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Getting a new Outlander, CR-V or RAV4

121 messages,  Last post on Aug 26, 2009 at 8:49 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander

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#102 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [piast] by blueiedgod

Aug 20, 2009 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: piast (Aug 19, 2009 5:06 pm)
Otherwise, enjoy your girly over hyped, owerpriced and underpowered She-R-V.
 
Unless the Mitsubishi comes with a manual, it is no more manly than the She-RV. Either one is a eunic without the clutch.
 
I'll just keep my 05 He-RV with a clutch and run circles around V6 powered SheUV's.

#103 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [blueiedgod] by piast

Aug 20, 2009 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 20, 2009 12:10 pm)
"I'll just keep my 05 He-RV with a clutch and run circles around V6 powered SheUV's"
 
   With 160 Hp and 4.450 lbs of gross weight, you shouldn't have any problems. As long as they are parked.

#104 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [motoguy128] by chelentano

Aug 20, 2009 (11:31 pm)

Replying to: motoguy128 (Aug 19, 2009 11:11 am)
Outlander has no Chrysler parts: made in Japan. Honda cars on the other hand made in America using 59% American parts
http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2006/09/24/made_in_america_hard_to_tell- /

#105 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [piast] by blueiedgod

Aug 24, 2009 (10:05 am)

Replying to: piast (Aug 20, 2009 7:30 pm)
With 160 Hp and 4.450 lbs of gross weight, you shouldn't have any problems. As long as they are parked
 
0-60 in 8 seconds is pretty indicative of the vehicle's capabilities with just 4 cylinders.
 
Next...

#106 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [blueiedgod] by comem47

Aug 24, 2009 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 24, 2009 10:05 am)
The V6 Outlander tows 3500 lbs. Now what is the towing on the CRV?
How about the warranty differences?
 
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#107 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [blueiedgod] by piast

Aug 24, 2009 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 24, 2009 10:05 am)
I hope 8 sec is not your optimistic estimate only. Can you point to any official specs page we can verify it? The numbers I was able to find were in the 10-12 sec range. And that changes everything... Outlander V6 time is 8.1 sec, and Rav4 V6 - 7.1 sec
( from Edmunds and Motor Trend tests). How exactly you are going to run dose circles again?

#108 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [comem47] by piast

Aug 24, 2009 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: comem47 (Aug 24, 2009 2:21 pm)
“The base powertrain in the CRV is fine for normal family transportation. But as soon as you try to do things like tow, or fill it with four people and their cargo, or lower the back seats and load it with something heavy it's not up to the task”.
“I agree with Edmunds. The CR-V is a very well laid out vehicle, but the engine is just lacking. It's fine around town, but hit the highway and catching up to traffic is another thing entirely”.
“I do, getting on the highway where most cars do 65mph and trying to get up to speed is where the CR-V has problems. “
“And I've driven through hills and mountains in upstate NY with my CR-V, the grade-logic does nothing. You simply must be in D3 mode. You don't even have to tow anything to feel the lag, just load it up with 4 adults and their cargo. “
“0-60 in a leisurely 10 seconds is not adequate. And it gets worse when loaded up with people and cargo.”
 
You can read rest of the posts in this tread ” Honda loses yet another Edmunds comparo,” in one of the Honda entusiasts blogs, which name I can't mention here.

#109 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [comem47] by blueiedgod

Aug 25, 2009 (9:54 am)

Replying to: comem47 (Aug 24, 2009 2:21 pm)
The V6 Outlander tows 3500 lbs. Now what is the towing on the CRV?
How about the warranty differences?
 
And what do you suggest I tow?
 
Besides, if you are regularly towing something that is 3500 lbs, maybe you should be looking into a body on frame vehicle, not a unibody?
 
Hondas come with 5 years/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.
 
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#110 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [piast] by blueiedgod

Aug 25, 2009 (10:04 am)

Replying to: piast (Aug 24, 2009 4:08 pm)
I hope 8 sec is not your optimistic estimate only. Can you point to any official specs page we can verify it? The numbers I was able to find were in the 10-12 sec range. And that changes everything... Outlander V6 time is 8.1 sec, and Rav4 V6 - 7.1 sec
( from Edmunds and Motor Trend tests). How exactly you are going to run dose circles again?
 
I tested mine with G-tech device.
 
Here is the old review from Edmunds for the 2002 model.
 
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=48575/pageNumber=2
 
Next time I am in Chicago, I will show you exactly how I run circles around those vehicles...

#111 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [blueiedgod] by comem47

Aug 25, 2009 (11:34 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 25, 2009 9:54 am)
Hondas come with 5 years/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.
  
Next..
 
That's the bumper to bumper with roadside assistance on the Outlander. Powertrain is 10 yr/100K.
 
As for towing I regularly tow 1600 lbs effortlessly in winder. I have the ability to go to 3500. Most all the silimilar CUVs are 1000 lbs (Rav 4 is the same and Subaru is 2400). I'm Just referencing your original claim of running around the Outlander in circles with a CRV.. And I've gotten 27 mph on hwy (typical over 25). 20 is typical around town only driving. Did a rather nice job of hauling a 4X8 sheet of plywood and 8' 2X4's last week (with the tailgate down only 2 foot sticks beyond it.) That's what I call utility. Yes, my old Dakota and wife's Durango could haul more, but 15MPG on a good day. (I love parking the Outlander, tightest turning radius I've ever had).
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