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Replying to: tidwellranch (Dec 22, 2007 10:51 am) Added the fog lights which really kind of "finish off" the front exterior look not to mention the added functionality. The only dislike: the driver right side and the passenger's left flip down armrests. They are 6 to 8 inches too short. |
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Replying to: tidwellranch (Dec 22, 2007 10:51 am) Likes: secure feeling while driving .Safety was the most important thing to me bec I had stopped driving long distance or in bad weather. Now, I've already taken my first road trip (3 hrs each way) with rain on the way home and I felt safe.Tires feel "stuck" to road.Very responsive handling;dashboard controls easy to see; I happen to like driver's seat but it is firm;love the ease with which hatch opens and closes (I am short) (however if it has rained make sure you stand well under the hatch or you will get wet when it opens) Dislikes:(are you ready?) The thing I dislike the most is how the back seats fold. First you must pull straight up on a ring which requires some effort(not strength but positioning) and then you need to use small pull straps which are awkwardly located in the middle of the seat . And THEN..once the seats are folded,you have to hook them to the back of the front seat and I HATE how hard it is to do. I have arthritis and trying to get the thing to snap into place had led to much cursing. So the seats stay folded unless I have passengers. (and better learn how to find and hook up seatbelts for rear passengers or your trip will be delayed. Thank goodness for a smart nephew or we never would have made our dinner reservations on time) Now I just have to figure out how to unhook them There is not enough storage space/cubby holes;side view mirrors have no defrosters like my 10 year old car did and windows can't be cleared of rain by putting them down then up again.;decreased rear visibilty esp w passengers in back; I take headrest off the driver's side seat in the back when no one in car; outside air vent is always on and noisy if not adjusted;no light w vanity mirror altho there is a light you can turn on to the right. Only light that comes on w door opening is light on ceiling;not light between visors. Arm rest is short but ok for me but hard to reach for to fold down while driving. My dogs ride in crates in the cargo area but a small dog loose in back seat area can easily come up between the front seats.Back seat is kind of shallow for a big dog. Also, unless back seats are folded, it may be hard to swing open the door of a dog crate bec of weird shape of cargo area. Tires are a little noisy but acceptable (this is not a luxury car after all).It is a little hard to adjust the temp controls;always tends to be a little too warm. OH..and altho I have only had the car three weeks,the check tire pressure light is on and the tires are fine so I already have to go into the dealer. I don't know what it is with this car. I just don't love it yet.I don't recall taking this long to "feel at one" with a car and this is my 5th car in 35 years. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy the car,but had I had more time to shop,the backseats would have been a deal breaker if I had found a comparably safe and comfortable car. Good luck! |
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Replying to: aslguy (Dec 15, 2007 7:34 pm) I know that on every car there are little quirks and I have to admit when I took the test drive I loved the car and sort of didn't want to find reasons to dislike it. I had to buy a car that day..Also, I didn't read the manual till after I bought the car. The salesman showed me how to fold the seats during the test drive but never mention or explained how the seats need to be attached.I also was originally going to buy a used car and only toward the end of deciding what to do did I opt to buy a new car. |
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Replying to: felixkgw (Aug 13, 2007 12:49 pm) I don't like that there is no outside/inside temp, how much could that have cost them to add? Why no RDS on the radio? I haven't played with the seats in the back. My 2 german shepherds are not going in there for a while. One will be crated and one will have a dog pad to lay on. I like the folding cup holder & cup holders in the back. (remember my last car was a 97 rav4), The rear seats move up for more cargo space. I like the console. The MPG gauge, the 2 odometers and stuff. The stereo is nice and no complaints with only 4 speakers. I do find I have to reach for the radio, but I think that will just take time to adjust. I do use the back alot and just use the unlock on the key to open it, hasn't been a pain or bother thus far. I tend to keep my keys with me at all times, just in case. I like the look better than the box look of the 06. It's more powerful than what I'm used to so I can't complain there either. Driving up the hills of Oakland to visit the folksi s a breeze where before I had to use over drive and 2nd gear. If I had the money I would have bought the EX, but alas, I didn't and I'm ok with what I have, no regrets. I plan on keeping this longer than the Rav4.
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Replying to: cc150 (Jan 02, 2008 1:54 am) It's really 3 odometers trip A, trip B and the normal. For me one trip odometer is sufficient. The gas gauge is very hard to see during average sunny days you almost have to go under a bridge or pull over. Living in the midwest It would be nice if there was a low washer indicator and a bigger reservoir instead of some other useless jumping bar graphs. |
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Oct 22, 2007 7:07 am) They CR-V has those thin little uncomfortable flip down armrests, a lot of road noise and no bluetooth. The RAV4 has a 4-speed auto and rear door that opens the wrong way for the US. Rogue doesn't have bluetooth unless you get AWD. Cars like the Matrix get pretty poor gas mileage for how small they are. I'd like significantly better fuel economy in something that small. The bluetooth is the easiest to fix aftermarket, but you can't change the RAV-4 door or the CR-V armrests. It was a stupid decision to not have a center console with padded armrest and storage. I'm not sure your pillow solution would work for long. The pillow may get in the way and/or be too low to rest your elbow comfortably. I'd like to see pics. |
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Replying to: felixkgw (Aug 13, 2007 12:49 pm) Likes: Leather is a nice upgrade bringing the interior to a near luxury class compared to cloth. I have received compliments from discriminating riders who hop in and comment on how nice the interior is. The are surprised that it's a Honda. MPG is good for a vehicle in this class. 22 around town/ up to 30 for long haul. Heats up fast in the winter. AWD has proven very useful and effective in current semi harsh Michigan winter. Took it north for deer hunting and it handled well on all of the two tracks, hay and corn fields. We've had 1 snow storm per week and I look forward to going out and being the first on the road!! The rear seat was wide enough for for a rifle and bow case to lay flat on rear seat. The rear cargo area carried all luggage, two large cooler, sleeping bags, food, and other supplies. I was thinking I would need cargo carrier to manage the load. I was planning a tow hitch for one of those racks and do not see the need. Stereo kicks. Auxiliary input for IPOD and Cellphone MP3 Player works great. Cheap maintenance. Paid 29.00 in the first year for oil change and tire rotation + inspection. The side profile is attractive. My other car is a 2007 Suburban. The wife and 3 kids can fit and ride comfortably in the CR-V for most around town stuff. Dislikes: The rear and front profiles (appearance) weaken the look of the vehicle. As I see more of them on the road, I am getting more used to it. Far better looking than some of the other small utes. Floor mats disintegrated in 5 months Accelerations is fine, but not great. (I should not have driven the V6 Rav4.) The rear lift gate is awkward, but creates a big opening. I would rather a US curb side swinging door like the old model. I park in a garage and toss cargo in the rear since the tight space in the garage does not allow me to open the rear driver side door very easily. Opening the rear door to quickly toss backpack, gym bag, etc... in is getting old. In summary, I paid invoice for the car so I cannot complain. I wanted either the CR-V or the V6 Rav4. I liked the Rav4 for the power, ride, rear door and it's tougher look. I didn't like the spare tire on the outside. The Rav4 was about 4 grand more and I feel good about my decision. I started with the BMX X3 but the price, premium gas and maintenance cost were out of this world...but it did have the nicest "look". I plan to keep the CrV until my daughter goes to high school in 6 more years so and then I'll get a hydrgen powered whatever that drives itself (and has an iphone interface).
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Replying to: finbar_ohara (Feb 27, 2008 12:36 pm) Work didn't want it, so I jumped at the chance to buy it, in hind-sight, I'm glad I did. Sure, it has 274,000 km's on the clock, but being a company vehicle, it was serviced every 3 months, without fail. This is probably the most fuel-efficient vehicle I have ever owned, I don't seem to be filling this vehicle up as often as I was with the last vehicle I owned before it and with the price that fuel is over here, that is a real bonus. Down-side: This has caught me out at least twice since I've been driving it, it's another thing that I have learned to live with. Upside: Cheers, Mike T.
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Replying to: trumpynz (Sep 16, 2008 12:24 am) This has caught me out at least twice since I've been driving it, it's another thing that I have learned to live with. You can't turn the electric seat heaters off during the summer! You must not be in the US or you have aftermarket Alarm and seat warmers. USDM CR-V did not have either of those standard from factory. The factory heated seats on the Canadian, and 2005-2006 USDM CR-V's do have an on/off switch on the dashboard, by the steering wheel.
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Replying to: felixkgw (Aug 13, 2007 12:49 pm) The wipers are bad in so many ways: The controls are the worst I've ever encountered. You can't tell when they're off...The rear wiper always operates (in reverse) if the wipers are activated; even on delay and even when the rear is switched "off". I hate that. ...They have been awful in the winter--the passenger side wiper never heats-up; it's useless. The tires, like with most of these cars, are ineffective for winter driving. The manufacturers always stick us with soft tires/light tread. (EX/AWD) I would have bought a Sante Fe to get what I really wanted (incl. a 6 instead of a 4), just couldn't deal at all with the dealer. This vehicle is good quality, but overpriced. I'm heading toward a Subaru or Nissan next time out. |
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