I happen to own a Honda Element in addition to the Mercedes, and the Element is my daily driver. By choice. I could drive the Mercedes anytime I want, but I prefer the Element. Why? Because it works and I know it will never, but never, let me down. And it does exactly what I want it to do, day in an
whether the manufacturers "give a stuff" or not! You're right, I think, that the term "luxury" is a very tricky one to define. After all, I know there have been times when a nice warm bath on a cold night has seemed to me to be the height of luxury, but certainly that's something attainable by anyon
Hi Thomas, No doubt you won't be surprised to learn that I read Consumer Reports, too. I do think it's mundane--after all, it deals with the day-to-day functionality of such fascinating objects as disposalls and latex paint--and kinda boring too, but it sure as hell is very useful! And regarding the