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  1. Vehicle parts theft back on the rise -- Slate Vulnerability?

    Well, at least there won't be a catalytic converter to steal.
  2. Slate pickup size compared vs. Maverick & Silverado

    I am disregarding the Slate as a truck. I prefer to think of it as an SUV with emphasis on the "U". The size of the Slate with the squareback is nearly identical to the Honda Element. Show that profile. I love my Element, but it is aging. Time for a replacement.
  3. Why do YOU want a Slate?

    My second car was a 1965 Beetle with a crank-back sunroof, chrome-moon hubcaps, and whitewall tires. I don't think the air-cooled engine would NOT be good for today's traffic speed. I had to park on a hill to start the car most of the time. It was a beauty.
  4. Steering Wheel Configuration

    This is my favorite steering wheel configuration, with a single hand-resting spot at 6 during easy driving. It is low fatigue. When in dense traffic or bad weather, my hands go to 10 and 2 with those comfortable palm flares on the inside. Then there are the less-used alternatives at 8 and 4. (My...
  5. Why do YOU want a Slate?

    I love the basic simplicity that is no longer found in any vehicle models. I don't care if it is gas or EV or hybrid. I wish Honda would bring back the simple Element or make a Ridgeline without all the technological bells and whistles. Crank windows got my attention. I love the "bring your own...
  6. Steering Wheel Configuration

    I see images of the steering wheel with three supports: one straight down and the other two straight side to side. When I cruise on the highway in good weather, I rest my hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. I have had other vehicles with the pillar straight down, and I have found it...
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