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Hi there, I have a broad list of vehicles I'm considering when the lease on my Impala runs out. Basically I need a practical, inexpensive, not too huge, decent to drive vehicle that will haul "stuff." And a really big consideration is that I don't want big maintenance costs. All of this puts the CRV high up on my consideration list. They're a good size, laid out well, not too expensive even with decent options. I briefly test drove a CRV and really liked it, but my biggest issue is that it only comes in 4 cylinder. I may be wrong about this, but it seems like if you put anything much heavier than groceries in them they'd be helpless. I have had two 4 cylinder cars in my life and you could step on the gas and read a Russian novel before you felt any kind of response. This vehicle seemed a lot peppier, but it was just two people on a brief little test circuit, no big hills, obviously not carrying any significant weight. Of course the dealer was very enthusiastically telling me that I was quite mistaken and the little critter would all but tow a yacht. I suspect reality is probably somewhere in the middle. Also, I have always owned American cars, and have had pretty decent luck with them, but I'm not opposed to switching for the right thing. I know Hondas are supposed to be such wonderful trouble free vehicles, but is that really true, or was that true 15 years ago but no longer? I've heard it both ways. Would appreciate input from those who have had them awhile. Many thanks!  Karen |
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm) This is with an '02 CR-V that has basically the same engine, though with slightly less horsepower, and a 4-speed automatic vs. the new model's 5-speed automatic.. Unless you live in the Rockies, I doubt you'll have any problems with the 4-cylinder.. It can carry just about all it can hold... I have no towing experience, however.. just my $0.02 kyfdx visiting host
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 20, 2008 6:22 pm) That being said, look at the Nissan Rogue. I liked this vehicle more than the CR-V, and I'm a two-Honda owner.
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm) I had a '92 Civic hatchback, a '98 CRV, an '04 Pilot, and now an '08 CRV. I drive sanely. I had more power than I needed in the Pilot; hated to trade so quickly this time but CRV is a better size for me. Love not filling up as often. Back end is designed nicely, still much room for hauling stuff. My 5-speed Civic Si was indeed peppier but it's apples and oranges.... CRV is a great car, good compromise for size and such. I'm extremely happy to have downsized. Good luck! |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 20, 2008 8:20 pm) I purchased my CRV last night after driving all 3 and talking to others who owned each. I found the CRV has plenty of pep but it is fairly irrelevant to me whether my car when floored makes it to 60mph in 7.8 seconds or 10.3 seconds. The ride of the CRV is far softer in my opinion. I didn't care for the RAV4's ride...a bit harsher...or iits nterior as much as the other two. I liked the Rogue alot but there are two design issues I believe. First is cargo space which is about 40% less than the other two - for me that was the breaker. It also has a limited rear view which for some could be annoying. But it has much more immediate pep and is fun to drive. I don't think you would go wrong with a CRV and the 08's are priced very attractively and competitively now. Coming off an american car, you may find it to be alot closer to the ride than either of the others. And, one can't take issue with Honda's reputation. Good luck and let us know.
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Replying to: ykckby (Aug 21, 2008 4:00 am) Karen
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 21, 2008 4:11 am) Good for you for considering ALL options!
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 21, 2008 6:58 am)  seem to no more settle on a vehicle, than I'm out starting to look around again. My sister finds it utterly baffling; I have trouble convincing her that she needs to look more than one afternoon. Also, 8 years ago I went absolutey ga-ga over a vehicle I absolutely couldn't afford and against all sanity and reason bought it anyway, and it was almost my financial ruin.  Sooo, long story short (too late) I'm making SURE I take my good old time and consider all options. Karen |
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm) A CR-V with a manual will run 0-60 in 8 seconds, which is faster than Ford Escape with a V6, and many other SUV's with bigger engines. I don't drive auto, so can't comment on that. Also, I have always owned American cars, and have had pretty decent luck with them, but I'm not opposed to switching for the right thing. I know Hondas are supposed to be such wonderful trouble free vehicles, but is that really true, or was that true 15 years ago but no longer? I've heard it both ways. Chances are the CR-V you drove was more American than the Impala you are diving now. CR-V may have a foregn brand on it, but it is built in the US from US supplied parts, by US workers earning US wages. There are more foregn cars built in the US than "Domestics". Most "Domestics" are now coming from Canada or Mexico. |
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