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2007 Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback

13 messages,  Last post on Jan 21, 2008 at 2:26 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback, SUV

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#11 of 13 Re: 2007 CRV EXL vs Outback Limited [misha1641] by hughesaustin

Jan 21, 2008 (11:37 am)

Replying to: misha1641 (Jul 28, 2007 7:10 am)
i own an 05 CRV EX and bought it to replace an 01 Outback i bought used. due to the 4-year age discrepancy, it's not fair for me to compare them directly, and neither is the same as the 07 models you are looking at, but they are progressive changes not total redesigns. overall the honda seems better designed- better fit and finish, better use of interior space, etc. i did like the lower center of gravity on the subie but the CRV is more fun to drive- shifts smoother (manual), more responsive engine. I moved to honda b/c the subie had a design defect that caused a leaky head gasket at around 60K- i had brought it in a year before to have "coolant conditioner" (i.e., stopleak) added by the dealer and didn't know i had a problem until i noticed a slow coolant leak a year later. they offered an extended engine warranty (to 100K) on the head gasket but i was annoyed that subaru was slow to acknowledge the problem and offered no permanent solution. i do a lot of long-distance driving in the summer and didn't want to deal with a blown head gasket in the middle of nowhere, so i replaced it with the CRV and am generally happy with the choice. Mind you, the CRV has a few design flaws of its own (rear diff fluid needs changing about every 25K miles, not every 90K as the manual says; second gear feathers against reverse gear when turning left in second gear) but overall i've been happy with the CRV.

#12 of 13 Re: 2007 CRV EXL vs Outback Limited [hughesaustin] by blueiedgod

Jan 21, 2008 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: hughesaustin (Jan 21, 2008 11:37 am)
second gear feathers against reverse gear when turning left in second gear)
 
There is actually a spacer in the CR-V Manual for the 6th gear. All you wil need are the parts ($300) from Civic Si or Acura TSX to add 6th gear. The "R" position becomes "6" and the "R" is "floating" next to the current "5".

#13 of 13 Re: 2007 CRV EXL vs Outback Limited [jcorelitz] by blueiedgod

Jan 21, 2008 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: jcorelitz (Sep 28, 2007 4:09 pm)
heated seats & mirrors as opposed to a 6-disc and moonroof on the cr-v.

 
I have an 05 EX and I added heated mirrors myself. The parts are readily available from the SE, and I used the switch from the Pilot, as opposed to wiring the heated mirrors with the rear defroster, as Honda does on the SE.

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