Showed In

My poor car...I scratched while shoveling today.



Before shoveling:


After 2 hours of shoveling:

Remote Start for the Car

I have been researching what remote start kit to get for my car and my sights are set on the Viper SmartStart.
I don't know if it can only be controlled by the iPhone or perhaps it comes with a traditional remote. At least with the iPhone, I will be able to start the car from my office an not worry about the darn concrete walls.

Impressions of my new 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6

After driving my car for a couple of week, I finally got around to writing about it.

The Accord wasn't my first choice but I'm glad I went with it. It is sportier than the 2010 Toyota Camry XLE V6. Just about everything was standard, power doors, sun roof, key-less entry, etc. The model above mine included GPS Navigation.

I'm currently busy accessorizing my car. I already got mud guard, trunk tray, floor liners, and a back-up camera. I plan to get remote start, door visors. Check out the video.

Wireless Back-up Camera

I installed a wireless backup camera to my 2009 Honda Accord today. I got the VR3 VRBCS300W Wireless Back-Up Camera with 2.5" LCD Monitor from Pep Boys for $69.98 minus a $10 mail-in rebate.

The installation process took just over 30 minutes. Tools required were a scissor, electrical tape, pliers, flathead screwdriver, and phillips screwdriver.

Overall, I'm pleased with the result. I haven't decided where to place the monitor. I can either mount it on the dashboard, air vent, or on the sun visor.

Check out my video and some photos.

Time To Pimp My Ride

I should have waited until I saw the car before purchasing any accessories. My car came with tire guards and a trunk tray. I shouldn't have ordered the guard on eBay earlier that day. I'll probably give them to a friend or sell it.

Next on my list are door visors, bumper applique, backup camera, remote start, floor mats, and a bobblehead.

My Car Has Arrived!

I'm going to pick up the Honda Accord today after work. Instead of getting a polished metallic color, I'll get the silver metallic because that's available today.
Unfortunately, the salesman told me my mother's name will go on the title because she is the owner the clunker, trade-in car. That's a bummer.

My First Car

I took advantage of the government's Cash For Clunkers program and got a $3500 rebate with my father's Mercedes Benz 190E. I purchased a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 for just under $24,000.

The dealer won't have it in stock until 8/11/2009. My only worry is that the program will run out of money before I finalize the purchase.