Honda Club Newsletter: September Edition

“Accords, Mowers, and the Pursuit of Lawn-Based Happiness”

Where would we be without the Honda Accord? Probably stranded in a parking lot, crying into a leaking radiator. And without the Honda mower? Our lawns would be feral jungles, our neighbors would judge us, and our HOA fines would rival the national debt.

This month, we take a deep dive into two of Honda’s most iconic machines: the Accord and the mower. One gets you to work. The other gets you respect.

The Honda Accord: America’s Favorite Overachiever

Let’s talk stats. The Accord is America’s best-selling car over the last five decades. That’s not a typo. That’s five decades of Honda saying, “We got this,” while other brands were still figuring out cup holders.

Introduced in June 1976, the Accord was Honda’s bold leap from “quirky Civic company” to full-blown auto legend. It was the first Japanese-nameplate vehicle produced in America (1982), and it redefined what a car could be:

• Fuel efficient

• High quality

• Sporty style

• Spirited performance

• And yes, a trunk big enough for a Costco run and a Trail 90 manual

Now in its 11th generation, the Accord has made Car and Driver’s 10 Best list 37 times, including the last 25 years in a row. That’s not a streak—that’s a dynasty.

The 2023 Accord? It’s basically a spaceship with cup holders. Outstanding performance, sleek style, and enough interior space to host a small wedding reception.

The Honda Mower: The Unsung Hero of Suburbia

If you think you’ve done deep research before, wait until you fall down the rabbit hole of Honda mower history. The HR21 debuted in 1978 and changed the game. It wasn’t just a mower—it was a lifestyle upgrade.

I recently bought a used Honda mower, and let me tell you:

• It starts with one pull.

• It hums like a caffeinated sewing machine.

• It makes mowing feel like a spa day with blades.

Every time I fire it up, I feel the power. The precision. The prestige. I swear my social credit score in the neighborhood has skyrocketed. People wave now. Dogs stop barking. HOA reps nod in approval.

Owning a Honda mower isn’t just about cutting grass—it’s about cutting through mediocrity.

Club Philosophy Corner

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from owning Honda products.” — Probably not the Dalai Lama, but we’re rolling with it.

Club Updates & Lore

• Trail 90 Taxi Service: Still suspended after last month’s “low gear incident.”

• Ben Dover Memorial Burnout: Scheduled for October. Bring snacks.

• Mower Showdown: Toro vs. Honda. Spoiler: Toro’s not invited.

• Accord Appreciation Day: Wear your finest khakis and drive in slow circles around the cul-de-sac.

Honda HRN216 Lawn Mower Tune-Up Kit

Keep your mower running like a champ with this all-in-one Honda kit—includes genuine air filter, spark plug, upper and lower blades, and a 12 oz bottle of 10W-30 oil. Designed specifically for HRN216 series mowers, it’s everything you need for a smooth, clean cut and hassle-free maintenance.