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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kmauss] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 20, 2008 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm)

I don't have a new CR-V, but I just took 2 adults and two teenagers on vacation for a week... and, of course... all of the assorted luggage.. No issues... 1400 mile round trip.
 
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
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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kyfdx] by thegraduate
Aug 20, 2008 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 20, 2008 6:22 pm)

Nobody will confuse the CR-V with a fast vehicle, but it is certainly adequate for the majority of sane drivers. I've driven one, with two passengers, and punched it (it was a test drive). It tends to open up in the higher RPM ranges (above 3,500 on the tachometer). It'll feel very different from your Impala (the Chevy will have more low-end power but runs out of steam by the time the CR-V is just starting to really pull).
 
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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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kmauss] by cqx
Aug 21, 2008 (2:57 am)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm)

My last four cars have been Hondas. My spouse formerly drove Dodge pickups and now he is in a Ridgeline. Maintenance costs have been almost nil. Reliability became my big issue when I was single. I love the fuel economy too.
 
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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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [thegraduate] by ykckby
Aug 21, 2008 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 20, 2008 8:20 pm)

Coming off a Murano lease I just spent considerable time comparing the CRV, RAV4(V6) and Rogue. I wanted to downsize a bit but admittedly wanted as "cushy" as possible. (I show dogs, space is important but if I didn't need an SUV i would definitely have a sedan). I looked briefly at comparable american cars but didn't feel the long term value was there at all.
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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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [ykckby] by kmauss
Aug 21, 2008 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: ykckby (Aug 21, 2008 4:00 am)

Thank you all very much for your long and informative posts. I'm nowhere near the trading point, as my lease is not up for quite awhile, but too often I've been caught needing a vehicle and not having done my research and I am determined it's not gonna happen this time! By the way, I actually wouldn't be towing anything -- I was just using that as a comparison. I think I will look at the Rogue too. I'm planning to make it a point to look at pretty much everything that's in the size range / type I'm looking for.
Karen
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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kmauss] by thegraduate
Aug 21, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 21, 2008 4:11 am)

You're also in the van boards, right?
 
Good for you for considering ALL options!
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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [thegraduate] by kmauss
Aug 21, 2008 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 21, 2008 6:58 am)

Yep, that's me. Truth to tell, I'm an incorrigable car shopper, lol! 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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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kmauss] by blueiedgod
Aug 25, 2008 (5:01 am)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm)

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.
 
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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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [kmauss] by wstevec
Aug 25, 2008 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 20, 2008 3:25 pm)

I have the exact same concern about the CR-V's power as well. I do a lot of Interstate highway driving and sometimes I need extra power to get on or get out of the way on some trucker coming up on my rear out of no where. As a result, I am going to be looking into the refreshed 2009 RAV4 Sport with a V6, 269hp which gets the same 26 mpg on the highway which the cylinder, 166 hp CR-V gets. The RAV 4 Sport get rid of that hideous spare off the back of the car which not only looks much better, but make it much easier to open. Toyota has a also freshened up the rest of RAV 4 as well, on the front end and moving the antenna from the front fender to roof.
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Re: CRV Under consideration for next vehicle - pros? cons? [wstevec] by thegraduate
Aug 25, 2008 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: wstevec (Aug 25, 2008 6:43 am)

You'll also pay a LOT more for tires when you have to replace the run-flats that come with that Sport Appearance Package (you must get this package to get no spare tire hanging, and to get the run-flats; they go hand-in-hand).

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