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Honda CR-V Likes and Dislikes

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#76 of 95 Re: fuel milage indicator [fnamowicz] by motoguy128

Jan 28, 2010 (8:29 am)

Replying to: fnamowicz (Jan 27, 2010 1:18 pm)
Yes. I find it handy to know how hard the engine is working relative to it's speed. On rolling hills, you can use it to help maximize your mileage.
 
It can also tell you if your going uphill, downhill, have a headwind or crosswind, and you can predict when it's about to unlock the torque converter for more power.
 
Hey, if nothing else, it's something to pass the time. Personally, I like it and woudln;t ind also having a gear indicator with a symbol as well to indicate if the torque converter in locked or unlocked.
 
I could see some seeing it as information overload.

#77 of 95 LOVED my CR-V by ckrol

Feb 02, 2010 (1:44 pm)

Just in case anyone is unsure of purchasing CR-V, just thought I'd tell you that I just traded my 2007 in, upgraded to Odyssey. I miss it already! I had to upgrade due to growing family.
 
I had the ex-l or whatever the fully-loaded version is. I consistently got great mileage, never a problem with the car. Handles beautifully on rural roads as well as highway. Great instrument panels and safety features.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I loved this car and miss it already. I love my new van but it's going to take some time to get used to the size!

#78 of 95 Re: LOVED my CR-V [ckrol] by tidester

Feb 02, 2010 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: ckrol (Feb 02, 2010 1:44 pm)
feel free to email me
 
Feel free to keep the discussion here so everyone will benefit. In fact, we'd very much prefer that.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#79 of 95 On the '07 EX (awd)--What I don't like. by suvsuv

Feb 02, 2010 (7:08 pm)

I absolutely HATE the wiper controls & the way the rear wiper operates. I'm not an idiot (really), and I still can't tell when the wipers are off. I am forever getting into the car in the morning (garaged) and the wipers start-up. If the wipers are on delay, the rear wiper will wipe when you back up. I don't want it to do that. It's very frustrating when a car thinks you know what it wants you to do and does it for you.
 
Yes, that's probably my biggest dislike...not the end of the world. The AWD system isn't the greatest--always pulling/vibrating while turning. All around, a good vehicle; even one I would recommend. It's comfortable, reliable, and a great value. My taste--I'm ready to trade-in and get something else.

#80 of 95 Swap 09 Accord LX-P for CR-V by dgreb

Feb 02, 2010 (9:45 pm)

Hi,
 
I purchased a Accord LX-P in Aug last year and we've decided that the CRV is more practical for us.
 
What are the chances of a dealer not taking us to the cleaners and offering a ridiculous trade-in and then making something from the CR-V?
 
The Accord has 5k miles on it. I'd even consider a straight swap for a 09 CRV LX/EX with the same mileage.
 
Thanks

#81 of 95 Re: Swap 09 Accord LX-P for CR-V [dgreb] by lzc

Feb 03, 2010 (9:21 am)

Replying to: dgreb (Feb 02, 2010 9:45 pm)
It's a fact of life, a 1-year-old car with 5k miles on it is worth considerably less than a new one. Still, car sales are slow these days even for Honda. And maybe your dealer has a surplus of CR-Vs and a shortage of low mileage Accords. Could be.
 
What about selling your car and then buying a slightly used CR-V?

#82 of 95 Re: fuel milage indicator [motoguy128] by blueiedgod

Feb 03, 2010 (11:09 am)

Replying to: motoguy128 (Jan 28, 2010 8:29 am)
Yes. I find it handy to know how hard the engine is working relative to it's speed. On rolling hills, you can use it to help maximize your mileage.
  
It can also tell you if your going uphill, downhill, have a headwind or crosswind, and you can predict when it's about to unlock the torque converter for more power.
  
Hey, if nothing else, it's something to pass the time. Personally, I like it and woudln;t ind also having a gear indicator with a symbol as well to indicate if the torque converter in locked or unlocked.
  
I could see some seeing it as information overload.
 
Sounds like you would benefit from driving manual. You would know exactly what gear it is in, and the rest of the feedback you are seeking

#83 of 95 Re: fuel milage indicator [blueiedgod] by motoguy128

Feb 12, 2010 (2:44 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Feb 03, 2010 11:09 am)
Sounds like you would benefit from driving manual. You would know exactly what gear it is in, and the rest of the feedback you are seeking
 
Been there done that, got the T-shirt.... 3 of my last 4 cars were manuals. It's a love/hate thing with both manuals and automatics. I think I would like a manual, if it's was a semi-auto clutch. Where you used the clutch in 1st gear, then used paddle shifters after that. Why? Well, where I live now, I have a 3 mile commute with 6 stop signs and 1 stop light. My last car was a 6 speed, so I could get into 4th gear at 30mph with 1 stretch 35mph so I use 5th gear... plus 2 turns, when I downshift. If I donwshift once for engine braking, and don't skip any gears when upsifting, if I get stopped at the light... that's 37 shifts in a 8-10 minute drive to work. It becomes more tedious than fun.
 
For comparison, when I used to go to the race track with my motorcycle. In a 1:30 lap on a 2 mile circuit, I would shift only 16 times. That was a LOT more fun. Especially with a 100HP, 400lb motorcycle that reved to 14k RPM.
 
Heck, my BMW mtorcycle with it's tall gearing, would only need to be shifted 16 times since I only use 1st and 2nd gears at those speeds. Plus it's a lot easier on a motorcycle, sicne you only need to squeeze one lever with your hand and toe up the shift lever with your foot, rather than lift your leg to push down a pedal. I never could heel toe in my car, but it's easy to blip the throttle on the motorcycle and brake at the same time.
 
Plus, most all manuals these days have shorter final drives and overdrive gears, so they rev a LOT more on the freeway than automatics. The Fit and Civic are good examples. There's almost a 1000RPM difference between the auto and manual verson of those cars at freeway speeds.
 
The benefits of the manual, soon failed ot outweigh the drawbacks. The final deciding factor, was that my wife didnt; want ot drive a manual. She can, and used ot own a miata when she lived in CA. But no longer desires to utilieze 3 pedals and use both hands to drive.

#84 of 95 New CR-V Owner Comments by quikglik1

Feb 14, 2010 (8:47 am)

Hi, I recently purchased a 2010 CR-V LX. I've owned many other non-luxury Japanese brands before and so far can't see that the Honda cars are as magical as some people and car reviewers make them out to be. I have issues with a few interior design items (small radio buttons, very small alarm blinking light, crazy folding rear seats etc.), but it's just a matter of convenience. Anyway, one feature that doesn't make sense to me is the rear seat headrests that apparently cannot be removed. They could be tilted forward, but how can you have non-removable headrests? I rarely have rear seat passengers, and would like to have them out of the way for better visibility. Actually, the small middle headrest is removable, but apparently not the two main ones. Am I missing something? Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the rear headrests? Also, the driver seat cushion seems to me to be titled too much back, meaning that it feels like you sit on a toilet. I personally prefer to sit horizontally (and high). LX doesn't have the seat cushion tilt adjustment. So in order to make the sitting position more horizontal, you have to lower the seat which, in turn, straightens out the seat cushion angle. I guess it's just my gripes.

#85 of 95 Re: New CR-V Owner Comments [quikglik1] by cinglemom

Feb 14, 2010 (10:16 am)

Replying to: quikglik1 (Feb 14, 2010 8:47 am)
I have a 2008 CRV LX and I've removed my rear headrest before. Press the button and pull out. I know I've heard that the front seat headrest should not come out but I've also seen, on youtube.com, that those come out too. When you have the passenger seat tilted all the way back, w/o the headrest...it makes for a ice lounge chair on long travel trips for people over 6ft.
As for the seat adjustment... I just put a pillow in back of my on my bad back days.

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