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Re: Why not [stevedebi]
by drwoodr
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Aug 30, 2007 (3:27 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 30, 2007 1:01 pm)
RE: "The CR-V is not really a competitor of the Santa Fe; it is being compared simply because Honda did such a good job of packaging a lot of interior space into a small exterior."
I think what makes people compare the two is price. As many others did, we also started out looking at the CRV, but when we saw how much more you can get with the Santa Fe for less money, it was a no-brainer.
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CRV Quality?
by zeb
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Sep 05, 2007 (12:26 pm)
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I was considering a CRV also, but I went to some of the forum boards/user reviews and it seemed like it was nothing but bad experiences - anyone else see this?
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- #85 of 90
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Re: CRV Quality? [zeb]
by steve_ HOST
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Sep 05, 2007 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 05, 2007 12:26 pm)
People tend to post more when there's a problem so take that into account. The consumer ratings at the top show that both the CR-V and Santa Fe are close in customer satisfaction (but you have to read those too - some people rate their car before they peel the Monroney sticker off the window).
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Re: CRV Quality? [zeb]
by dtstof
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Sep 05, 2007 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 05, 2007 12:26 pm)
I have a 2007 and have had zero problems. I get 25 MPG in real world driving(everyday mix with no air cond). I've got the 2wd model with leather. My tires track true and the engine has plenty of power. Everything works like it is supposed to. It is comfortable and roomy. Try out the rear seat. You can fit real adults comfortably(thigh support & leg room). This is only my second auto transmission in 38 years of driving, and it works great. I love the button for instant power and slowing. I'm sure there are thousands of others with the same opinion. People post problems on the forum. There is nothing wrong with that. All info(good or bad) is GOOD info, in my opinion.
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Re: Why not [drwoodr]
by hermanh
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Sep 06, 2007 (1:30 am)
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Replying to: drwoodr (Aug 30, 2007 3:27 pm)
My wife initially wanted the CR-V but after checking out the Santa Fe decided to go with the Hyundai. If the CR-V offered a power driver seat we probably would have gone with the Honda, but they're both great small sport utes and I think that they are definitely competing for many of the same customers. They were in our case at least.
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Re: Why not [hermanh]
by thegraduate
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Sep 11, 2007 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: hermanh (Sep 06, 2007 1:30 am)
If the CR-V offered a power driver seat we probably would have gone with the Honda
For 2008, they do, along with dual climate control, the uplevel stereo w/o having to get NAVI, and a rearview camera with the NAVI. These are a few of the changes made for 2008
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/842/releases/4135
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CRV vs. Hyundai
by danprtr
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Sep 11, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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The CRV is a really nice car with great mileage (for it's size) a nice ride and Honda durability baked in.
We just bought a Santa Fe Limited while they were clearing out the '08's. We feel we paid 2 to 3 (000) less than the Honda and received many interior upgrades. Most important for my wife (primary driver) were the power drivers seat (I don't get that one but she constantly pointed it out), higher driving position (liked that about the old minivan), Good handling and tight turning radius (hated those about the old minivan), and larger size without feeling it when driving.
If the CRV and Santa Fe were the same price, it'd be a toss up for us and depend on whether we wanted to go bigger or smaller on size. However, the money we saved will buy a lot gas over the next few years and we don't feel we skimped to save a few bucks, quite the contrary.
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Re: CRV vs. Hyundai [danprtr]
by illinialuminco
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Dec 23, 2008 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: danprtr (Sep 11, 2008 1:51 pm)
Have owned an '07 CR-V EXL for just over 2 years -- previously owned an '03 Accord EXL V-6 model. Love the CR-V except for the tires. My wife's vehicle was an '02 Toyo Highlander Ltd -- great vehicle. Looked at the '08 Highlander and '08 SF and, for $9000 less bought the Santa Fe Ltd AWD -- we love it!! More for the money in the SF -- no doubt. However, Honda doesn't have to buy it's customers and, at present, Hyundai is having to do that and is making great progress. Once our economy gets back to normal, there will be a price differential between the CR-V and the SF -- if you are in the market for a Santa Fe, better take advantage of the Hyundai pricing in the near future. The unknown -- will the Hyundai provide the proven trouble free ownership experience I have had with Hondas for the past 30 years?
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