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13 messages, Last post on Nov 03, 2008 at 12:32 PM
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 13, 2006 10:50 am)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Dec 13, 2006 10:52 am) No model of the CR-V has ever had locking 4WD. AWD is engaged when the front wheels slip.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 13, 2006 5:05 pm) |
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I would say that this seller is a liar and to stay away from him. 2WD SUV's are very diificult to sell in the areas where it snows. He knows that and he was hoping that your lack of knowledge help him unload his unwanted ride. IF you still want this vehicle, offer him soemthing around $10,000. If he does not accept, he will have hard time selling this in NY. If he does, then you get a nice FWD station wagon. On the other hand, someone who would lie about something that can be easily checked with carfax or just by bending over and looking at the rear axle (to check for the rear differential) he would be just as likely to lie about previous accidents, maintenance and problems. I would not believe a word he says. He probably rolled the mileage back as well. |
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Replying to: bacardigold (Dec 13, 2006 7:13 am) I guess that depends on one's definition of "huge". For the '06 (you can find the same info for the '03) originally the difference between a FWD and AWD CR-V was $1200 (based on MSRP) and $1107 (based on invoice) on the same trim level. On a $20K vehicle that's around 5%. That's one reason I can't quite understand why everyone doesn't get the AWD CR-V. Pro rate that $1107-$1200 over the typical life of the vehicle and it's less than a dollar a day, and probably way less than that based on how long a Honda can last. Quite a bargain IMHO.
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Replying to: drive62 (Dec 21, 2006 2:27 pm) Three reasons: 1. Less maintenance (rear differential). 2. Better MPG. 3. No plans to use the vehicle off road, or (like myself) you live in a snow free zone like CA. My 2003 was an EX; one could not get FWD with an EX that year. I'm not sure if I would have purchased AWD or not if I'd had a choice.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 21, 2006 4:01 pm) 1. Less maintenance (rear differential). 2. Better MPG. 3. No plans to use the vehicle off road, or (like myself) you live in a snow free zone like CA. 1. Changing the fluid on the rear differential once every couple of years is about it. In all the time I've been on CR-V boards I don't recall anyone having a problem with the differential. 2. For the current model the MPG difference between FWD and AWD is 1 and 2 mpg city/highway. Maybe after a few years someone will save enough to buy an extra tank of gas or two. 3. The CR-V is not meant for off roading. The AWD comes in to play in many everyday situations, not just snow. Despite the title of the song I'm pretty sure it does rain in CA (and it even snows in many areas of the state also). To each their own of course but as mentioned, the few extra pennies AWD adds to the overall cost of the vehicle over it's life is good insurance in my eyes. Oh yeah, don't forget resale value. People want their SUV to have AWD, check some of the posts from salespeople about how they can't get rid of a used FWD CR-V. |
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Here's a question. I have a 2000 CRV EX standard transmission and I have never felt, nor otherwise had any indication that the 4WD system has engaged. I used to drive a company Ford Explorer which had 4WD, and the 4WD was engaged whenever a push-button on the dash was depressed (After pressing the button I would sometimes hear a "thunk", but always the "4WD" light would illuminate when in 4WD mode). I understand that the CRV has "Real-Time" 4WD, and has no push-button nor any manual method to engage the 4WD, but I have never felt anything to indicate the system was engaged. I am certain that it has 4WD capability, since it has the rear differential and drive-shaft, rear CV joints, etc. Anyone care to take a stab at this one? 
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Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 02, 2008 9:15 pm) Honda has a procedure to check differential functionality. I don't remember the exact procedure, but it is soemthing like this: Lift the vehicle, you can use jack stands in the home setting. Start her up, put her in gear and see if all 4 wheels are turning. Then play with the parking brake to see if the engine stalls. If it stalls, then AWD is working. |
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