Jim, I agree and disagree. Sometimes if you wait to buy a car after about 10 years or so, some of the newer features (electronics or what have you) may be worth having. I agree the more you have, the more things can break and to a lesser extent, maybe added weight. Obviously there are always pros and cons to having a new car. You may laugh at me but one of the things that bothers me a lot about having a new car is that first scratch or ding. After that, I'm better :)
I think that you wrapped it up nicely.
A replacement key is about 5 bucks.
Having no computer is a godsend.
The hand crank windows work fine
I do want a station wagon though...
JT
you have multiple computers - they're just analog, not digital. distributor spark timing mechanism, mixture vs. flow for your carburetor[s] and auto transmission ratio vs. load/speed are all examples.
digital computers are much more reliable than analog - typically 10x more so. so your complaint is really about needing a different set of tools to deal with them. and the potential for abuse when dealers lock you out of your own car by keeping things to themselves as a means of extorting money. fortunately though, with have this "interwebs" thing, and we can get around pretty much any "dealer only" b.s. if we know where to look.
search craigslist for here in kalifornistan. they pop up from time to time. no rust. if it works, just fly out and drive it home.
They also show up on the "This Old Honda" classifieds. Eventually, I'll find the one that will fit my needs.
JT
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