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#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.
#14 of 108 Re: 2008 EX-L [kevman3] by ocotillo10 May 27, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: kevman3 (May 09, 2008 5:38 am) I have 9,600 miles on my 2008 CRV and the oil life is just now at 20%. The owner's manual states not to change the oil until signaled to do so at 0 - 5% or once per year whichever comes first, but the dealer says not to wait that long, change it every 5,000 miles. I don't know who to believe. I'm not used to going 10,000 on an oil change.   Anyone else have any experience with that? Replies to this message: lzc (May 27, 2008 7:26 pm)
#15 of 108 Re: 2008 EX-L [ocotillo10] by lzc May 27, 2008 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: ocotillo10 (May 27, 2008 4:40 pm) Yes, freeway miles are kinder to oil than city driving. I've heard of people claiming 14K miles. I think my '07 CR-V suggests changing at 15% remaining oil life, or once a year.
#16 of 108 Re: Navigation System on New CR-V [queenie7] by rnlsb May 27, 2008 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: queenie7 (May 08, 2008 6:30 am) I have been very disappointed with the Navigation system. It couldn't find a local Fed Ex or UPS store. It couldn't find the Radio Shack in my area either. These are places that I can easily find on my old Magellan. The Nav System was one of the main reasons I bought this instead of the Vue. It has taken me in circles and doesn't have newer freeway exits. Any idea if a new DVD to update the maps is coming out?
#17 of 108 Floormats are a concern ! by crvexl2008 May 30, 2008 (9:22 pm)
Had the CR-V for 1 month appr. 1000 miles the drivers side floormat could be a concern already as some in the 2007 forums have noted, lots of shedding in the drivers side carpet will watch closely to see if its excess or actual deterioration of the floor mats, which would be warranted ? MPG so far averaging 23.7 mixed so far! I was checking stats and this CR-V and the Accord share the exact same engine except the Accord is torqued for almost 25 additional horses and gets a higher MPG . ...keep us informed of the floormat issue fellow forum users!
#18 of 108 Floor Mats by kevman3 Jun 03, 2008 (9:35 am)
I love my 2008 EX-L with 4K miles on it, but the floor mats really are poor quality. Thet are shedding, and have large indentations in them already from my foot. Are the mats under warranty? Will Honda replace them?
#19 of 108 Re: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L Likes & Dislikes [crvexl2008] by cinglemom Jun 08, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: crvexl2008 (Apr 30, 2008 10:19 pm) I am a new owner of a Honda CRV LX 2WD - I've had it for one day and I'm loving it. I traded in my 2007 Dodge Caliber. Boy, I'm glad I did. It's plain and could use some additional perks..but comparing it to the Caliber... It's a dream car.

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