Greetings. Well, for the last day of the less than great 2008 year, I bought myself a 2000 Disco with rear seats, 2 sunroofs, heated seats, etc. Lots of bells and whistles, except for cd player and decent cup holders. I am turning in my leased '06 Ridgeline next week and was originally looking at getting a diesel (ambitions of running bio diesel) P.U. to camp and take dirt bikes. But, after some research and figuring out that I would be getting no where near the features I had in my Ridgeline for the $ I wanted to spend, I ended up coming around to a Rover with the intent of getting a trailer for the bikes. I have to say that the Honda was the best vehicle I have ever owned, not a single issue in 40k miles. Unfortunately, my purchase was more than I wanted to spend in this economy. Anyway, I ended up with a the 2000 Disco with only 66,000 miles on it for $6,750. Seems like a pretty good deal-very clean CarFax Report. Just spent nearly $900 on new tires, would like to get something for more than radio music and my Service Engine light came on on the way to pull out the dinero to purchase from the bank (Seller said it is probably just an Oxygen sensor. We'll see). I am taking it to a mechanic next week to have it gone through. Like any new car, I am excited about it. But the more I read on hear, the more nervous I get. Seems that I better learn to mechanic. Or, start making some money. My wife and I did test the new tires today with some pretty good off roading on muddy lava cap terrain. It did great (would have been abit of a stretch for theRidgeline).Although I've got to get used to Hill Decent-don't hit the brakes! Anyway, I look forward to following along and chimming in when I can. Thanks!

Shannon Karlstrom
shannon@alohachico.com

 

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