Yup. All new cars have this magic key. I'd get the dealership to throw in a couple of extra keys with the deal!Originally Posted by Bad JuJu
BTW, I recommend the CRV. I looked at it, but it was too small (German Shepherd car) so I bought the Pilot. It's a great car. My DH had a Honda Accord for over 10 years. He's really hard on cars, but this one 'took a lickin' and kept on tickin.'
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06-25-2008, 03:56 AM #1
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To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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06-25-2008, 06:54 AM #2
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Former CR-V turned Element owner here. The E is the best vehicle for german shedders in my opinion. Originally Posted by Dogmama
Out of curiosity I just tried it on my '04 Element and it won't lock unless I pull the handle out while pushing down on the door lock.Our 07 Honda Element CAN be locked with the manual lock, and the door shut without pulling on the handle!Last edited by sundial; 06-25-2008 at 06:59 AM.
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06-25-2008, 10:18 AM #3
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German Shedders - love it! Looked at the Element, but too small. Dog is 85 pounds, plus jumps, obedience equipment and...oh yeah...my luggage. We tie DH to the top. Gotta love the roof rack! Originally Posted by sundial
Former CR-V turned Element owner here. The E is the best vehicle for german shedders in my opinion.
.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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06-25-2008, 02:34 PM #4
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Huh? Originally Posted by Dogmama
I load my 88 lb gsd, my 75 lb gsd and 70 lb aussie in it (and at one time another 80 lb gsd) and away we go--including hubby in the front and doggie stuff in the back.
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06-25-2008, 02:53 PM #5
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Last winter my husband lost his car key on the mountain while snowboarding. I wasn't with him at the time and it was a several hour drive from home during a storm.
I had to use this fancy FedEx same day service which cost a fortune to send him my key. It was also very expensive to replace when we ordered it from the dealership.
Believe me, I feel your pain.
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06-26-2008, 04:37 AM #6
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I would have loved the element because gas mileage is so much better - but I'm also carrying lots of dog equipment like cages, jumps & other obedience things. Trust me - my Pilot is loaded to the gills when I pull out of the garage! Originally Posted by sundial
Huh?
I load my 88 lb gsd, my 75 lb gsd and 70 lb aussie in it (and at one time another 80 lb gsd) and away we go--including hubby in the front and doggie stuff in the back.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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06-25-2008, 01:32 PM #7
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That stinks. They must have changed it between 04 and 07. Or mine's broken. Originally Posted by sundial
Former CR-V turned Element owner here. The E is the best vehicle for german shedders in my opinion.
Out of curiosity I just tried it on my '04 Element and it won't lock unless I pull the handle out while pushing down on the door lock.
Mine IS broken in a way--it was really windy a couple of weeks ago in Tulsa. I went to the airport to pick up the husband. In the parking lot some guy was getting in his car and the wind ripped his car door out of his hand and dented the E's rear passenger side door. :P I got the estimate today, $1026! whoa.
The guy was going to leave, but I happened to be walking up to the car and saw it happen. He gave me my insurance information. I'm afraid to call him.
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06-26-2008, 04:42 AM #8
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You don't call him. You submit the estimate to your insurance company and they work it out with his company. Originally Posted by Tuckervill
He gave me my insurance information. I'm afraid to call him.
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06-26-2008, 10:32 AM #9
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Yeah, I can do that. I probably should do that. Coward's way out.
The guy was nice about it, after he realized he was caught. He wasn't going to leave a note or anything, just drive away. I told him I'd call about it, and I like to keep my word, but he'll prolly be ticked when he sees the estimate, since it is so high.
Off to State Farm I go!
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