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Freaky parking experience

I went to In-N-Out for my almost weekly burger and fries. As I pulled into the parking spot, I found a bunch of empty spots near the front. Sweet! I proceeded to maneuver my car so I could park backing in. As I pressed on the brakes to stop the car from reversing as I [...]

Kudos to CA DMV

Last Friday as I walked to my car after work, I noticed that the year sticker was missing from my license plate. It either fell off (unlikely) or it got stolen. I’ve heard of people stealing tags but geesh! I doubt that it occurred at work but I couldn’t exactly remember the last time I [...]

Gas saving techniques

Since filling up my Honda Accord coupe costs $50+, I have had to modify my driving habits and they seem to help. With my previous tank of gas, I was getting 19/20 mpg, according to my GPS system’s trip information thingamabob. First, I tried to resist the urge to be Racer Chick, where I would [...]

in-car GPS Navigation

My love affair/dependency with GPS navigation started way back when I used a bluetooth system that sent GPS data to my iPaq, which I connected to my car’s audio system so I can hear the directions.

Then I bought a new car that included GPS Navi. I had to pay for more than just the [...]

My Honda Accord

I got a new car today: Honda Accord Coupe 2004 with silver exterior and black leather interior. Here are some of the stats:

Engineering

Engine Type: V-6 Displacement (cc): 2997 Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net): 240 @ 6250 Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 212 @ 5000 Compression Ratio: 10.0 : 1 Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTECÂ® [...]