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562 messages, Last post on Sep 17, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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Replying to: exb0 (Mar 14, 2009 7:38 am) Today we drove the RAV4 Limited. Yes, suspension is softer, which means that it doesn’t handle as well and it has more body lean. However, one can still feel every road imperfection. Next, we test drove CR-V EX-L. What an amazing vehicle! It looks very nice inside, very comfortable with very good handling. It absorbed bumps better than the RAV4, while it corners with less body lean. Interior and ride reminds me of the previous generation Acura TSX. If RAV4 has interior and ride of a subcompact, CR-V is like an entry level luxury sedan. Oh, and the acceleration is normal. It’s not fast, it’s not slow, it’s just normal. We were so excited about the CR-V that we took it home to show to our kids. They poop-pooped all over it. There is not enough leg room in the back, which is true, I am 6 1 and I couldn’t sit there without my knees touching the front seat. No DVD, no XM, no sunshade, seats don’t lean back far enough. They only want the minivan.   To make the long story endless, after all this drama we are back to were we started from, another Odyssey. However, she told me that in four and half years after kids go to college we are shopping again. Can't wait 
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Replying to: exb0 (Mar 15, 2009 5:26 pm) I hope that the adults had some issues with the CR-V along with the kids. Otherwise, we'd wonder who was in charge of the family. 
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Replying to: steine13 (Mar 15, 2009 7:29 am) |
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Replying to: tallman1 (Mar 15, 2009 5:51 pm) In all honesty, because of all the issues with our current van, we had to take my Acura TL on a seven hour road trip. By the end of the trip the kid behind me was in tears because he was so uncomfortable that he developed cramps in his legs. I know our kids are spoiled, but if we can “buy” some piece and quiet on our many long distance trips, might as well.
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Replying to: cliffsr (Mar 15, 2009 3:24 pm) Is there some urgency to buy now? July is just a few months away. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: exb0 (Mar 15, 2009 7:25 pm)
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Replying to: suydam (Mar 16, 2009 7:50 am) We were just out of minivan years and then had more family. I think we're on our last one but we'll see. There are loads worse fates than an Ody. |
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I second that. We got our 1st minivan in 1995 when child #2 was born. We still have the 2 kids, but are on the 3rd van. Just can't beat the utility value, especially if you do a lot of holiday and vacation travel like we do (even more so if your wife travels "heavy" like mine does!) And each van was nicer/more comfortable/quicker (and more loaded) than the previous one (currently have a current generation Odyssey EX-L). Loaded up like an Acura. It is a bit large for daily use, and we rarely need the extra seats at this point (but still nice when people visit). I am sure the room will come in handy next fall when child #1 goes off to college. My wife has already said she wants something smaller (and non-vanish) when it is time to replace the Ody. Will likely be a cross-over type (or maybe a true station wagon like a Volvo). Don't need AWD, but we will want a wagon back for ahuling, and my wife does like sitting up a little higher. SOmehting the size of an Equinox would be about right.
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Replying to: stickguy (Mar 16, 2009 7:59 am) We're on our second Ody but previous generation - an 04 EX.
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Replying to: fezo (Mar 16, 2009 8:27 am) We had a ’95 Windstar that needed a new engine in ’99 (fixed under ESP). Traded that for 2000 Accord, and used ’98 Exploder until ‘04 as our family truckster. In 04 leased Ody EXL for $330 per month (good old days). In ’07, got EXL w/ R&N. The ’07 is going to be replaced with ’09 EXL w/ R.
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