problem was fixed, you're   
   golden.   
      
   Also plenty of power, as roomy as a small SUV (at least),   
   good fuel economy and plenty ugly enough to impress   
   absolutely nobody. If they're going to rob someone, they're   
   going to move along to the next guy.   
      
   I do like Hondas but they're kind of a thoroughbred and   
   need more love & attention than a Toyota. But if it's   
   been even moderately well maintained, a Honda is not a   
   bad choice at all.   
      
      
      
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