Hey Redvalk, first order of business buddy: Please read aloud:
I WAS WRONG!
I WAS WRONG!
I WAS WRONG!
I'LL NEVER QUESTION YOUR WISDOM AGAIN!
And no ifs, buts, or 'you'll have to wait longer'; be a good loser

. YOU WERE WRONG. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Okay, I feel good now <he he>.
Next. A 'lower' model also makes sense if Honda just wants the money, which is my suspicion (and my prediciton) behind the silence (we'll find out soon enough, but sincerely hope that's NOT the case). They will wait a while for dealers to try to unload the many '04s left before dropping the hammer :shock: . I also expect the 'normal' Rune to return unchanged other than maybe different colors, but I bet dealers won't stock them now.
Finally, hope black stays, or I'll have to buy an '04 after all

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Hey Hal (or Honda insiders), keep us posted. Have a great weekend guys.