Re: I saw the future today.

Doug Wickstrom wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:23:58 -0700, archmage@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (Nate
> Edel) wrote:
> 
>> I'm not sure that a 2000 counts as an "older" Civic, but the current
models
>> are getting downright porky by comparison to models of old, just as the
new
>> Accord has entered "large car" internal volume. The Honda Fit is a much
>> fairer comparison to older Civics.
> 
> The sizes have been arbitrarily renamed by the Feds.  I own two
> cars that don't even fit on the scale any more.  Until recently,
> they were considered "full-sized."  They are now larger than
> that, as "full-sized" now covers what used to be termed
> "mid-sized."  I suppose they are grandfathered in.  I refuse to
> call them land yachts, as they have no sleeping or cooking
> facilities.

"Boats."

Kip W