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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 17, 2008 5:50 pm)
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Replying to: wisegirl (Jul 18, 2008 5:14 am) I used to get only 2 MPG better than our 3.5L 2000 Honda Odyssey... in my 4-cylinder Accord with only 130hp! The problem? I was commuting 2 total miles, with 9 stop signs in those 2 miles. I couldn't break 21 MPG. Now that I commute 14 miles one-way, I average 27 MPG in that car. The Odyssey only did 22 MPG in that same commute. The difference grew as the distance grew. I suspect it would for the CR-V as well, since it'd be warmed up and more effiecient. |
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Replying to: wisegirl (Jul 18, 2008 5:14 am) 
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Replying to: wisegirl (Jul 18, 2008 5:14 am) Of course on the up side, the CR-V cost $10K less and it has a slightly higher % of resale value. And to me, the CR-V is more "Fun" in local driving and scooting around. But the Pilot is more comfortable on the road. I agree with dromedarius . A small sedan or hatch back would better fill the need for an economical commuter. The Honda Fit will likely be our next purchase for local driving. Wife will use that, and I will use the CR-V. Keep the Pilot for road trips. Honestly it will not save us a penny, by the time the purchase price, insurance and such are considered. But it is a good "Excuse" to buy a new car. And the way things are going, there may be some gas rationing in the future. Back in the 70 when there were long lines at gas stations, I was driving a Dodge Colt, that got 40+ on the road. I kept 1-2 full gas cans at the house and 1-2 empty gas cans in the back of the car. When I saw a station with no lines I topped off the tank and filled the cans. Never had to wait in lines. Friends with gas hogs were suffering. Kip |
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05 CRV EX AWD. Just completed a one day, 13 hour, nearly 800 mile, trip from Yellowstone to Reno Nevada. We had 4 adults, the cargo compartment was filled with our travel stuff, probably 50% of the trip was at 80 MPH, 65-75 MPH for 40%, and 10% for cautious mountain driving, Altitude varied from 8,000 to 4,500 feet. A/C was used better than 80% of the time as temperatures got into the high nineties to 102 range, via the car temperature gauge, most of the time. Glad I've been using MOBIL-1 for the last 3 years. The CRV ran great except for dead pan acceleration response in passing situations on 2 lane roads. It's okay, just allow for plenty of safety margin in the opposite lane and click off the A/C during those critical flat-out moments. MPG was right at 22. Have fun, Ted
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Replying to: 10years (Jul 27, 2008 9:43 am) If you push the throttle hard, the A/C compressor will cut out automatically to give you maximum power until you back off the throttle; no need to push the button.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 11, 2008 9:57 am) If you push the throttle hard, the A/C compressor will cut out automatically to give you maximum power until you back off the throttle; no need to push the button. Yeap, OP was not pushing CR-V hard enough. The A/C cuts out when the engine is pushed. Don't be affraid to rev that puppy. It is made to rev.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 12, 2008 10:59 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 14, 2008 7:39 am) Thanks for tip about the automatic A/C cut out at full acceleration, I’ll try it out. Doing the manual A/C shut off in crunch passing situations is an old habit of mine that goes way back. Fangled techo-gadets  Oh Yeah, I revved the heck out of it, to the floor boards, on most of those passing occasions. Reflecting back I believe the dead pan passing acceleration could be attributed to: 1. 900 pounds of passengers and baggage. 2.High altitudes. 3.85 Octane fuel dispensed in that beautiful Big Sky country. The CR-V is the wife’s and she averages about 23 MPG year round running around town and work. It can vary a couple either way depending on seasons. Normal Highway MPG for us is in the 26-28 range with 87 Octane fuel. |
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