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#1 of 17 Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? by cubbieswin May 29, 2009 (7:46 am)
My girlfriend is buying a 2009 Honda CRV EX-L. I really like the car but I've wondered if this car is designed for women and would it be odd for a 6'2" man to own one?   I'm just curious how many men own a CRV. What's your take? Replies to this message: blueiedgod (May 29, 2009 8:35 am) denver5357 (May 29, 2009 1:19 pm) phisher (Jun 02, 2009 7:01 am) kcall2 (Jul 13, 2009 10:27 am) johnsc (Jul 13, 2009 3:58 pm)
#2 of 17 Re: Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? [cubbieswin] by blueiedgod May 29, 2009 (8:35 am)
Replying to: cubbieswin (May 29, 2009 7:46 am) I own a 2005 CR-V EX with manual. At 6' tall, I am pushing the limit of the seat travel (33-34 inseam). I think this may have been addressed with Gen 3 redesign. There is a ton of cargo room, headroom (even with the sunroof). And it goes to 60 in 8 seconds, which is not to shabby for an SUV, especially for a 4 cylinder one.   To me, any vehicle with automatic transmission is a woman's vehicle. There is just too much disconnect between the driver and vehicle when equipped with a slushbox, or faux manual. 3 pedals is what it is all about.   I am not saying that it is wrong for a man to drive automatic. It is not anymore wrong that a man wearing a dress and make up, which seems to be a common occurence, but it is not for me Replies to this message: denver5357 (May 29, 2009 1:19 pm)
#3 of 17 Re: Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? [blueiedgod] by denver5357 May 29, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (May 29, 2009 8:35 am) Ha. I knew who this post was from as soon as I read the second paragraph. Your disgust at AT's on these boards is well documented.   That aside, I have to say that 8 out of 10 CR-V's I see are driven by women. I like our 2009 CRV, and I have no issues as a man driving it, but women really seem to like it. I read somewhere that Honda's target demo for the CR-V were cool, hip moms and older, empty nesters.
#4 of 17 gender of CR-Vs by saabgirl May 29, 2009 (6:03 pm)
In 2005 my hubby was going to buy a pickup truck, but chose instead a CR-V, since it could haul everything he intended to haul, has awd and a tight turning radius. He says the only think he can't do in a CR-V that he could have done in a pickup is sit on the tailgate and have a beer, He's been congratulating himself for making a rational decision ever since.   Then in '08 our daughter bought the new, cuter version and looks exactly like the little blonde girl in the CR-V teevee ads. Her friends like it so much they ask her to drive when the crew goes gal-ivanting.   I'd say ignore the marketing ninnies and buy what best fits your intended use.
#5 of 17 It's a chick car by mjoppru May 29, 2009 (8:05 pm)
It looks good on you though.
#6 of 17 Re: Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? [cubbieswin] by phisher Jun 02, 2009 (7:01 am)
Replying to: cubbieswin (May 29, 2009 7:46 am) I drive and love my CRV. I am 6'4" 230 lb and I fit just fine. I love the fact that the CRV s fuel efficient compared to my old 4WD pickup. If you aren't confident enough in your own masculinity then buy something else, but a vehicle doesn't make a person. As far as a car is concerned all they need to do is get you from point A to Point B and bring what ever you might need with you. I have hauled plenty of 2X4's, 2X6' ect. Sheets of sheetrock and plywood, plumbing supplies and my tools in the CRV without a problem. Just make sure she doesn't get a pink one. (Yea I know that color isn't offered.)
#7 of 17 Re: Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? [cubbieswin] by kcall2 Jul 13, 2009 (10:27 am)
Replying to: cubbieswin (May 29, 2009 7:46 am) Interesting question.   I'm 5ft10in, 195 pounds of solid muscle (snigger) and just purchased an EX-L. Had considered a pickup to replace my aging F150, but settled on the Honda.   Odd for a man to drive? I don't think so. Just don't make fun of me, cuz I may hit you with my "man bag".
#8 of 17 Re: Is the Honda CRV a woman's vechicle? [cubbieswin] by johnsc Jul 13, 2009 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: cubbieswin (May 29, 2009 7:46 am) I'm 6'3'' and have much more room than I did in a Chevy 3500 passenger van. I can fit comfortably in all 4 seats. Great mpg. Solid, handles great. I just think women don't need a huge suv or truck that drives like crap just so you can haul a huge boat down to the ramp a few times a year. If you aren't working in construciton you probably don't need much more power and all that extra weight.
#9 of 17 Automatic from now on by sr146260211 Jul 19, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Drove a stick for many a year in LA traffic, got real tired of it, and now only drive a Automatic now and enjoying the drive so much better. Like the CR-V as well, and tired of those that think real men only drive a stick. Good grief, get a life would you people.
#10 of 17 Auto OK by motoguy128 Aug 12, 2009 (12:47 pm)
Just get a black one with black interior and you'll be OK. I'm looking at a CR-V now for my primary vehcile...wife loves her Altima, and the Murano is too pricey... and well... I have my own opinion about boys with big toys that feel a need to drive big SUV or pick-ups.   As for an automatic. On my last car I HAD TO HAVE a manual. After 3 years, I'm tired of it. It was my 3rd car with a manual, and I enjoy it soemtimes, and it's great for trailer towing but I have a 3 mile commute with 7 stop signs and 2 stop lights. It gets a little tedious constantly shifting... and in the snow it get pretty tiring trying to fight wheel spin. And then at freeway speeds, most all automatics these days cruise much quieter and more comfortably.   Nothing wrong with an automatic or a manual. Each have their advantages and disadvantages. But don;t try and tell someone they are better or worse for having one r the other.   On my motorcycle however, I would never want a automatic. But it's a lot less work shifting a motorcycle manually... my current motorycle has wider spaced gearing than my car, so I shift it a lot less.   Oh and "real" men, want a motorcyle with actual performance (something that can stop & turn too)...not just all show and no go. So while I do think cruisers are pretty...stop revving the stupid things and making tons of noise...it looks silly because they are accelerating so slowly. But I will wave as a zip by quietly on my BMW touring bike. Same thing with bif pick-ups with V8's. Yes it makes 200+HP and lots of torque...bu it's carrying 4000+ lbs... so no, it's not really that fast...just loud.

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