Due to serious issues with the shocks on the 2001 Civic LX Coupe, Honda Canada wrote to me recently profusely apologizing for the high maintenance on it. Followed very closely by a call from my dealer stating that we can close the lease in lieu of a new lease by returning the car and replacing it with the same 2003 model. There had to be a catch. But, sure enough, it was a dealer-wide event aimed specifically at getting these 2001s off of the hands of initial purchasers. And so, we made arrangements with our local dealer to replace our car.
Well, last night, Chantale and I went to Honda Ile Perrot (probably THE best Honda Dealer I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with in 15 years of owning a Honda!) and drove away with a brand new 2003 Civic LX Coupe. Midnight Metallic Blue. Extra features (now standard!) included 15″ mag wheels (tres cool). The best part of all this? Since the rates have changed dramatically, we’re actually paying about 30 dollars a month less for this new car than we did for the old one!
A new car, for less payments, at a lower cost, on an equal swap deal? Who could imagine! 2003 has definitely turned into a lucky year for us 🙂 New House, New Life, New Car, (even a New License Plate!), New Neighbors, New Neighborhood, etc etc. 🙂
To celebrate, we cracked open our last bottle of Beringer’s Founders Estate Chardonnay 2000 and held a picnic in our living room, enjoying our favorite vintage with baguette, brie, and smoked gouda 🙂
Life is Beautiful. Just like my Bride 🙂