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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 03, 2004 3:33 pm) The rear seats of the Prius do not recline. But you don't really want to compare the options list of the CR-V vs. the Prius, do you? 
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 03, 2004 3:33 pm) Are you seriously suggesting that the Ride Quality of a CR-V is comparable to a Crown Vic? Or even any of the other Sedans compared? The comparison was about Comfort as well as Space. If you have that many extra kidneys to spare, I'm sure there are some folks out there that would be happy to hear from you. If you want space your CR-V can't hold a candle to a Scion XB or Element, but I wouldn't want to go cross country in either of them, even though they get decent mileage. And, for the record, the Prius also has some serious length, as well as height. The Front Passenger Seat folds down flush, so you can carry a stack of 8' 2x4s with the hatch closed. I can't be 100% sure, but I have a strong suspicion the CR-V would fail that test.
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Replying to: tempusvn (Aug 03, 2004 3:59 pm) I take it you have never gone cross country in a CR-V. It is quite comfortable. It is not a Crown Vic, and isn't supposed to be, but it is very good on a long haul. I have driven it for 11 hours straight (except for pit stops, that is). "If you want space your CR-V can't hold a candle to a Scion XB or Element, but I wouldn't want to go cross country in either of them, even though they get decent mileage." Can't speak to the Scion XB, but the CR-V has more capacity than the Element. I cross shopped them. "And, for the record, the Prius also has some serious length, as well as height. The Front Passenger Seat folds down flush, so you can carry a stack of 8' 2x4s with the hatch closed. I can't be 100% sure, but I have a strong suspicion the CR-V would fail that test." Never tried it myself, but I suspect CR-V could handle that... or open the hatch glass, which is separate from the rear door. But we were referring to 4 passengers and luggage... |
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Replying to: tempusvn (Aug 03, 2004 3:59 pm) Actually, you can carry 10' 2x4s. I have photos to prove it! (Hint: you gain that extra length by laying them on the dashboard.) JOHN
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Replying to: john1701a (Aug 03, 2004 4:38 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 03, 2004 8:14 pm) Are you going to tell everyone that the interior of a full-size conversion van is even bigger and even more practical? Minivans, like the new Sienna, are quite impressive now too... and far more fuel efficient. JOHN
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Replying to: john1701a (Aug 04, 2004 4:49 am) |
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Replying to: john1701a (Aug 04, 2004 4:49 am) I can show you a van conversion at the AirStream dealer half a mile from my house. It is bigger than my Suburban by a lot and gets 22/29 mpg. It is built into the very fine Sprinter Van with a Mercedes diesel engine. If you are looking for a vehicle to go traveling and carry your home with you, that is a great choice. I would not want to commute to work in one, that's just me. I'm not sure why you are comparing it to the Prius but that is just You. |
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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 04, 2004 5:50 am) 1. Cost. Those Excursions are expensive, and the diesel (which is the only way to go) is another 4K or so. 2. Size. I find them to be very difficult to maneuver and (especially) park. 3. I prefer a more nimble vehicle, since more than once I have avoided accidents by quick actions (by me) and reactions (from the car). A 6000 lb vehicle has a log of inertia to overcome. Note that these are the only reasons I didn't buy one. I agree that the family is the most important thing, and I require that my cars have high safety ratings in both the Highway Institute and the government tests... Other people would point out (correctly) that vehicles meet crash standards only against their own weight class, and that if all vehicles were smaller and ligher your family would still be protected just as well. Unless you want to drive an M-1, that is... but they get 3 gallons per mile. Talk about your environmental nightmare...
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