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Re: Modificatoins [istadclark]
by wwest
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Jul 31, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: istadclark (Apr 16, 2006 8:00 am)
Yes, absolutely...
Just "wire" the wastegate fully open, and then mill the heads to get a compression ratio on the order of the 12:1 range appropreate to DFI, Direct Fuel Injection.
You will likely see an FE improvement for hwy use in the range of 30-50%
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [dash5]
by ppdalal
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Dec 20, 2008 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: dash5 (Nov 25, 2007 7:28 am)
Hi Jesster.
Thank you so much for the informative post.
I am considering the CRV bit i just feel it has too much of a minivan feel too it and also I am not too happy with the steering..i think its a little big for my taste.
But the Rav 4 is a slightly above the budget with all the bells and whistles.
I will go with the CRv:-)
Thank you once again.
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [ppdalal]
by fonefixer
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Dec 22, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: ppdalal (Dec 20, 2008 4:28 pm)
Bought '07 Cx-7 in October---2006....currently 37000 miles. No real problems since new, averaging about 20 mpg in town. Not unhappy with vehicle, would buy again. Does use premium fuel, could have less plastic in the interior.
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [fonefixer]
by aviboy97
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Dec 23, 2008 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Dec 22, 2008 10:30 am)
For 2010 we will see some changes for the CX-7. There will be 2 engine choices. The exact specs are not known, however, it is presumed that one will be the 2.5L and the 2.3L DISI Turbo might become a 2.5L DISI Turbo. I would expect some interior enhancements as well. Hopefully better quality plastic more on par with the Forester or CR-V.
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [dash5]
by dmele426
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Jan 07, 2009 (11:47 pm)
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Replying to: dash5 (Nov 25, 2007 7:28 am)
I own a 2007 CRV LX-AWD/ great car. Extremely reliable however boring to drive. I dare to say that the CRV is a Chick car and not a manly ride. The engine on the CRV is great on gas, I drive long island to nyc and I get about 21.5 on highway/ 19 on city driving. Inside the CRV, is great if you need room for a baby seat and groceries. The CRV engine hardly has any humf, afterall it is only 165HP.
I also own a 2008 CX-7 GT-AWD / awesome engine response, great braking system (better than Honda) This car aims to be a BMW from the inside and a wanna be Lexus rx330 from the outisde. Yes it is a bit noisey and perhaps not ergonomically well put as the CRV, trust me it is for sure a fun car to drive.
I drive a lot so highway I get about 19 MPG/ 15 MPG for city driving.
What can I say it is a hungry engine, love the turbo when it kicks in specially at highway speeeds.
Overall both cars are great on snow /rain, space and ergonomics thumbs up for HONDA
Engine, brake system and awesome sports looks thunbs up for MAZDA 
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [dmele426]
by blueiedgod
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Jan 08, 2009 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: dmele426 (Jan 07, 2009 11:47 pm)
Looks like both cars are chick cars: Niether has a clutch! 
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by residenteric
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Jan 08, 2009 (11:23 am)
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CRV is slightly cheaper than Rav4 but i really dislike the front end. I think Rav4 has more power too.
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [blueiedgod]
by wwest
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Jan 08, 2009 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jan 08, 2009 9:37 am)
I'm beginning to believe "chicks" do have more common sense and therefore are well deserving of "holding" 70% of the wealth.
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Re: RAV4 V6 vs. CX-7 [Sporin]
by maxrossi
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Jan 08, 2009 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: Sporin (Jan 09, 2006 1:30 pm)
My first experience with the RAV4 was test driving it in a V6. I was impressed with its power to the point where it had me questioning why would Toyota put this much power under the hood of a compact SUV. Considering the gas mileage is almost identical to the 4 cylinder, I thought perhaps it was not worth even test driving the 4 cyl. However after some thought and analysis, I noticed that the 6cyl. cost about 2000 dollars more than the 4cyl. and will also eat up brakes and tires much quicker than the 4 cyl. With that in mind I test drove the 4 cyl. engine. Although I have always gone for the bigger is better approach, this time around I was more careful. I noticed the 2.5 4 cylinder had plenty of torque and pep and was better suited for the RAV4 in everyday driving. So I bought one in the 4 cylinder. Now that I have been driving it for 2 weeks, I love it. It is quiet, smooth and has plenty of power on and off the highway. As a matter of fact, Toyota will put this 4cylinder in its bigger Highlander for late 2009. So considering the extra mile or 2, I get per gallon, coupled with the initial 2000 dollar savings on the smaller engine, the 4 cyl. is a great chioce. Hey, who knows where gas will go in the future. It was 5 bucks a gallon only 6 months ago and since then it has dropped over 100 dolllars a barrel to a 1.34 per gallon price. I think 2009 will be the year Americans start to focus more on saving then spending. After all that is what has got us in all this trouble to begin with. "out of control spending". Waste less, save more and you will come out ahead.
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Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [dmele426]
by almatti
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Jan 08, 2009 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: dmele426 (Jan 07, 2009 11:47 pm)
I have a CRV EX-L 2007 too. A Very, very good car for it's intended purpose - a CUV with AWD. My wife loves it. We're in the same gneral area that you are - Westchester Co, NY. I definetely agree with you, It's a "chick" car, even Honda's literature will tell you that. It was designed specifically for women with young children - easy access, a "cute" look to it, etc. I too liked the Mazda CX-7 , a lot. test drove it, didn't like the turbo lag and seeing the poor mileage results reported here and other sites. If it had the 3.0 Duratec V-6 , the one that was in the Mazda 6 (2005 that was totalled - not even a scratch with my son driving at UMASS - flipped over on Black Ice), I would have taken that in a nanosecond.
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