Hey guys, what's up? Andy here. Just picked up a 2011 Crosstour EX-L AWD in polished metal and I love it.
I've got a pretty lengthy history with Honda. My first car was an 87 CRX when I was in high school. After some mechanical issues with the head, I ended up in an S10 for a few years until I picked up a brand new 2001 Civic DX coupe. I had the car for about 8 years and really had a passion for Hondas. I modified the hell out of that car, built the engine, turbocharged it, modified practically every bit of the car and made a lot of power with it. Around December 2008, I got tired of the money pit and lack of driveability, especially in DC traffic, so I upgraded to a 2003 Accord EX-L V6 6 speed coupe. I did some minor aesthetic and suspension modification to the car and enjoyed it for about 2 years.
I have a male husky that is 2 1/2 years old now and my wife and I got a second husky, female, just before Thanksgiving. After thinking about upgrading from a coupe to something I could move the dogs around in, while getting an oil change at the dealership, I set eyes on the crosstour for the first time. I was comparing it to the ridgeline and decided it was a much better choice. After that, I started wheeling and dealing and the day before new year's eve, I signed a purchase order, sold the old accord and picked up the crosstour.
It's a pretty funny story about how things went with the dealership, auto salesman can be real clowns, but I got the car for a ridiculous deal. The day after I brought the car home, they were calling me telling me to bring it back and swap it for a 2010 because that was what the deal was "supposed" to be. Needless to say, I didn't bring the car back and the rest is history.
Anyways, glad to find an active crosstour forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
I've got a pretty lengthy history with Honda. My first car was an 87 CRX when I was in high school. After some mechanical issues with the head, I ended up in an S10 for a few years until I picked up a brand new 2001 Civic DX coupe. I had the car for about 8 years and really had a passion for Hondas. I modified the hell out of that car, built the engine, turbocharged it, modified practically every bit of the car and made a lot of power with it. Around December 2008, I got tired of the money pit and lack of driveability, especially in DC traffic, so I upgraded to a 2003 Accord EX-L V6 6 speed coupe. I did some minor aesthetic and suspension modification to the car and enjoyed it for about 2 years.
I have a male husky that is 2 1/2 years old now and my wife and I got a second husky, female, just before Thanksgiving. After thinking about upgrading from a coupe to something I could move the dogs around in, while getting an oil change at the dealership, I set eyes on the crosstour for the first time. I was comparing it to the ridgeline and decided it was a much better choice. After that, I started wheeling and dealing and the day before new year's eve, I signed a purchase order, sold the old accord and picked up the crosstour.
It's a pretty funny story about how things went with the dealership, auto salesman can be real clowns, but I got the car for a ridiculous deal. The day after I brought the car home, they were calling me telling me to bring it back and swap it for a 2010 because that was what the deal was "supposed" to be. Needless to say, I didn't bring the car back and the rest is history.
Anyways, glad to find an active crosstour forum. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
