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I am about to either buy an LX 2wd or LX 4wd. I feel like I rarely need the use of 4wd. Is there any noticable difference in gas milage between 2wd and 4wd models with the CR-V? After all, Edmunds review suggets that the 2wd performs quite well in winter any ways. I am not sure I want to pay $1k+ for 4wd especially if I have to sacrifice any gas milage. I have driven 2wd drive cars my whole life in Wisconsin and I have not had any particular problems other than getting stuck once or twice in my drive way. Any thoughts on mpg for 2wd vs 4wd? Tim |
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Replying to: tylertj (May 12, 2008 2:02 pm) |
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Replying to: tylertj (May 12, 2008 2:02 pm) I'm from the schools of "rather have it and not need it..." and "What if"'...! Someone that can ring every mile from a gallon of gas will likely get 1-2 more MPG from a 2WD. Otherwise, the average driver likely won't realize any difference. Our 03 CR-V with 4wd and outdated 4 speed automatic tranny somehow manages to get the same mileage as the "Best" I've seen posted here on the new 5 speed models, even with 2wd. Generally speaking the 4wd will return most or all of the initial investment at resale time. >"I feel like I rarely need the use of 4wd" I look at 4wd as extra insurance. It just might get one of us out of a jam or even keep us from harm. The 4wd has saved us from some serious aggravation a couple of times. If it is there the few times I NEED it over the life of the car, it is worth it to me. Great deal, especially since most or all of the "premium" is returned at resale.  Kip |
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Replying to: tylertj (May 12, 2008 2:02 pm) |
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Replying to: kjr2487 (Mar 08, 2008 9:14 pm) Note: on my one significant highway drive so far, I averaged 27mpg, which equals the EPA 2008 mpg rating for highway driving. Any thoughts?
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Replying to: dpp8f (Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm) That seems REALLY low. A couple of things I did on my 2003, which went from 18 to 21 MPG in the city. I inflated the tires to 35 PSI. I discovered that I got better MPG by doing a brisk acceleration up to about 35 MPH, and then easing off. Doing a "granny-style" very slow acceleration actually used more fuel, because the car is more efficient at higher speeds, so the sooner you get there (at reasonable acceleration), the better. And the longer you stay at speed, the better (see below). Plan your routes to avoid traffic and stop lights / signs. Don't accelerate to a stop - do what you can to keep the vehicle moving, by timing lights where possible, and slowing early when you know you won't make the light. |
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Replying to: dpp8f (Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm) Your mileage is probably low enough to warrant a visit to the dealer. Could be something as simple as a clogged air filter or maybe brakes need adjustment. |
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| I am really getting hammered buying gas lately. Getting around 25MPG consistantly on my 2008 EX-L, 80% highway. Otherwise love the car, but if they come out with a hybrid CRV, I am going to check it out. Spending over 100. a week on gas, my car alone. Don't even want to talk about my wife's Pilot! | |
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Replying to: kevman3 (Jun 03, 2008 9:24 am) If you slow down to 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 03, 2008 1:43 pm) Edna
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