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#65 of 74 Re: 2007 Honda CRV What don't you like? [blueiedgod] by bvf925 Mar 31, 2009 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Mar 31, 2009 8:48 am) Hello blueiedgod:   I love the manual transmission, don't you??!   Interesting about turning off the VSC - obviously I never thought of that! I'll have to try it out on a day where there's light snow just to get the feel of it.   Thanks for the tire suggestion. I've been thinking that's part of the problem - I replaced the stock tires relatively soon after getting the CR-V because they were practically bald after just 30,000 miles. The pair that's on there now only has about 29,000+ miles on them but they're not doing the job & they never have. I've read other posts about people putting 50lb bags of birdseed or dog food in the back over the rear tires because torque is great, but if you don't have traction, then it's just not going to help.   If you can survive a winter in Buffalo with the 2005 CR-V, then I guess i'm going to have to give it another chance and put some Yokohama's on it!   You may have just saved me $25,000 by not purchasing a new car! Too bad I have to wait until next winter to try these things out. Thank you so much!!! Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Apr 01, 2009 8:26 am) bvf925 (Apr 02, 2009 5:10 pm) blueiedgod (Apr 06, 2009 8:46 am)
#66 of 74 Re: 2007 Honda CRV What don't you like? [bvf925] by blueiedgod Apr 01, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: bvf925 (Mar 31, 2009 4:03 pm) Hey no problem. Glad I could help.   Next time you try the "VSC off" driving, you can see how easy it is to set the car drifting. Keep her in 1st, turn the wheel almost full lock, and give her gas. She will spin around the front wheels.   Have someone video tape and post it on youtube   Here is mine   Manuals are AWESOME. Anything else is a eunic. Replies to this message: bvf925 (Apr 02, 2009 5:10 pm) blueiedgod (Apr 06, 2009 8:46 am)
#67 of 74 Re: 2007 Honda CRV What don't you like? [blueiedgod] by bvf925 Apr 02, 2009 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 01, 2009 8:26 am) Looks like a blast! Now I kind of want winter to come back so I can try it! Glad to see those rear wheels really do work   I'm going tire shopping this week. Thanks again, blueiedgod! Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Apr 06, 2009 8:46 am)
#68 of 74 Re: 2007 Honda CRV What don't you like? [bvf925] by blueiedgod Apr 06, 2009 (8:46 am)
Replying to: bvf925 (Apr 02, 2009 5:10 pm) No problem.   We are expecting up to 8" of snow here tonight, so, come on up to Buffalo
#69 of 74 Re: 09 CRV EX-L [denver5357] by stevedebi Apr 08, 2009 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: denver5357 (Mar 28, 2009 6:48 am) "Wait - so your wife was driving with daytime running lights on, lights that are made to be on for daytime use, and she was stopped because she didn't have the full headlights on? I don't understand. Are daytime running lights not legal enough? "   I suspect she got stopped at night; the running lights don't activate the tail lights. Replies to this message: denver5357 (Apr 08, 2009 1:59 pm)
#70 of 74 Re: 09 CRV EX-L [stevedebi] by denver5357 Apr 08, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Apr 08, 2009 1:27 pm) Gotcha. She drove at night with running lights on, thinking they were headlights. Thanks.
#71 of 74 Quality is Lacking$$$ by noisydash Apr 22, 2009 (10:02 am)
Prospective buyers should be aware that Honda PR may be better than Honda products. My 03 CRV EX needed tires at 20,000 miles (Michelin replacements have lasted 47K and counting) (so thanks Honda for that rip), front struts went at 40K, rotors at 42K, AC compressor at 10K, and the sunvisor flopped limply at 65K ($100 replace). Not too impressive. Replies to this message: godeacs (Apr 25, 2009 6:28 pm) noisydash (Apr 27, 2009 7:26 am) noisydash (Apr 27, 2009 7:29 am)
#72 of 74 Re: Quality is Lacking$$$ [noisydash] by godeacs Apr 25, 2009 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: noisydash (Apr 22, 2009 10:02 am) Ah, but you seem to be the exception (sorry to hear about your problems) as CR and their readers (ie CR-V owners) consistently give it excellent ratings. W/O knowing your driving style, tires wearing out that fast are usually due do driver performance. Can't speak for the other problems but they can happen with any vehicle. Replies to this message: noisydash (Apr 27, 2009 7:26 am)
#73 of 74 Read Before Commenting Please by noisydash Apr 27, 2009 (7:26 am)
Replying to: godeacs (Apr 25, 2009 6:28 pm) Why oh why do people feel the need to be Honda apologists? My message stated that the replacement tires have lasted 47K miles (compared to 20K on OE 'Duelers'). The OE tires on 03's DID have horrible performance as reflected in CRV forums. I have an 03 Odyssey that has had not unusual wear or breakdowns (tires lasted 65K).
#74 of 74 Re: Quality is Lacking$$$ [noisydash] by noisydash Apr 27, 2009 (7:29 am)
Replying to: noisydash (Apr 22, 2009 10:02 am) I forgot to add that the motivation for my original post was that the CRV now has three failed door lock actuators. The unsympathetic dealer wants $600. See ya Honda!

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