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#4 of 108 Navigation System on New CR-V by queenie7 May 08, 2008 (6:30 am)
Just purchased 08 Honda CR-V w/Navigation and love it. However, I am very disappointed that the navigation system has not been updated. Does anyone know when an update is coming out? Replies to this message: rnlsb (May 27, 2008 7:45 pm)
#5 of 108 2008 EX-L by kevman3 May 09, 2008 (5:38 am)
My 2008 EX-L has 2100 miles on it. Paid invoice. Getting 26MPG, 80% highway, around 70 mph. Very happy with that. May even get better. Oil life still at 90%, I am amazed at that too. Should drop to 80% any day now. Would have liked 3rd row seat option, even if they were just for kids. Love how wide the back doors open. Very happy with my purchase, drive 100 miles round trip to work from NJ to Manhattan by day, cart the kids around in it by night. Replies to this message: ocotillo10 (May 27, 2008 4:40 pm) lzc (May 27, 2008 7:26 pm)
#6 of 108 2008 cr-v by crvexl2008 May 11, 2008 (11:10 pm)
Have not tested the "pull to the right at highway speeds" yet, but have noticed some of the concerns of other 2007 cr-v owners have noted which will likely affect the 2008 model owners. The carpeted floor mats are looking like they might wear out quickly, and the driver door pillar is getting scuffed with the drivers side belt buckle. Everything else is A-OK so far ! I just wish they would have put the black or grey leather option on the "Green Tea Metallic" or the Glacier Blue Metallic" color models. I settled for "Whistler silver Metallic" w/ the Black Leather interior, the Whister Silver appears like a very light Blue metallic. Great SUV ...just the right size, great fuel economy, great price, beat resale in class, and that legendary Honda quality ! Replies to this message: nowakj66 (May 19, 2008 11:07 am)
#7 of 108 2008 CR-V EX-L wNAV by itsmecissy May 12, 2008 (1:54 pm)
Have owned for 2 months today. Always owned Toyotas previously, so this is my very first Honda. I love my CR-V and chose it over the RAV-4 because of the CR-V's standard features. I held out for the Tea Green Metallic color and the only options I've added are fog lights and the hood deflector. Purchased really good floor mats at Walmart (of all places). My only complaint is that it -unbelievably-doesn't have Bluetooth!   Other than that, I love it! Replies to this message: tobyb (May 24, 2008 5:29 am)
#8 of 108 Green Tea Metallic - black leather request by nowakj66 May 19, 2008 (11:07 am)
Replying to: crvexl2008 (May 11, 2008 11:10 pm) I also wish the Green Tea Metallic came with black leather instead of tan.
#9 of 108 Re: 2008 CR-V EX-L wNAV [itsmecissy] by tobyb May 24, 2008 (5:29 am)
Replying to: itsmecissy (May 12, 2008 1:54 pm) I noticed that you found car mats at Walmart for your CR-V. May I ask which ones you purchased (the brand)? I can't seem to find any that fit really well, and I really don't want to spend $140 to purchase the ones from Honda. Thanks!
#10 of 108 Advice needed re: DVD rear entertainment by cqx May 25, 2008 (9:23 am)
I'm a previous Honda CR-V owner, current Pilot owner, looking to downsize. I hate to give up my rear DVD entertainment system -- not available on 2008 CR-V. Can anyone advise me -- are there any decent aftermarket DVD systems that suit the CR-V well? Pros/cons? Am considering 2008 EX-L.... If it came with DVD available I would have bought one months ago. Thanks for any and all input.... Replies to this message: tdiidman (May 25, 2008 3:02 pm)
#11 of 108 Re: Advice needed re: DVD rear entertainment [cqx] by tdiidman May 25, 2008 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: cqx (May 25, 2008 9:23 am) I saw one on a CR-V at our local dealership in which there was a DVD screen located in each front seat headrest; in one of the units, there was the slot for the DVD. I can't recall the company, though, that made the product- but it exists. Might try an internet search or check with your local Honda dealer or aftermarket auto goodies dealer.
#12 of 108 New CR-V EX-L w/ Navigation by kevinaom May 26, 2008 (3:29 am)
I recently purchased a blue 2008 CRV EX-L w/ Navigation from Lake Michigan Honda in Benton Harbor, MI. I have about 700 miles on it right now and have driven to Chicago and back. Overall, I rate this car very high with some really annoying little things that I think Honda could have fixed with little to no cost or effort.   So, the good things: Nice interior. I think overall good fit and finish and the "cockpit" has everything readily accesible. I like having the "clean" look of factory installed XM/Navi (Performance of this will be in the negatives). I came from a car with a bunch of wires due to aftermarket installation. This is nice. IPOD connection is nice. Drives well. Like a lot of new cars, everything is "tight" and handles well. Great space. 5 can fit comfortably and you can still put suitcases etc. in the back. I love the backup camera. Probably will never be without one again. Very good gas mileage.   Now the things which could be improved: Road Noise is too much for this type of car. I have a feeling it is the tires and when I posted that in other places, a lot of people agreed with me. The Navigation system is horrible. Knowing what I know now, I WOULD NEVER BUY the Navigation system Honda sells. Pure junk. Maps are not updated, too many "unverified areas" etc. Why can't it be at least as good as the ones that cost a measly $300 in Best Buy since I am paying about $1,000 for this one? I will never understand that. The "PC-Card" for the audio is hit or miss as to what to do. Many boards have people buying exactly what Honda recommends and they cannot get it to work. I am trying a "hit or miss" approach. Try getting a PC card? They are almost always not available anywhere so is this just old technology? Why not just put a slot for a SD card?   Ok, Overall, I would rate this a 7.5 to 8 out of 10. I like the car, not sure if I could have done better with a RAV-4 or VUE but I am not in love with the car. Would not cause me to buy a CR-V "sight unseen" for my next car. Honda had a big opportunity to get a life long "brand" buyer and they blew it. Replies to this message: blackexv6 (May 26, 2008 8:09 am)
#13 of 108 Re: New CR-V EX-L w/ Navigation [kevinaom] by blackexv6 May 26, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: kevinaom (May 26, 2008 3:29 am) Road Noise is too much for this type of car. I have a feeling it is the tires and when I posted that in other places, a lot of people agreed with me.   It's not the tires...the car lacks proper sound insulation like the whole Honda lineup.   If you like the car, have a car stereo specialist install dynamat on your floor under the carpet, in the door panels, & can try the fenderwells.   Make sure they are reputable & not a big box store that may hire people just there for the paycheck.   I am soundproofing my '08 Accord shorlty (when I have a spare minute) because the car is otherwise great. It's embarassing when you can't hear people on your cell phone because of the horrid road noise.

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