Time to say Goodbye

A week ago we sold our 2002 Honda Civic EX Coupe. I'm not sure why I am sentimental about a vehicle that has no feelings or emotions, but I wish the car would have been a headache and perhaps saying goodbye would be easier. Traci acquired the car in 2005 from her mom who bought it new in 2002. The Civic was an extremely reliable car with little service required. It was a fun car to drive especially on windy roads and not needing to ever shift down going up mountain. We generally averaged about 40 mpg on the highway yet we were able to get 50 mpg on one occasion on a late trip back from Wallowa Lake. A few of the notable trips we made with the car were going to Tillamook for our first anniversary, visiting Montana on our 4th anniversary and seeing Salt Lake City and Moab in Utah. On one occasion we folded down the rear seats and spent the night under the stars.

Here are some specifications on the Civic, it was powered by a 1.7L inline 4 engine that produced 127 hp @6300 rpm and 114 ft-lbs of torque at 4800 rpm. It was a front wheel drive featuring a 5 speed manual transmission and 13.2 gallons fuel capacity allowing us to travel about 550 miles on a full tank. A few of the convenience were: cruise control, front and rear cupholders, front door pockets, remote trunk release, power steering tilt-adjustable steering wheel and cruise controls on the steering wheel. It had power windows, split folding rear seatback, front bucket seats, power glass sunroof, steel wheels and air conditioning. The interior was black cloth and exterior paint was Titanium Metallic.

On Wednesday we sold the Civic and on May 8 (the following day), our 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport rolled off the assembly line in Belvidere, Illinois. In the meantime we are borrowing Traci's mom magnum that produces 340 hp @ 5000 rpm and 390 ft-lbs of torque @ 4000 rpm, which translate to plenty of power just waiting to be unleashed. Our patriot produces 158 hp @ 6400 rpm and 141 ft-lbs. of torque @ 5000 rpm, which translate to stepping on a plum.